Purchasing Cooperatives
Canoe & Parkworks
The Canoe Playground Supply Program helps communities bring great parks and playgrounds to life with less complexity. Through Canoe’s cooperative purchasing agreement with Parkworks, municipalities and public organizations can access trusted dry play and aquatic play solutions at competitive, pre-negotiated pricing, while simplifying procurement and maintaining full compliance.
Compliant
- Access dry play and aquatic play products through pre-tendered Canoe contracts that meet CETA, CFTA, NWPTA, and other applicable trade agreement requirements.
Competitive
- Benefit from competitively tendered contracts and preferential pricing secured on your behalf, without the need to run a full bidding process.
Convenient
- Streamline procurement with an easy purchasing process and support from both Canoe and your local Parkworks sales representative.
How does Canoe work?
Using the Canoe cooperative purchasing program with Parkworks is simple and efficient. Post a notice on your recognized electronic bid notification system indicating your intent to use Canoe, then connect with your local Parkworks sales representative to request Canoe pricing. Once pricing is confirmed, complete your purchase using the applicable Canoe contract number and keep your project moving.
How does it help?
Using the Canoe cooperative purchasing program with Parkworks is simple and efficient. Post a notice on your recognized electronic bid notification system indicating your intent to use Canoe, then connect with your local Parkworks sales representative to request Canoe pricing. Once pricing is confirmed, complete your purchase using the applicable Canoe contract number and keep your project moving.
What are the program benefits?
Partnering with Parkworks through the Canoe program provides access to a wide range of dry play and aquatic play solutions. Contracts are competitively tendered on your behalf and fully compliant with applicable trade agreements, offering preferential pricing and dedicated support to help projects move forward smoothly.
How do I become a member?
Becoming a Canoe member is straightforward and designed to support public sector organizations at any stage of a project. Eligible municipalities, schools, and public agencies can join Canoe to access cooperative purchasing opportunities and pre-tendered contracts. To learn more about Canoe and how it can support your park or playground project, contact your local Parkworks sales representative.