Fry & Associates is a proud vendor parter of the Greenbush Purchasing Cooperative. We work with multiple vendors of different product lines and have a full range of support services, all available under the Greenbush Cooperative.
Cooperative Purchasing Means Better Pricing and Better Selection
You’ll have the negotiating power of Greenbush working for you. You’ll save money through volume discounts. Their competitive solicitation process ensures you receive the best bids. No contract fees are paid by the buyer
Greenbush was established in 1976 to help schools accomplish more by working together. Formed as Interlocal No. 609 and legally known as Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, Greenbush has all the rights and privileges of a school district except the power to levy taxes.
Their 40-year history has led to relationships with vendors across a range of categories. As your advocate, and member of the AEPA, they can help identify and solicit vendors for your specific needs No membership is needed to take advantage of the cooperative marketplace
Who can utilize the cooperative contract?
K-12’s, colleges / universities, cities, counties and nonprofits can all benefit from cooperative purchasing through Greenbush.
How are the contracts bid?
Greenbush is part of the AEPA (Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies). This membership allows Greenbush to harness the purchasing power of 28 states. Greenbush contracts are bid nationally through the AEPA and awarded locally by Greenbush.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds of all styles and sizes with customized designs and layouts available. Surfacing of all types.
Site Amenities
Benches, picnic tables, receptacles, grills, and anything else you need to enhance your
Shade and Shelters
Fabric shade structures, picnic shelters, gazebos and kiosks with architectural styling and sizes to fit your area.
Athletic and Fitness
Outdoor fitness equipment, basketball goals, volleyball equipment, park safe games
Waterplay
Splash pads and features of various themes layouts, and sizes. We can customized designs to match your needs and local codes.
Installation
We are a NPCAI qualified contractor with over 40 years of experience installing playgrounds and park amenities.
Community Builds
We can work with your volunteers to create a rewarding, safe and compliant build experience at your play area.
Audits and Testing
Fry can audit your play area per industry standards and perform impact testing on your playground surfacing to confirm compliance with ASTM standards.
