Find your state's cooperative purchasing authority
Procurement codes vary by state. Select your state below for a summary of the governing statutes.
Select a state to view its governing statutes.
The three tiers reflect how each state's statutes recognize cooperative purchasing: cooperatives broadly accepted, with no significant restriction (green); cooperatives accepted with some limitations — notable caveats, prohibitions, or procedural barriers (blue); or limitations in certain categories set by controlling legal authority — court ruling, AG opinion, statutory prohibition, or carve-out — while service & maintenance is generally accepted (yellow).
Cooperatives broadly accepted
Accepted with some limitations
The statute summaries on these pages are provided for general informational purposes only. They are not legal advice. Procurement codes are amended periodically and may be subject to interpretation by your state's attorney general, procurement office, or courts. Before relying on any cooperative purchasing authority for a specific procurement, consult your jurisdiction's legal counsel and confirm the current text of the applicable statute.