Cooperative Contracts vs RFP - How NASPO ValuePoint Speeds Compliant Purchasing

Is your procurement team suffering from "RFP burnout"? You aren't alone.

In this video, our CEO, Jason Ehlinger, explains how Cooperative Contracts and NASPO ValuePoint can save your organization months of administrative work while keeping you fully compliant and under budget.

Learn exactly how the Lead State Model works, why co-ops are not a "shortcut" on quality, and how to leverage the buying power of contracts like NASPO ValuePoint for services like language access and translation.

🔗 Links and Resources:
Visit TaikaTranslations: https://www.taikatranslations.com/nas...

Learn more about NASPO ValuePoint: https://www.naspovaluepoint.org/portf...

🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The RFP Reality: Why the traditional process often leads to delays, protests, and pricing confusion.
The Power of Leverage: How aggregating demand across 50 states lowers costs for everyone.
Access to Expertise: Why small districts shouldn't have to be experts in cybersecurity or translation to buy it safely.
Decision Framework: A simple guide to knowing when to use a Co-Op vs. when you actually do need a custom RFP.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - "We don't have time for another RFP."
01:03 - Who is Jason Ehlinger and TaikaTranslations?
02:33 - The hidden costs and stress of the traditional RFP process
05:30 - What exactly is a Cooperative Contract?
07:26 - Reason #1 to use Co-Ops
09:22 - Reason #2 to use Co-Ops
11:41 - Reason #3 to use Co-Ops
13:20 - How NASPO ValuePoint works (The Lead State Model)
15:16 - When to use a Co-Op Contract
16:43 - When you should still run your own RFP
18:48 - Cooperative Contracts vs RFPs

About us:
TaikaTranslations is a veteran-owned company providing language and accessibility services to public agencies, schools, nonprofits, and government entities for over 15 years. We help organizations streamline their procurement through standalone contracts and cooperative agreements like NASPO ValuePoint.

👇 DISCUSSION:
What is the biggest barrier preventing your team from using cooperative purchasing agreements? Is it policy, culture, or confusion? Let me know in the comments below!

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