Any government, education or nonprofit agency in Canada or the US that is a registered Sourcewell member can purchase through the contract. That includes:

• Transit agencies

• Municipalities

• School districts

• Universities

• Nonprofits

Not yet a member? Don’t worry. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes on the Sourcewell website.

CALACT members are eligible to purchase products through the program. If you're not a member, you can apply for membership through the CALACT website.

Through our Sourcewell contract, you can purchase our full range of solar-powered and battery-powered transit solutions, including:

• Transit pole lighting 

• Digital displays

• Bus shelter lighting 

• Custom lighting solutions
  

Through CALACT, member can browse a full transit amenity catalog that includes:

• Digital displays

• Transit pole lighting 

• Bus shelter lighting 

• Custom lighting solutions

• Bus shelters

• Transit amenities including wind shields, schedule holders, bike racks and more.

• Time savings: Skip the lengthy RFP process

• Cost savings: Benefit from pre-negotiated pricing

• Transparency: Contracts are publicly awarded and compliant

• Reliability: Products and vendors are thoroughly vetted

Sourcewell is a government agency that offers cooperative purchasing contracts to help public agencies, nonprofits and educational institutions save time and money. By leveraging the purchasing power of thousands of agencies across North America, Sourcewell simplifies procurement with pre-vetted, competitively awarded contracts.

Urban Solar is an awarded Sourcewell vendor (#101221-USB), which means our transit lighting and digital display solutions are available through a streamlined procurement process. We’ve already gone through the competitive bid process — so you don’t have to.

Nope. Because Sourcewell and CALACT have already completed a competitive solicitation and selection process, you're free to purchase from Urban Solar directly using the contract. There’s no additional bidding required.

Absolutely. Cooperative purchasing doesn’t mean cookie-cutter. Our team will work with you to tailor a solar lighting, signage or shelter solution that fits your bus stop requirements, budget and agency’s sustainability goals.

Yes. Purchasing through Sourcewell and CALACT is fully compliant. The contract was awarded through a competitive, publicly solicited RFP process that satisfies most procurement policies in both the US and Canada. You’re not bypassing the process, you’re benefiting from one that’s already been completed on your behalf.

1. Register with Sourcewell if you’re not already a member (registration is free). CALACT members can sign in directly.

2. Contact us and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

3. Select your solution(s) and enjoy the benefits of a smoother, faster purchasing experience.