New Vision + New Mission = Increased Dedication
by Administration and Engagement
Mohave has updated our Vision and Mission statements to ensure they align with our purpose. For us, these aren’t just “words on a page”, but rather a purpose which guides our decisions and actions. They keep our entire team dedicated and focused on our goals.
Our Vision statement was designed to bring focus to the unique role Mohave plays in connecting members that have procurement needs with vendors that can fulfill those needs. Through the cooperative process of awarding compliant and competitive contracts, we bridge the procurement gap so that our agencies can achieve their goals of providing the products or services that are needed in a cost-effective, time-efficient manner.
Our Mission statement was designed to bring focus on who we serve, and how we serve them. Mohave is a non-profit corporation, with a dedication to serving Arizona communities. Unlike other non-profits, we don’t serve our communities through fundraisers or donations. We serve them through a stellar cooperative purchasing program. This program encompasses our commitment to awarding contracts that provide value to your agency, as well as our invaluable process of reviewing orders to ensure your agency is receiving all the benefits of the contract. When you use a Mohave contract for your purchase, it benefits your agency by saving time and resources. But it goes further than that. The ultimate benefit is for the students sitting on new chairs, the citizens enjoying the new community center, or the families watching their children compete on the new synthetic turf field. We celebrate the role we play in improving Arizona’s communities!
And last, but not least, we developed a tag line. We wanted our tag line to sum up Mohave in just a few words. We wanted it to be fun, because although we work hard, we believe in having fun while doing it. We realize compliance is at the core of our work. A cooperative contract that is not compliant with rules and statutes is not only an audit risk, but it could also jeopardize valuable funding. Our cooperative program complies with state statutes, laws, procurement rules, and federal regulations, which allows our members to use our contracts with complete confidence. So come buy with us, Comply With Us!
Celebrate National Procurement Month
by Engagement Specialist
Join Mohave Cooperative in celebrating National Procurement Month. This interesting and sometimes challenging profession has one goal – to provide compliant contracts for quality products and services at the best value to support the agency’s operations and needs.
This month, Mohave celebrates YOU, the front-line procurement teams that are dedicated to professionalism and success! Your tireless accomplishments do not go unnoticed. The work that you do each day makes a difference in the lives of your students, citizens, and colleagues.
No matter how you celebrate this month at your agency, we at Mohave Cooperative are passionate about helping your agency achieve these goals. Visit Mohave’s Product/Vendor Finder to explore more than 200 contracts that are ready for you to use today. Please reach out to us at contracts@mesc.org or nancy@mesc.org, if you have any questions.
Mohave Cooperative Process of Reviewing Your Purchase Order (PO)
by Procurement Team
Have you ever wondered why Mohave Cooperative requires a copy of your Purchase Order? There are several crucial reasons behind this process:
- Commitment to Compliance: At Mohave Cooperative, compliance is a cornerstone of our operations. When we request a copy of your PO, we are reviewing the following aspects.
- Pricing Verification: Ensuring that our members have been quoted the correct contract pricing, including freight, bond, mobilization, volume discounts, and promotional pricing.
- Terms on Quote: Reviewing the terms and conditions on the quote to determine if there are potential violations of the Mohave contract. Additionally, verifying the quote issue and expiration date, to ensure the proper price file is used.
- PO Information Check: Verifying that the PO contains essential details such as the Mohave contract number, authorized signature, fully encumbered amount, and accurate issuance to match the legal vendor name.
- Vendor Compliance: Awarded Mohave vendors are obligated to report paid member invoices to us. Receiving a copy of the PO before the product/service is ordered by the member ensures accurate and timely reporting of invoices.
If everything looks compliant, you can anticipate the PO to be processed and forwarded to the vendor in less than two days. In the rare instance of Mohave identifying an error with the PO or quote, rest assured that we will promptly reach out to the member and/or vendor for clarification or necessary revisions.
As part of maintaining effective communication, we ask that you keep us informed of any changes in your contact details.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our dedicated Procurement Support Team at erin@mesc.org. We are here to assist you to ensure a seamless procurement process.
Please note: This does not apply to our direct order contracts. When using a direct order contract, Mohave does not request a copy of your PO. Our direct order contract vendors can be found here: https://mesc.org/direct-order/