How To Join
Becoming a member of the National Purchasing Cooperative (National BuyBoard® or BuyBoard®) requires only a few simple steps — and membership is free!
If you are a governmental entity outside the state of Texas, please reach out to us at membership@buyboard.com or call 800-695-2919. We will guide you through the process, which includes executing the National Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Participation Agreement on behalf of your entity to become a BuyBoard member. Review the Interlocal Participation Agreement.
Eligible Entity Types
- Community Colleges
- Counties
- Municipalities
- Public Universities
- School Districts
- Towns
- Villages
- Other Local Government Agencies
If action by your entity’s governing body is required prior to joining, follow your policy/procedure before agreeing and submitting the Interlocal Participation Agreement to establish your membership.
To submit the agreement, download, complete, sign, and email membership@buyboard.com the completed and signed agreement.
DO NOT COMPLETE the Interlocal Participation Agreement if you are a:
- Nonprofit: Complete the Nonprofit Subscriber Agreement instead.
- Texas governmental entity: Complete The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Participation Agreement.
- Vendor: Register to receive proposal notifications. Vendors must be awarded a contract to sell through the BuyBoard. Registration is only the first step.
Need Help?
If you need assistance, please email info@buyboard.com or call 800-695-2919.