By operating according to established procedures for quotations, bids, and purchases, the Berks County Joint Purchasing Board ensures economical procurement of supplies and services required by members of the consortium.
Economies of scale in purchasing are available for a wide variety of items, such as copy paper, fuel, art supplies, custodial supplies, trash removal, and classroom and office supplies.
The Berks County Joint Purchasing Board’s bids are available to all 18 school districts and the two career and technology centers of Berks County at no charge.
If you are interested in having the Joint Purchasing Board develop additional bids, please ask your business manager to make the suggestion to the consortium for consideration.