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How To: Processing GPO (Co-Op) CES (Sales)

Cooperative Processing: CES

Written by Renee McNeese

Step 1: Confirm Membership with the Customer

Ask the customer directly if they are currently a CES member.


Step 2: If the Customer Confirms They Are a CES Member

✅ No additional membership agreement is required
✅ Proceed with standard order processing under the CES cooperative agreement

No additional documentation is needed at this time.


Step 3: If the Customer Is NOT a CES Member

If the customer is not currently a CES member:

  1. The customer must complete CES membership registration before the order can move forward.

  2. Have the customer initiate membership by emailing the appropriate CES contact based on location:

CES Contacts by State


Step 4: Confirm Membership

Once the customer has contacted CES:

  • Sales may accept membership confirmation directly from the customer (forwarded email from CES), or

  • Sales may reconfirm by emailing CES using the contacts above


Step 5: Proceed with the Order

✅ Once CES membership is confirmed, the order may proceed as usual
✅ No additional amendments or agreements are required

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