Membership for NCPA and BuyBoard is free, quick and easy via basic online application forms. There are no obligations or minimum commitments on behalf of members once joined.

As a member, you'll work directly with Forms+Surfaces: All communications and coordination (quotes, order processing, invoicing, remittance follow-through, etc.) are conducted directly with F+S, without intermediaries.

Forms+Surfaces ensures transaction compliance with the cooperative contract. Co-op members receive all of the benefits of publicly-solicited and awarded "piggyback"contracts plus the ease of purchasing directly from the source manufacturer.

Cooperative Purchasing membership is available to:

• School Districts (including K-12, Charter schools, and Private K-12)
• Higher Education (including Universities, Community Colleges, Private Colleges, and Technical Vocational / Schools)
• Cities, Counties, and any Local Government
• State Agencies
• Public Healthcare Organizations
• Church and Religious Entities
• Nonprofit Corporations
• Federal Agencies

NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) is a leading national purchasing cooperative working to reduce the cost of goods and services by leveraging the purchasing power of public agencies in all 50 states. NCPA utilizes state of the art procurement resources and solutions that result in cooperative purchasing contracts that ensure all public agencies are receiving products and services of the highest quality at the lowest prices.

NCPA works with a lead public agency, who competitively solicits master contracts. Contracts are based on quality, performance, and most importantly, pricing.

The F+S NCPA/Omnia contract encompasses all Forms+Surfaces Outdoor Products, including Lighting; inquiries about other F+S products can also be considered.

NCPA Contract Information

BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative is a purchasing cooperative formed by government entities to streamline the buying process for public schools, municipalities, and other government entities.

Developed to assist members in complying with their purchasing legal requirements, BuyBoard vendors have been awarded contracts for products and services through a competitive procurement process, thereby giving members the opportunity for bulk discounts and the ease of online, web-based shopping or direct purchase with the source manufacturer.

The F+S BuyBoard contract encompasses all Forms+Surfaces Outdoor Products, including Lighting.

BuyBoard Contract Information