What if public agencies could skip the long bid cycle and still buy ethically and competitively? In this episode of The Lion’s Table, April and Scott Gaeta sit down with Rex Robbins from OMNIA Partners—the largest cooperative purchasing organization in the U.S.—to explain how co-ops streamline the procurement process for schools, municipalities, and nonprofits. You’ll learn: --> How cooperative contracts are competitively bid on the front end --> Why public agencies turn to OMNIA when timing and transparency matter --> How vendors benefit from pre-approved pricing and faster project starts --> The truth about compliance, documentation, and ethical procurement They also discuss what suppliers need to understand about cooperative agreements, including how to position themselves for selection and why co-op membership is growing across the country. If you’ve ever wondered how to get in front of more public buyers—or how your agency can accelerate procurement without cutting corners—this conversation is a masterclass in modern public-sector strategy.
What if public agencies could skip the long bid cycle and still buy ethically and competitively?
In this episode of The Lion’s Table, April and Scott Gaeta sit down with Rex Robbins from OMNIA Partners—the largest cooperative purchasing organization in the U.S.—to explain how co-ops streamline the procurement process for schools, municipalities, and nonprofits.
You’ll learn:
--> How cooperative contracts are competitively bid on the front end
--> Why public agencies turn to OMNIA when timing and transparency matter
--> How vendors benefit from pre-approved pricing and faster project starts
--> The truth about compliance, documentation, and ethical procurement
They also discuss what suppliers need to understand about cooperative agreements, including how to position themselves for selection and why co-op membership is growing across the country.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get in front of more public buyers—or how your agency can accelerate procurement without cutting corners—this conversation is a masterclass in modern public-sector strategy.