Cumberland Part of Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program

Jan 7, 2021FL Special, International, Municipal, News, Trucking

Cumberland Florida is proud to be a part of the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program. Below you will find an overview of the program and you can visit their website here for additional information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chuck Calhoun at 407-466-1074.

Introduction

The Florida Sheriffs Association, in partnership with the Florida Association of Counties, offers statewide purchasing contracts on a variety of vehicles, equipment and services that are available to all eligible* agencies. While most agencies purchasing from our contracts are within the state of Florida, eligible* agencies from other states have used the contracts if their governing purchases ordinance allows.

Since its inception in November 1993, approximately 55,000 vehicles have been purchased through these programs, resulting in tremendous savings for participating agencies statewide.

Eligibility to Purchase

Contract pricing will be extended and guaranteed to any and all units of local governments/political subdivisions including but not limited to county sheriffs, county government, local county board of public instruction, municipalities and/or police agencies, other local public or public safety agencies or authorities within the State of Florida and the state universities and colleges. In addition, bids will be extended and guaranteed to any other entities approved by manufacturers to participate in this contract. The participating agencies cannot guarantee any order other than those ordered through each individual agency.

All agencies are bound by their local governing purchasing ordinances, rules and regulations and shall apply to purchases made under this contract. All contractor/dealers are governed by their manufacturer’s agreement.

The State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing administers statewide contracts and agreements for use by Florida State agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and other entities as defined in 60A-1.005, Florida Administrative Code.

Out of State Sales are permitted under this contract however, again ALL agencies are bound by their local governing purchasing ordinances, rules and regulations and shall apply to purchases made under this contract. All contractor/dealers are governed by their manufacturer’s agreement. All contractor/dealers referencing this contract for the purpose of facilitating sales (purchase authority) outside the State of Florida must accept the terms and conditions of this contract.