Smarter Purchasing Starts Here: Streamline Procurement with Sourcewell

When it comes to public procurement, most agencies are all too familiar with the headaches: time-consuming RFPs, endless paperwork and the uncertainty of vendor reliability.

That’s why we’re excited to share that Urban Solar is now an approved vendor through Sourcewell — a government agency that simplifies procurement while ensuring quality and compliance. Whether you're outfitting bus stops with solar lighting or upgrading to real-time digital signage, Sourcewell makes purchasing Urban Solar products quicker, easier and more cost-effective.

What exactly is Sourcewell?

Sourcewell is a government agency that makes purchasing easier for public organizations across North America. By offering pre-vetted, competitively awarded contracts, it helps transit agencies, cities, schools and nonprofits save time, cut costs and skip the hassle of a lengthy bidding process.

In short: they’ve already done the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. That means no more long, drawn-out bid processes or red tape. With Sourcewell, your team can purchase immediately, compliantly and confidently.

Bus shelter with transit pole lighting illuminates a dark bus stop at night..jpg

Why more agencies are choosing cooperative purchasing

Thousands of agencies across the United States and Canada are utilizing cooperative purchasing contracts. Here’s why:

  • Time savings
    Skip the red tape and bidding delays. Sourcewell contracts are competitively awarded and ready to use.

  • Competitive pricing
    Benefit from pre-negotiated rates that deliver real value without compromising quality.

  • Compliant and simplified
    Sourcewell meets procurement policies, is fully transparent and satisfies RFP requirements.

  • Trusted vendors and products
    Every vendor goes through a comprehensive vetting process — so you know you're getting reliable solutions built to last.

What products are available through Sourcewell?

Through Sourcewell, you can choose from a full suite of off-grid transit amenities including:

Solar-powered transit pole lighting
Choose from PV Stop+ or PV Stop MAX pole-mounted lighting solutions to brighten bus stops. No trenching or complex construction required.

Digital signage 
13" to 42" e-paper or LCD displays to keep riders informed in real time.

Bus shelter lighting and custom options
Enhance visibility and safety at night at your shelters — or let us build something to fit your unique needs.

PV Stop MAX lighting unit brightens up a bus stop for a solo female traveller at night.

How it works (and why it’s so simple)

The good news is, you don’t need to issue a new RFP. Sourcewell has already done the competitive bidding process for you, saving your team valuable time and resources.

Here’s how to get started:

  • Check your membership status (or sign up for free)

  • Visit our cooperative purchasing page

  • Reach out to our team — we’ll take it from there

Ready to procure with confidence?

With Sourcewell, you get access to the products you trust — without the procurement hurdles.

Visit our cooperative purchasing page to explore available products and get started today.

 
 

Written by:
Jacqueline Langen

Jacqueline is a passionate writer with a background in journalism and experience across industries including news, travel, IT and renewable energy. When she's not crafting content, you can find her beach combing or surfing the waves of
Tofino, BC.

 

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