Can organizations use purchasing cooperatives to buy bookcases at better prices?

Yes — many organizations (government agencies, schools, nonprofits, healthcare institutions) can access commercial bookcase pricing through cooperative purchasing programs like Sourcewell (formerly NJPA), TIPS, or state-specific educational purchasing contracts. These cooperatives have pre-negotiated contracts with furniture manufacturers and dealers, allowing member organizations to order at contracted pricing without going through a formal competitive bid process — saving time and money. FindOfficeFurniture.com works with cooperative purchasing programs — call 888-719-4960 to check if your organization qualifies and get the best deals.