Idaho Public Purchasing Association

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Welcome

IPPA is a Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). It is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of the purchasing profession through education and cooperative relationships among its members. Our membership includes purchasing professionals from federal, state, city, county, school districts, and other political subdivisions.

The Idaho Public Purchasing Association has adopted the NIGP Values and Guiding Principles of Public Procurement.

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First Annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show

Thank you to all of our Sponsors, Vendors and Buyers who attended our Reverse Trade Show on March15, 2012 at Meridian City Hall.We would also like to thank the City of Meridian, Mayor Tammy de Weerd for the use of the facilities at  Meridian City Hall along with the support of the Meridian employees who volunteered their time.

Due to the tremendous response of this year’s event we are starting to plan for 2013. If you are interested in participating next year, please contact us at ippa@nigp-idaho.org. 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Diamond Level Sponsors: Computer Central Powered by SR Systems Inc:

Gold Level Sponsors: Fastenal, Battery Systems, Inc., and JC Construction Inc.

Silver Level Sponsors: CH2M Hill, Grainger, Verizon Wireless, Disaster Kleenup, and SHI, Inc.

Bronze Level Sponsors: Cloverdale Plumbing, CESCO, Idaho Material Handling, Western Integrated Technologies, OfficeMax, Autosort, and Commercial Tire

Trade In Kind Sponsors: Event Rent, Office Depot, Correctional Industries, Costco

2012 Membership:

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Idaho Public Purchasing Association

Idaho Public Purchasing Association

Membership

Membership is open to all public procurement professionals in the State of Idaho, including federal, state, city, county, and any other political subdivision of the State (such as school districts, highway districts, port authorities, fire districts, etc.)  Also included are any full-time employees of any NIGP member agencies that are involved in contracting, purchasing, or the materials management function.

Meeting Schedule:

Webinars, Seminars, and other Special Events are held throughout the year.  Dinner meetings are held quarterly and have a guest speaker on a topic of interest.  The Board of Directors meet quarterly. To view the schedule for upcoming months, go to the Meetings page. 

Click here for the IPPA Chapter Constitution and Bylaws - revised April 2009.