Aebi Schmidt North America Streamlines Public Sector Procurement with Cooperative Purchasing

Whether it’s snowplows for winter storms, trailers for infrastructure projects, or sweepers and attachments for road maintenance, public agencies rely on dependable equipment to keep communities running. Yet municipalities, schools, and nonprofit organizations face a persistent challenge: acquiring the right tools efficiently while remaining fully compliant with procurement rules.

For municipalities, traditional purchasing requires issuing a public bid, collecting multiple competitive proposals, and typically choosing the lowest bidder. While essential for transparency, this process often delays orders by three to five months as agencies line up vendors, gather bids, secure board approval, and finalize purchases. Sourcewell streamlines this process. This U.S.-based cooperative purchasing organization provides government, education, and nonprofit entities with competitively solicited, pre-approved contracts.

“Sourcewell makes the purchasing process much simpler and can reduce a several month-long bidding process to a month or less,” said Shawn Steinmann, Municipal Outside Sales Manager at Monroe Truck Equipment. “It gives municipalities a clear, legal path to get the equipment they need without the hassle of traditional bidding. Once they understand it, they are often surprised by how much time and money it saves.”

Several Aebi Schmidt North America brands leverage Sourcewell to help public agencies access the equipment they need quickly. From snow and ice control to pavement marking and heavy-duty trailers, Monroe Truck Equipment, Towmaster, Meyer, Swenson, MB, and Schmidt all offer high-performance solutions through Sourcewell cooperative contracts.

When serious winter weather hits, municipalities need fast access to reliable equipment. Keeping roads clear and communities moving is critical.
When serious winter weather hits, municipalities need fast access to reliable equipment. Keeping roads clear and communities moving is critical.

Monroe Truck Equipment, Swenson, Towmaster, and Meyer: Fighting Winter with Confidence

When winter hits, municipalities across North America need equipment that works fast. Monroe Truck Equipment, Swenson, Towmaster, and Meyer, four trusted Aebi Schmidt brands, lead the way in municipal snow and ice management:

  • Monroe Truck Equipment provides a full line of snow and ice removal equipment and municipal truck upfits, including dump bodies, scrapers, plows, spreaders, liquid anti-icing and de-icing systems, and year-round work bodies. Monroe manufactures and upfits much of its equipment in the Midwest and distributes it nationwide through its dealer network.
  • Swenson delivers precision-engineered spreaders, liquid anti-icing and de-icing systems, and versatile all-purpose bodies for reliable year-round performance. Products are upfitted and distributed nationwide through Swenson’s authorized dealer network.
  • Towmaster upfits heavy-duty plow trucks and municipal truck bodies to perform reliably in harsh winter conditions. These durable upfits are built to handle year-round municipal and infrastructure tasks
  • Meyer is known for rugged, easy-to-maintain plows and spreaders for light- to medium-duty municipal applications. Meyer equipment is designed for long service life and reliable performance, helping municipalities stay operational in the toughest winter weather.

 

“Sourcewell allows us to respond faster to our municipal customers’ needs, especially when time is critical,” says Nate Kallay, Director of Sales at Meyer. “It removes procurement delays and helps agencies get dependable equipment in the field when they need it most.”

These brands are available through the following Sourcewell contracts:

  • Monroe Truck Equipment: 062222-AEB-1
  • Towmaster: 0662222-AEB-2
  • Meyer: 062222-AEB-3
  • Swenson: 062222-AEB-4
The Road Pro Series from Meyer, available in 36- and 32-inch models, delivers professional-grade snow plowing performance for municipal applications.
The Road Pro Series from Meyer, available in 36- and 32-inch models, delivers professional-grade snow plowing performance for municipal applications.

Towmaster: Trailers for Every Public Works Mission

Towmaster trailers are essential for municipal and infrastructure operations, and Sourcewell makes accessing them easier than ever.

