Why cooperative purchasing
A pre-negotiated path to buy or sell first responder vehicles.
Skip the bid process
The competitive solicitation is already done. Buy or sell directly through the existing master price agreement.
Competitively solicited & auditable
Administered by the League of Oregon Cities, so every transaction has a documented, audit-ready paper trail.
Open to all NPPGov members
If you're not already a member, it's free to join - no purchase minimums.
NPPGov contract
Covers fire apparatus, ambulances, and other first responder vehicles.
NPPGov is a national cooperative procurement organization that provides publicly solicited contracts to government and nonprofit entities, offering free membership with no purchasing obligations.
Awarded January 29, 2026
Competitively solicited master price agreement
Administered by the League of Oregon Cities
Available to all NPPGov members nationwide
Enrollment is free and without purchase minimums. You will receive a welcome email confirming your membership with your new Member ID within 24 hours. Individual state statutes authorizing cooperative purchasing can be found here: https://nppgov.com/state-statutes.
For buyers and sellers
View the transaction steps from either side.
For Buyers
- 1
Confirm your membership
Verify your agency is enrolled in NPPGov.
- 2
Execute the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
This makes your agency a “Participating Agency” able to buy directly on Garage on MPA terms — no separate RFP required.
- 3
Reference the contract
When contacting Garage, cite LOC RFP 2560 to access contracted terms for fire apparatus, ambulance, and first responder vehicles, accessories, and service.
- 4
Get a quote
Vehicles on the Garage marketplace are priced by their sellers. The LOC contract gives NPPGov members a discount on Garage’s services like freight, warranty, and in-person inspections.
- 5
Garage handles the rest
Freight quotes are generated instantly on the platform. Once finalized, Garage coordinates end-to-end logistics between buyer, seller, and carrier.
For Sellers
- 1
Confirm your membership
Verify your agency is enrolled in NPPGov.
- 2
Execute the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
This makes your agency a “Participating Agency” able to sell directly on Garage on MPA terms — no separate RFP required.
- 3
Reference the contract
When creating your listing on Garage, cite LOC RFP 2560 to ensure your transaction is documented under the cooperative contract terms. This supports your agency's audit trail and satisfies surplus disposition requirements.
- 4
List your surplus vehicle
Create a listing on the Garage platform with photos, condition details, and your asking price. Garage's team can assist with appraisals and pricing guidance if needed.
- 5
Receive your fee discount
NPPGov members receive a discount on Garage's success fee when selling through the platform.
- 6
Garage handles the rest
Once a buyer is matched, Garage coordinates logistics, documentation, and transfer end-to-end.