Associated Purchasing Services of Kansas City- Products and Services

The primary purpose of APS is to provide value to its Participants by:

Identifying and communicating successful savings strategies;
Researching, developing and maintaining regional contracts;
Providing access to volume discounts; and
Reducing operating expenses.

Regional Connection

APS develops, negotiates, and maintains a regional portfolio in excess of 50 contracts while focusing
on opportunities that offer significant dollar savings and value. Leading contracts are available in
the following categories:

Medical Waste Disposal Services	Copy Machines & Maintenance Service
Surgical Instrument Repair & Maint.	Natural Gas Supply & Transportation
Office Supplies & Technology	Document Destruction
Food & Related Products	Air Purification Systems
Cleaning Chemicals & Equipment	Lighting Products, Specialty Bulbs, & Ballasts
Hazardous Waste Disposal & Recycling	Cylinder Gases – Medical & Industrial
Office & Patient Care Furniture	Bulk Liquid Oxygen
Janitorial Papers	IV Solutions & Products
Courier Services	Appliances
Emergency Preparedness & Safety	Ice Machines & Commercial Refrigerators
Sharps Disposal Service	Can Liners
Stretchers, Beds, & Furniture	Electronic Waste

APS continues to offer additional contract categories that are regional in nature, but have significant
impact on our Participants. These efforts, as always, are governed by the priorities defined through
the departmental contracting committees, and under the overall guidance of the APS Board of Directors.

National link

APS offers its Participants access to the purchasing power of MedAssets, a $7 billion national
group purchasing organization offering contracts, practices, and strategies for effective procurement
of medical supplies, services, and equipment. A multi-year agreement with MedAssets allows
APS Participants to choose from over 900 active manufacturers.

Join Now to Realize Your Maximum Savings Potential.

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