New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Through NJSTART
NJSTART is the State of New Jersey’s eProcurement system for statewide purchasing and contract access. Eligible New Jersey public purchasing entities can use NJSTART and the State’s Cooperative Purchasing Program to access State contracts and approved cooperative purchasing resources for public projects.
State of New Jersey Procurement Benefits
- Access State Cooperative Purchasing Contracts through New Jersey’s procurement system
- For municipalities, counties, school districts, colleges, authorities, and other public entities
- Provides centralized access to State contracts and cooperative purchasing information
- Supports public purchasing efficiency for eligible New Jersey organizations
- NJSTART Marketplace helps eligible local governments procure via Statewide contracts
- Public entities should follow applicable New Jersey procurement requirements and their own internal purchasing procedures
How NJSTART Cooperative Purchasing Works
1. Confirm Eligibility
Eligible public purchasing entities may include municipalities, counties, school districts, volunteer fire departments, county and State colleges, independent authorities, quasi-state agencies, and independent institutions of higher education.
2. Review Available Contracts
Use NJSTART to review active State contracts and cooperative purchasing resources available to eligible New Jersey public purchasing entities.
3. Select Equipment or a Project Scope
Choose the outdoor fitness equipment, package, or layout that fits your site, users, budget, and project goals.
4. Request Project Information
Greenfields can assist with equipment recommendations, layout guidance, project documentation, and purchasing information for outdoor fitness projects.
5. Complete Purchase Through Your Organization’s Process
Your organization can complete purchasing according to applicable New Jersey procurement requirements and internal purchasing procedures.
NJSTART and Public Fitness Projects
New Jersey public entities planning outdoor fitness spaces can use NJSTART and approved purchasing resources to review contract options, coordinate procurement steps, and move projects forward within applicable purchasing procedures.
Learn more through New Jersey Treasury’s Cooperative Purchasing Program: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/purchase/coop_agency.shtml
Frequently Asked Questions
The State of New Jersey’s eProcurement system for statewide purchasing and contract access through the Division of Purchase and Property.
Eligible public purchasing entities may include municipalities, counties, school districts, volunteer fire departments, county and State colleges, independent authorities, quasi-state agencies, and independent institutions of higher education.
Yes. NJSTART provides access to State contracts, including contracts that are part of New Jersey’s Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Yes. Greenfields can assist with outdoor fitness layouts, equipment selection, project planning, and purchasing information for eligible public fitness projects.
Yes. Public entities should follow applicable New Jersey procurement requirements and their own internal purchasing procedures when using cooperative purchasing resources.
Tell Us About Your Project
If you have questions about New Jersey cooperative purchasing, contract usage, or planning an outdoor fitness project, contact Greenfields to discuss your project goals.