The Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Brian M. Hughes, County Executive authorized, by resolution 2007-252, the Mercer County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System CK09-MERCER pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(6). The Mercer County Department of Purchasing advertises for bids and awards contracts to successful bidders.  With the approval of both the County of Mercer and the successful vendors, local contracting units located within the geographic boundary of Mercer County may voluntarily purchase under the awarded county contracts subject to the bid specifications, terms and conditions. The system is similar in concept to the State Cooperative Purchasing Program. Contracting units should review the list of awarded contracts below and then contact the vendor directly to verify availability. Local units generate resolutions and contracts in accordance with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and Public School Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.