Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
States, State Agencies, Counties, Cities, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Non-Profits and Special Districts.
Does my agency need to be a member of ASBO, NACo, USCM, NIGP or NLC to participate?
No. Any qualified agency can participate in the program.
My state requires local governments to bid everything. Can local governments in my state use this program without going out to bid?
Yes. This contract has been competitively bid by a government agency. Through the Joint Powers Authority or an inter-local agreement, local governments can "piggy-back" this competitively bid contract through U.S. Communities. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements in most states.
What does a government agency need to do in order to participate?
Complete the free online registration found on the U.S. Communities Web site (www.uscommunities.org) and contact your AutoZone National Account Manager (NAM Contact List).
If my agency already has an account with AutoZone, do I need to set-up a new account?
No. Contact your AutoZone National Account Manager (NAM Contact List) to have the U.S. Communities program linked to your existing account.
Where can my agency get to know more about U.S. Communities?
Go to the U.S. Communities Web site at www.uscommunities.org or Contact your AutoZone National Account Manager (NAM Contact List).
How can my agency become a participating U.S. Communities member?
Go to the U.S. Communities Web site at www.uscommunities.org and click the "Register to Participate" link.
Where can my agency get more information about AutoZone, its contract with the City of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Purchasing Services and U.S. Communities?
Contact your AutoZone National Account Manager (NAM Contact List).
