Business writing insights for procurement pros - Sourcewell Winter 2024

In procurement, your words can be as powerful as your decisions. Whether you’re negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, or working with internal teams, strong communication is key to your success. Clear, concise, and purpose-driven writing prevents misunderstandings, ensuring everyone stays aligned on requirements, timelines, and next steps.

Sourcewell’s latest guide offers practical insights to help you master business writing, sharpen your skills, and communicate with confidence.

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What’s new for Sourcewell contracts?

Cooperative contracts are designed to make your job easier. Take a look at these recently announced cooperative purchasing categories:

Forklifts, Lift Trucks with Related Products and Services
Forklifts and lift trucks, including electric motor rider, narrow aisle, hand, and hand rider trucks; internal combustion engine trucks with solid, cushion, or pneumatic tires; electric and internal combustion engine tractors; rough terrain forklift trucks; loaded and empty container handlers and reach stackers; and related equipment, accessories, and services.

Fitness Equipment with Related Accessories and Services
Commercial-grade (or better) individual or group equipment and accessories for cardio, strength, agility, and mobility training; vocational, exercise, sports rehabilitation, or joint and muscle injury therapy equipment and related accessories; related technology and online or virtual programming; and complementary services, including training, testing, calibration, maintenance, installation, and warranty programs.

Athletic and Physical Education Equipment with Related Supplies
Equipment for physical education, individual and team sports, coaching, and adaptive athletics; indoor and outdoor facility-related athletic equipment; curriculum, assessment, and training tools; technology-enhanced equipment; installation services; complementary athletic uniforms, fitness equipment, event seating solutions; and related accessories and services.

Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks with Related Equipment, Services, and Supplies
Elevators; escalators; moving walkways; food and materials lifts; ADA-compliant wheelchair lifts; related services, including modernization, preventive maintenance, repair, upgrades, inspection, installation, and warranty services; and ancillary supplies, parts, and accessories.

Rental Equipment, Products, and Related Services
Comprehensive rental solutions for construction, public works, and public utilities, including earth moving, aerial, compaction, industrial, roadway, concrete, and landscape equipment; trailers, lighting, barricades, signs, generators, wash stations, portable restrooms, temporary shelters, and used equipment sales; sewer vacs, hydro or air excavators, street maintenance equipment, diggers, bucket trucks, roll-off trucks, and refuse trucks; waste handling equipment; and related services.

Class 4-8 Chassis with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services
Class 4-8 chassis and cabs compatible with all engine, fuel, and propulsion types, including internal combustion engines fueled by gasoline, diesel, propane autogas, CNG, biodiesel, and other alternative fuels; battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and other alternative electric propulsion systems; and related equipment, accessories, parts, upfitting, and services.

Save the date

Meet the Sourcewell team at one of these events to learn more about our latest cooperative purchasing solutions:

NAEP District IV 2024 Regional Conference
Nov. 12-15, 2024
Phoenix, AZ

Procurement resources are always at your fingertips. Access hundreds of contracts and suppliers at sourcewell-mn.gov/contract-search.