HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program

10/15/2026

🏆 Plot Twist: We Found the Boss! 😎

National Boss’s Day is tomorrow, but we’re getting the celebration started early! 🎉

We asked the HGACBuy team who’s in charge, and let’s just say… everyone understood the assignment! 🎬👏

Today, we’re giving a special shoutout to HGACBuy Manager Brian Denzel for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to our team’s success.

Happy Early National Boss’s Day, Brian! We appreciate all that you do! 👏

💬 Now it’s your turn! Who’s a leader that deserves some recognition? Give them a shoutout in the comments! 👇

10/08/2026

HGACBuy Had an awesome time at National Recreation and Park Association in Philly! 🌟

It was great connecting with so many amazing people, sharing ideas, and seeing the passion and innovation happening across the parks and recreation industry.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and connected with the HGACBuy team. We’re grateful for the conversations, partnerships, and opportunities to collaborate!

See you in 2027 l! 👋

Networking

09/30/2026

Spooky season starts tomorrow, but the HGACBuy alter egos are already clocked in. 👻🎃

Procurement has its share of scary moments. Luckily, every role has its own way of handling them.

Members. Suppliers. Specifications. Leadership. Different responsibilities call for different characters. 👀

Meet the alter egos of HGACBuy.

Which one is your favorite?

09/29/2026

If you were a song, what would AI say you are? 👀🎶

We asked the HGACBuy team to let AI choose the song that best matches their personality, and the results did not disappoint. 😂

What song would AI pick for you? Drop yours below. ⬇️

09/14/2026

🚨 ICYMI: AI just got easier to implement with HGACBuy!

Explore our new AI Consulting Services contract and discover expert support for your agency. Learn more in the original post below. 👇

🚨 What’s new at HGACBuy? AI just got easier to implement for public agencies.

Introducing our brand-new AI Consulting Services Contract, built to help agencies move from “what is possible?” to “what is actually doable” when it comes to artificial intelligence.

AI isn’t just a trend, it’s reshaping how organizations operate, make decisions, and deliver services. This contract connects members with experienced consultants who can guide strategy, design solutions, and help integrate AI into real-world workflows in a responsible, structured way.

From platform administration and system design to dashboard development and data governance, these experts support the full lifecycle of implementation - including modern best practices like CI/CD for BI assets, automated testing, documentation standards, and strong data security and compliance frameworks.

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or scaling existing capabilities, this contract helps you move forward with confidence.

Learn more about this contract here: https://hgacbuy.org/products-and-services/view-contract?contractid=3147

09/10/2026

🕝When every second counts, reliable emergency communications are essential.

Whether you are upgrading equipment, strengthening emergency notifications or supporting dispatch and call control, HGACBuy is here to help you find solutions that meet your organization’s needs.

Explore our competitively solicited 9-1-1 Equipment & Emergency Notification Software & Services contract (EC07-23) and connect with awarded suppliers: https://bit.ly/46LZs8J

09/09/2026

‼️Being ready today can make all the difference tomorrow.

During National Preparedness Month, HGACBuy encourages members to review their plans, identify potential needs and strengthen their readiness for emergencies.

Through our nationwide cooperative purchasing program, members can access competitively solicited solutions, including our All Hazards Preparedness, Planning, Consulting & Recovery Services competitively solicited contract. These services can support critical preparedness, planning and recovery efforts when communities need them most.

Explore our products and services and strengthen your preparedness: www.hgacbuy.org/products-and-services

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to our members, partners and hardworking professionals across the country!

We see you, appreciate you and celebrate all you do. Have a safe and restful holiday!

09/04/2026

PWX 2026 came to Houston, and the HGACBuy team SHOWED UP! 🤩

What an incredible three days connecting with public works professionals and industry experts, exchanging ideas and showcasing how our nationwide cooperative purchasing program delivers faster, compliant and efficient procurement solutions!

The expo may be over, but the connections and conversations are just getting started. We look forward to keeping the momentum going!

Big energy. Lasting impact. 💪

09/03/2026

HGACBuy was proud to present at PWX! 🎤✨

A special thank you to Kenya Kay Crawford for representing HGACBuy and delivering an insightful presentation on cooperative purchasing and procurement solutions for public agencies.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the conversation a success! 🤝