No, you can view all contract documentation on our website. To make a purchase, contact your local supplier directly.
Getting started
After you’ve registered, browse our contracts. Once you’ve selected a supplier you’d like to use, contact them for a quote and finalize the sale using your Sourcewell account number.
Find your agency online, then click your agency’s name. Your account number will display on the top right of the page. If your agency has not registered with Sourcewell, you will need to complete our online registration to establish an account.
Yes, if you’re new to Sourcewell, our Government Accounts team can set up a training to show you how to navigate our website and resources. If you are an employee of a participating agency, please reach out to your Government Accounts contact. If not, please call 877-585-9706 or email service@sourcewell-mn.gov.
Sourcewell and cooperative purchasing
Yes, Sourcewell is a service cooperative and local government unit, public corporation and public agency pursuant to the Minnesota Constitution and enabling law Minn. Stat. § 123A.21.
Sourcewell is governed by an eight-member board of directors made up of local elected officials including county commissioners, city council members, mayors, and school board members from our five-county service area.
According to the American Bar Association, cooperative purchasing is procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, one or more government units for use by other government units. In other words, buyers and sellers capture efficiency and cost savings by connecting through purchasing cooperatives.
Sourcewell conducts solicitations on behalf of all eligible government agencies, resulting in highly competitive contracts and pricing discounts. This allows cities and other units of government to maximize taxpayer money by saving time, reducing costs, and gaining access to best-value products and services. Learn more about how cooperative purchasing works.
Sourcewell is authorized to establish cooperative purchasing contracts on behalf of itself and participating agencies. Whether your agency can use cooperative contracts depends on your state and local regulations. We offer a state-by-state breakdown to guide you. If you are making a purchase using federal funds, additional regulations may apply.
Ultimately, it’s your agency’s responsibility to ensure compliance. Our Government Accounts team is here to answer your questions about processes, documentation, and more are met as you explore using Sourcewell to make purchases for your agency.
Participation is free and available to all governmental, tribal, educational (K-12 or higher education), and nonprofit entities. There are no fees, commitments, or obligation to purchase. To get started, register online.
About our contracts
Our internal procurement team conducts a rigorous solicitation process, evaluating each bid on a value-based scale to complete a proposal evaluation or scorecard. (View an example scorecard.)
Yes, you can use cooperative contracts with federal funds, provided the solicitation and awarded supplier meet federal requirements. For assistance with the process and to receive the necessary documentation, please reach out to your Government Accounts contact. Find your contact online, call us at 877-585-9706, or email service@sourcewell-mn.gov.
Yes, we offer state-specific construction contracts. View available contractors in your area on our website.
Becoming a supplier
To sell your products and services through Sourcewell contracts, your company must participate in a highly competitive solicitation process that begins with responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). Our team evaluates each response, and our Board of Directors awards the contract to the most responsive and responsible suppliers. Learn more about becoming an awarded supplier and sign up to receive alerts for upcoming bid opportunities on our supplier information page.