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Contacts

Katherine Densmore

Purchasing Specialist | 435-239-3040

Mason Goold

Regional Manager | 801-664-0742

Peggy Green

Regional Manager | 435-327-1693

Regions

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Who is CES?

Cooperative Educational Services (CES) was established in 1979 through a Joint Powers Agreement to support New Mexico’s PK–20 public education system. Over time, CES has expanded to serve counties, cities, municipalities, tribal governments, and other public entities across the U.S.

CES is owned by its member public institutions and provides cooperative procurement and educational services.

Learn more at www.ces.org or watch our short video: CES Overview.

What is cooperative procurement?

Cooperative procurement allows multiple government entities to purchase goods and services through shared contracts. This saves time, reduces costs, and ensures compliance with public procurement laws.

Who can use CES services?

CES membership is open to counties, municipalities, tribal agencies, and other public or qualifying nonprofit entities. Becoming a member provides access to all CES contracts and services.

Is there a CES representative in my state?

Yes. CES has representatives in New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho—and can serve public entities nationwide.

Southern NM & Out-of-State: Jim Barentine – jim@ces.org | 575‑646‑5965
Northern NM: Paul Benoit – paul@ces.org | 575‑760‑9002
Utah: Peggy Green, Mason Goold – Contact via CES
Idaho: Position to be announced
National: Katherine Densmore – Contact via CES

What are the benefits of using CES?

Save Time – No need to issue your own solicitations; projects start faster with no protest concerns.
Save Money – Group buying power reduces costs and maximizes existing resources.
Ensure Compliance – CES manages procurement in full compliance with public laws.
Vendor Support – CES helps locate vendors and resolve vendor issues.

Procurement – Members

How do I view CES contracts?

Register as a CES member and log in to the CES BlueBook.
Search by commodity or vendor name.
Click the vendor logo and select the desired contract.

How do I request a new vendor be added?

Contact CES Procurement for your state.

Do CES contracts meet my state’s procurement requirements?

Yes. CES contracts are competitively solicited and compliant with applicable laws.

How do I get a copy of a full solicitation file for my funder?

Contact your CES regional manager.

How do we update our organization’s contact information?

Contact your CES regional manager.

How does CES determine vendor price competitiveness?

CES uses qualifications-based solicitations and reviews pricing for fairness.

What is the CES BlueBook?

The BlueBook is CES’s searchable online listing of all awarded vendor contracts.

Procurement – Vendors

How do I join CES as a vendor?

Contact CES Procurement for your state.

Do CES contracts meet public procurement requirements?

Yes. All CES contracts are competitively solicited and fully compliant.

How do we update our vendor profile?

Log in to your vendor account or contact your purchasing specialist.

How does CES evaluate vendor pricing?

Through open, competitive solicitations.

How will I be notified of new solicitations?

Vendors receive automated notifications through CES’s eProcurement system based on selected commodity codes.

Business Office

Is there a membership fee?

No. CES membership is free and there are no annual fees.

How do I request a quote?

Contact your chosen CES vendor and request a CES‑based quote.

How do I place an order?

Obtain and approve the vendor’s quote.
Upload the purchase order and/or quote to the CES BlueBook.
The vendor receives the order and fulfills it.

How do I pay for a CES order?

Vendors invoice members directly; members pay vendors per the invoice.

How do vendors submit the Contract Administrative Fee?

Contact CES Business Office for instructions.