FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – During Commissioners Court on July 28, 2015, Dave Manz from U.S. Communities presented the Fort Bend County Purchasing Agent with a “U.S. Communities Appreciation Award”. Each year the award is granted for saving taxpayer dollars by using cooperative purchasing agreements. Only 15 agencies receive the annual award out of 55,000 participating entities. U.S. Communities is the leading national government purchasing cooperative, providing government procurement resources and solutions to local and state government agencies, school districts, higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert said, “We are honored to be recognized for the efficiency, dedication and hard work of the FBC Purchasing Department. This frugal attitude is a core value of FBC Commissioners Court and I am proud of the Purchasing Department for their commitment to this value in service to the community.”