Towmaster’s Sourcewell-awarded contract includes:

  • Drop-deck trailers
  • Tilt-deck trailers
  • Dump trailers
  • Detachable gooseneck trailers
  • Custom, heavy-duty solutions
Towmaster produces trailers, municipal plow trucks, and lighter-duty truck upfits for municipalities across the U.S. and Canada.
Towmaster produces trailers, municipal plow trucks, and lighter-duty truck upfits for municipalities across the U.S. and Canada.

Schmidt and MB: Sweepers, Pavement Marking, and Snow & Ice Management

Schmidt sweepers, available in North America through MB, deliver reliable cleaning and snow removal solutions for streets, highways, and airports. MB also provides:

  • Pavement marking equipment
  • Attachments for trucks, tractors, skid steers, and commercial turf mowers
  • Replacement brushes for broom attachments
  • Airport runway snow and ice clearing equipment

 

Josh Abler, Vice President Airport - MB, says, “Reliable equipment and ready access to parts are essential for keeping airports and municipalities running during winter. Sourcewell provides a fast, compliant way to get everything from snow removal machines to parts that keep equipment operating all season so agencies can focus on safety and efficiency instead of procurement delays.”

Through Sourcewell, these products are accessible via contracts including:

  • 062425-AEB: Schmidt sweepers
  • 050625-AEB: MB pavement marking and attachments
  • 062222-AEB: MB replacement brushes and snow/ice handling equipment
  • 111522-AEB: MB airport runway snow & ice clearing equipment
A fleet of MB5s stages for their next runway clearing operation during a major winter storm at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Photo credit: Adam Neff.
A fleet of MB5s stages for their next runway clearing operation during a major winter storm at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Photo credit: Adam Neff.

Why Sourcewell Works

Sourcewell isn’t just convenient—it’s a strategic advantage. Public agencies rely on it for:

  1. No Bidding Required: Cooperative contracts meet legal procurement requirements, speeding up purchases.
  2. Full Compliance: Every contract is competitively solicited and fully compliant with public procurement laws.
  3. Cost Savings: Agencies benefit from pre-negotiated pricing, discounts, and potential rebates.
  4. Expert Support: Dealers and brand specialists guide municipalities to ensure they get the right equipment.

 

With Sourcewell, agencies can focus on what matters most: keeping communities safe, streets clear, and infrastructure running smoothly.

 

One Source, Many Solutions

From Monroe Truck Equipment’s municipal truck upfits to Towmaster trailers, Meyer and Swenson snow and ice equipment, and MB/Schmidt sweepers and attachments. Through Aebi Schmidt Group, Sourcewell offers a full suite of high-quality solutions. Agencies get the equipment they need quickly and legally, while brands connect with communities without unnecessary delays.

“Budgets are always a concern for municipalities,” says Dave Kjederquist, Director of Sales at Swenson. “Sourcewell gives them a way to maximize their investment without compromising quality.”

Whether the priority is plowing snow, transporting equipment on trailers, sweeping streets, or marking pavement, Sourcewell helps agencies procure the right equipment at the right time so teams can keep communities moving safely and efficiently.

Ready to streamline equipment procurement? Contact your local Monroe, Towmaster, Meyer, Swenson, MB, or Schmidt dealer, or visit Sourcewell’s website to learn how cooperative purchasing can simplify your next purchase.

In Canada, Towmaster and Aebi Schmidt Canada use the Canoe Procurement Group to give public sector buyers access to cooperative purchasing contracts, streamlining purchases, ensuring compliance, and leveraging international buying power.
In Canada, Towmaster and Aebi Schmidt Canada use the Canoe Procurement Group to give public sector buyers access to cooperative purchasing contracts, streamlining purchases, ensuring compliance, and leveraging international buying power.

Discover how cooperative purchasing can dramatically simplify procurement for public agencies. Sourcewell is on standby to guide municipalities and other government organizations through every step, helping you save time, ensure compliance, and access competitively awarded contracts with ease.


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Sourcewell helps public agencies and nonprofits save time and money through cooperative purchasing.
Sourcewell helps public agencies and nonprofits save time and money through cooperative purchasing.