National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Employee Directory
Government RelationsMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
NJPA coordinates a cooperative procurement program that taps into the purchasing power of more than 50,000 member agencies to streamline purchasing. As a municipal national contracting agency, it creates and maintains nationally leveraged, competitively solicited contracts under the guidance of Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, with Joint Powers laws enabling members to purchase through those contracts. The arrangement builds a relationship between member buyers and contracted suppliers to support efficient procurement on a national scale, while enabling regional collaboration where appropriate. The organization is based in Staples, Minnesota, and serves government, education, and nonprofit entities seeking reliable, cost-effective procurement solutions. Locally, in Minnesota, NJPA is one of nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives serving Region 5, assisting members with planning, development, and provision of services across a wide range of fields. The organization emphasizes member-centered solutions to help agencies work more efficiently and reinvest resources in the communities they serve, aligning with its mission to deliver solutions with integrity and exceed member expectations.