What is a group purchasing organization (GPO)?

A GPO uses the collective buying power of a group of member organizations to leverage for lower pricing with a vendor. A GPO can help lower administrative costs for a member organization by doing the leg work on RFP's and contracts.

How does my organization join the CRGPO?

If you are a county, city, town, village, authority, or school, contact the CRGPO Administrator, submit a completed membership application and submit a signed Letter of Agreement to become a participating member.

 What is the cost to participate?

The yearly cost of participation is $500 and due at the completion of the online Membership Application and the submittal of a Letter of Agreement. Yearly membership is due thereafter on the anniversary date on the Letter of Agreement. The CRGPO administrator will send a reminder email before an entity's anniversary date.

 If my organization joins the CRGPO, do we have to use all the current contracts?

No, your organization decides which contracts to use from the list of current contracts posted on the CRGPO website.

 If there is a performance problem with a supplier, how do I resolve the issue?

Contact the supplier representative.

 How do I obtain a copy of a particular contract for my file?

A CRGPO member can obtain a copy of any active contract by making a request with David Elzey at delzey@ci.charlotte.nc.us.