How it Works
NPPGov's GPO uses a Lead Public Agency to solicit and award contracts through a public Request for Proposal process. "Piggybacking” language is inserted into the RFP and resulting contract, allowing members to utilize these contracts for public procurement purchases.
Benefits
Access to publicly solicited contracts
No cost to members
No purchasing obligations
Individual discount programs
In-house customer service department
Available ESCI Services
Long Range Master Planning
Strategic Planning
Cooperative Efforts Feasibility
Standards of Cover
Agency Evaluations
ISO Benchmarking/Pre-evaluation Studies
Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Other Public Safety Executive Recruitment
Entry-level Firefighter and Police Officer Selection Testing
Fire and Police Department Promotional Testing/Assessment
Physical Abilities Tests/CPAT Validation
Supervisory and Leadership Training
Getting Started
- Identify the project type your organization needs.
- Contact ESCI at info@esci.us for more information on the project, a sample scope of work, and assistance determining which services best meet your needs.
- Join the GPO at no cost at: FireRescue GPO.
- Select the scope of work and pricing that meets your organization's needs, and request a contract from the GPO.