Benefits of RPS Membership
Why should you consider being a member of RPS - or any cooperative purchasing group for that matter? There are a number of benefits to cooperative procurement whatever size district you are. Here are just a few:
Cost Savings
This is first and foremost at the heart of what RPS is about. We achieve this by purchasing through aggregated volume from school districts around the country.
Reduced Administrative Burden
Let’s be honest - procurement is painful! There are so many complex regulations and it takes a lot of time and energy away from doing what you enjoy most - serving the students of your district. Save time with centralized contract administration and a dedicated Procurement Consultant. You don’t have to do it all yourself!
CDE Audit Support
Because RPS works closely with both the Colorado and Wyoming Offices of School Nutrition when developing and releasing bids, your Procurement Review will be a breeze.
Influence Over Product Selection
With $20M+ in collective buying power, RPS Members are able to have input on national contracts managed by our GPO and a voice on what is stocked at our distributor.
Networking
With mentoring for new members, opportunities to connect throughout the year, and access to other district members in our group, you have the collective knowledge of dozens of other School Nutrition professionals to draw from.