Core Member Information
Core Member Information


Core members are government agencies, academic institutions, or 501c3 non-profit organizations in
DE, MD, PA or NJ that have a clearly defined centralized purchasing function, department or division, generally have over 500 employees, and an economic development commitment to small business development and supplier diversity.

There are two categories of Core Members, Participating and Lead as outlined below:

  • Participating Core Members are eligible to access grant information, submit RFXs through DelEXCHANGE or obtain information about competitively solicited contracts identified through the DelACCESS Consortium's Cooperative Purchasing projectsThere is no financial investment required to join the DelACCESS Consortium as a Participating Core Member.
  • Lead Core Members are eligible to participate in any combination of the DelACCESS Consortium Core Member activities.  The financial investment required is based on the cost sharing agreement determined by the Lead and Participating Core Members for any given project.  Lead Core Member dues range from $200 per month to $5,000 per month.   Dues can be paid via cash and in-kind sources.

Participating
Core Member
Project Activities & Benefits
(Free)

Lead
Core Member
Project Activities & Benefits
(Cost-sharing*)

   

 
Core Member Benefits

  • Submit grant applications on time and within budget

  • Identify where potential cost cutting opportunities exist

  • Gain greater visibility of diverse subcontracting opportunities

  • Greater opportunities for innovation

  • Better-defined requirements

  • Improved ability to identify risks or bottlenecks in contract delivery

  • Better quality solutions offered by suppliers

  • Quantify the Return on Investment of improvement initiatives

 
*Cost-sharing can be met with a combination of cash and in-kind contributions.

Click here to review a sample of the Memorandum of Understanding
that ensures mutual confidentiality between DelACCESS and all Core Members, including both Participating or Lead Core Members.



Click here for information on 
Core Member Projects & Benefits
Before applying, please read the DelACCESS Consortium By-laws.

Click here to access the 2010 DelACCESS Consortium Organization Overview
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