Kinetic GPO announced today that they have entered into a three-year contract with BCI Burke. Kinetic GPO is a cooperative purchasing organization established for the broader public sector, nonprofits and municipalities, academic institutions, school boards, and health and social services (MASH) entities across Canada. The contract, RFSO 23-12 took effect April 1, 2024, and will remain active through March 31, 2027, with an option to extend the term for an additional period of up to two years.
This agreement enables Kinetic GPO members to partner with one of the most trusted brands in the industry. BCI Burke offers Kinetic GPO members comprehensive turnkey solutions for all their commercial playground equipment needs – playgrounds, outdoor fitness and recreation equipment, and more.
“We’re excited to be working with Kinetic GPO,” said Mike Phelan, President & CEO at BCI Burke “This contract is a win-win for both companies and – more importantly – for our customers. This affiliation allows us to serve our non-profit and public sector customers better.” Kinetic GPO conducts procurement fairly, openly, and transparently compliant with Canada’s International and Regional Trade Agreements. There are no membership fees, no volume commitments, and membership is not exclusive.
“Kinetic GPO is pleased to work with BCI Burke to provide our members access to a compliant and comprehensive contract for Playground Equipment and Related Material and Services,” said Sandra Lisi, National Director of Business Development, Kinetic GPO. “This collaboration gives our members access to top-notch quality and cutting-edge playground equipment that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for kids and families.”
To learn more about the new agreement or what BCI Burke has to offer, visit here.
About BCI Burke
BCI Burke designs and manufactures innovative, fun and engaging play equipment, playgrounds, recreation products, outdoor fitness and classrooms that help everyone find the best of themselves through play and movement. Founded in 1920 in Fond du Lac, Wis., our passion, mission and business is to bring Play That Moves You® to the communities we serve. With hundreds of dedicated employees, BCI Burke is a leader in the recreation industry and continues its more than 100-year dedication to being a partner to parks and recreation, schools, churches, Homeowner’s Associations, childcare, Landscape Architects and anyone who is looking for to bring play and outdoor recreation to their community.
To learn more, go to bciburke.com or contact Sarah Lisiecki, Communications and Education Manager (BCI Burke) at slisiecki@bciburke.com
About Kinetic GPO
Kinetic GPO is a national broader public sector collaborative purchasing organization, established in 2017, whose contracts have been competitively bid in a fair, open, and transparent manner to vendors for commonly purchased products and services, including technology, fleet, office supplies, maintenance, HVAC, roofing, groundskeeping, playground, elevators, operations, furniture, EV charging stations, managed print services, and construction consistent with the regional and national trade agreement requirements.
Canadian entities that must comply with regional and national trade agreements, such as municipalities, higher education, schools, healthcare, non-profit, and all other public sector entities, use Kinetic GPO contracts to increase their efficiency and economy when procuring goods and services. As a national purchasing cooperative, Kinetic GPO leverages a large pool of purchasing potential and allows entities to receive a combined buying power regardless of the entity’s size.
For more information about Kinetic GPO or to become a member, please visit www.kineticgpo.ca.
To learn more, contact Kerri Ann Daniels, Operations Manager and Director of Member Services (Kinetic GPO) at kerriann@kineticgpo.ca
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