OMNIA PARTNERS
OMNIA Partners is a leading cooperative purchasing organization in the United States, serving both public and private sector entities. By leveraging the collective buying power of its extensive membership base, OMNIA Partners offers access to competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts with national suppliers, facilitating cost savings and procurement efficiency.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is OMNIA Partners?
• A team of tenured, certified public procurement professionals, supply chain, and cooperative purchasing experts that is committed to bringing value to agencies nationwide
• One of the largest contract portfolios, allowing public agencies to receive a combined buying power regardless of entity size
What is the award?
• Competitively solicited and publicly awarded by a government entity (e.g. state, city, county, educational institution/system)
• Discounts on your products and/or services as outlined in the award • Offered to participating agencies nationwide through OMNIA Partners
Why is it beneficial to my customers?
• Public agencies do not have to go to bid for your products
• The work has already been done and they can “piggyback” on the award
• National aggregate prices result in cost savings for participating agencies
• Customized solution to meet individual agency’s needs and requirements
• No costs or fees to participate
Why is it beneficial to me?
• You now have a national contract vehicle that was competitively solicited and publicly awarded by a public agency
• You do not have to respond to multiple bids/solicitations
• You’ve already won the award!
• OMNIA Partners offers resources to assist you to grow your business
Can public agencies use the program without going out for solicitation?
• Yes, all cooperative contracts available through OMNIA Partners are awarded by a lead public agency, using a competitive solicitation process consistent with applicable procurement laws and regulations
How was the contract awarded and how can I use it without going through a solicitation process?
• The lead agency publicly awarded the contract via a competitive solicitation and thorough RFP process How can I get copies of the solicitation/award documentation including the RFP, response, award, and pricing?
• All documentation is available at any time on your dedicated microsite page How do I know if my customer is eligible?
• Agencies eligible to participate are states, cities, counties, municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofits, utility districts, churches and any other entity that exists for the public good