New Market for Cooperative Purchasing!

New York SB 8008/Chapter 58 was signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul on April 9. This law contains a provision that provides for a cooperative purchasing authority to New York State Thruway Authority and the City Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

The New York State Thruway Authority is a public benefit corporation in New York State, United States. The NYSTA was formed in 1950 with the responsibility of constructing, maintaining, and operating the New York State Thruway, a system of limited-access highways within the state.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation that serves as the largest public transit authority in the US, serving 12 counties in downstate New York, along with two counties in southwestern Connecticut. The system carries over 11 million passengers on an average weekday systemwide, and over 850,000 vehicles on its 7 toll bridges and 2 tunnels per weekday. 

The NCPP Legislative Advocacy Working Group monitors proposed legislation across the United States through a subscription to FOCUS to support NCPP members. Here is a copy of the latest report on new legislation affecting cooperative procurement.

Did You Miss It?

NCPP produces the annual "How to Navigate the Maze of Government" webinar for our Cooperative, Strategic Supplier and Affiliate members. Hosted last month, information was shared on upcoming trends for the SLED market, as well as insights from a former public procurement leader and cooperative to provide guidance on leveraging your cooperative contract. The shared content contains vital information to help your government sales teams navigate the challenges faced by government teams. If you missed it, simply email info@NCPPAssociation.org for the link and sign-in instructions to gain access to this exclusive webinar for NCPP partners.