Cooperative Purchasing
St. Lawrence-Lewis Cooperative Purchasing
40 W. Main Street
PO Box 231
Canton, NY 13617
Supervisor of Purchasing Services
Darlene Bessette
Phone: (315) 386-4504 ext 10127
Assistant Purchasing Agent
Kristin Miller
Phone: (315) 386-4504 ext 10162
COSER
601.010
About Cooperative Purchasing
Cooperative Purchasing offers individual districts large-volume purchasing power by combining the bids of several districts throughout the St. Lawrence-Lewis, Jefferson-Lewis, Franklin, and Clinton-Essex BOCES. Items are bid in a variety of categories including: cafeteria foods, school supplies, custodial supplies, transportation supplies, fuels, and utilities. BOCES Aidable.
Bid Openings
At this time, no changes have been made to any scheduled bid openings. If you have any questions, please contact Darlene Bessette, Supervisor of Purchasing Services.
The following bid invitations are available per request:
- 24-25 Institutional Paper 2nd
- 24-25 Computer Supplies 2nd
- 24-25 Copy Paper 2nd
- 24 Nov-Dec Produce
Please send requests to Darlene Bessette, Supervisor of Purchasing Services or through BidNet Direct.
In the spirit of continuous improvement and cost management, the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES utilizes BidNet Direct to post Request for Proposal (RFP) and bid opportunities. We strive to receive the best value for the goods and services purchased. The St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES welcomes all vendors to register to the Empire State Purchasing Group.
Purchasing Policy
Purchasing is an important function in support of the education of students enrolled in BOCES programs, and an important function in support of related services provided to school districts by the BOCES. The purchasing role is to provide the necessary equipment, supplies and services in the correct quantity and quality, in the correct place, at the time needed, at the lowest cost to the BOCES.