Presented by:

Cindi Deegan, C.P.M. Director of Purchasing UC Merced

Building Local Partnerships

at UC Merced

CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference 2011

Why is this important to UC Merced

and

What does it have to do with sustainability?

Where UC Merced started …

Opportunities

Campus Vision and Goals aligned with

Community Vision and Goals

Local Resources

Campus Growth & Long Range Development Plans

Collaborative Community Culture

Initiated Local Business Partnership Event

Defined Purpose of Event

Invited Local Agency/Institution Procurement

Offices to Participate

Contacted Chamber of Commerce for

Sponsorship

Secured Venue

Commenced Event Planning…

BUILDING LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

Planning and Logistics Event Focus and Name Roles/Responsibilities Event Date & Time Planning Meeting Schedule

Local Key Vendor Participation Agenda Invitations to Dignitaries Advertising Signage Facility Requirements (A/V, tables seating, etc.) Food & Beverage Registration Door Prizes Thank You Letters Evaluation Surveys

Invited Local Agency/Institution Procurement Offices to ParticipateContacted Chamber of Commerce for SponsorshipSecured Venue Commenced Event Planning…

Program Agenda

Registration Breakfast Welcome & Introduction of Dignitaries Presentation Panel Q & A Breakout Sessions Networking (Agency Booths Open) Door Prize Drawing

Future Plans

Positive Outcomes

Increase in local/small business contracts and contacts

Networking of procurement officials within the community

Education and collaboration between businesses and agencies

Improved economic landscape

Economic Impact Statistics(as of March 2011)

San Joaquin Valley goods and services purchased $ 118,227,994Other State of California goods and services purchased 146,179.580All other 175,447,912

TOTAL $ 439,855,486

(excludes construction spend)

37% of total spend for goods and services in San Joaquin Valley 38% of Valley spend is in City of Merced 46% of spend for last F/Y is with small businesses

How this supports Sustainability

Reduces Environmental Impacts Packaging, location, fuel consumption

Promotes Social Responsibility Economic impacts, diversity, community, ethics

Influences Local Mindset

Partner for sustainability to maximize resources

Understand our value to suppliers and their value to us

Provide venues for education and networking

Focus on the collective goals of the partnership

Develop the right relationships and you can be on the cutting edge of sustainability

Keys to Success