Mohave meets the same requirements placed upon our members. That's why members can use us with confidence. Our Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposals are carefully written to comply with the rules, regulations and statutes of the state, and the ethical standards that apply to public purchasing.

Because we meet the requirements, our members are considered to have met the requirements. In other words, Mohave contracts are not a way to avoid the bidding requirements. They are a legal means to satisfy them, just as if the members had conducted the competitive procurements themselves.

Members play a large role in determining Mohave's contracted materials, equipment and services. We routinely receive new contract requests. Those requests are reviewed to determine if there is sufficient interest for viable statewide contracts and if Mohave can effectively manage the contracts after award. When requests for apparently viable and manageable contracts are received, competitive procurement solicitations are issued to interested vendors.

Mohave has in excess of 150 current contracts awarded, to view a list of those contracts, click on the link below.

» Product/Vendor Finder

Joining Mohave is as simple as completing a Mohave Cooperative Purchase Agreement and forwarding it to us for review and approval. There are no membership fees or annual dues. The only cost to members is a one percent (1%) administrative fee that is required to be included in the quoted contact prices from the contracted vendors.

A copy of the Cooperative Purchase Agreement can be obtained on the Member Sign-Up page on our website or by calling us at (928) 753-6945. Once approved, the Cooperative Purchase Agreement remains in effect until cancelled.

Mohave funds its operations with an administrative fee equal to one percent (1%) of the purchase price of ordered materials or services. Many purchasing cooperatives charge similar fees on their contracts. The administrative fee is not paid on the value of shipping charges, taxes, bonds, permits, etc.

Mohave assists members with purchase verification. However, it is the member's responsibility to independently verify that quotations and purchase orders comply with the terms of the award of a contract or procurement. This responsibility is set by rule and statute and cannot be changed by Mohave. Electronic contract documentation files are available on our website to assist members in meeting this due diligence responsibility.

Our contractors may only provide materials or services upon receipt of "MESC Reviewed" purchase orders. Members may not use Mohave contracts by sending purchase orders directly to the contractors. This helps ensure that all purchases comply with our contracts and protects our members, contractors and Mohave from the consequences of improper purchases.