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The Procurement Edge – News for the Professional in Public Purchasing

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So those of you who had the opportunity to go to the 63rd Annual NIGP Forum in Charlotte, N.C., have already returned to your respective offices and are engaging those around you with the wonderful experiences and knowledge you learned while there. Certainly, you’ve taken bits and pieces you jotted down in the Plenary Sessions and are ready to “Maximize Your Potential” just like Steve Gilliland told you to do, and you’ve remembered the “Oz Perspective” when dealing with “Inclusion and Diversity” as we learned from Lenora Billings-Harris; and, we know about our “Sustainable Environment, Ethical Procurement Policy” from the session headed by Paul Warren and Jim Nicholson, and, we will never forget the nuggets of wisdom that we were charged with from Mike Lipkin’s session to “Live Above The Line”. Finally, we were all humored and shaken with the impact Ross Shafer left when he informed us at the Closing General Session that contrary to previous reports, “Nobody Moved Our Cheese.” So, how do we STAY CHARGED? How do we convert all of the networking experiences, all of the new knowledge, all of the new applications of old theories, all of the things we never thought of before, all those new ideas that are bouncing around looking for a place to plant themselves, to nurture and to blossom for yourself and those where you are? How do we make a difference in the attitude we have as Public Purchasers and the example we give those around us because we have a new PRO-CURRENT running through us? The answer is two simple words: DON’TDON’TDON’TDON’T STOPSTOPSTOPSTOP!!!! Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop believing in yourself and the contributions that you can give to your staff and those around you. Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop networking with new and old friends that have found a different way to do the same thing a little bit better. Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop striving to excel in your profession by becoming certified to the highest level you can achieve. Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop participating in Chapter Educational Opportunities and NIGP sponsored events. Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop seeking out the wisdom of our organizational leadership and tapping them for the wealth of knowledge that most of them would love to share, but, haven’t been asked to do so. Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop expressing your enthusiasm for your profession, for your chapter, or for yourself, knowing that people tend to surround themselves with the people that are excited and positive and progressive in the way they conduct themselves… because that kind of energy is CONTAGIOUS. Don’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stopDon’t stop inspiring and being inspired. The sure fire way to stay charged after being part of such a motivating experience as the 63rd Annual NIGP Forum in Charlotte, N.C., is to make those disciplines part of your normal day to day and in so doing, RE-CHARGING and keeping another professional on track to join the Winner’s Circle. ~Steve Sammons


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SEPTEMBER 17SEPTEMBER 17SEPTEMBER 17SEPTEMBER 17thththth , 2008 , 2008 , 2008 , 2008 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

TRANSPORTATION TRAINING SITE

1881 E. 25th Street

Columbus. OH

Guest Speaker:

8:30am – NOON

SEPTEMBER 22SEPTEMBER 22SEPTEMBER 22SEPTEMBER 22ndndndnd –––– 24 24 24 24thththth , 2008 , 2008 , 2008 , 2008 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC PROCURMENTINTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC PROCURMENTINTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC PROCURMENTINTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC PROCURMENT

Columbus Regional Airport Authority

4600 International Gateway

Columbus, OH 43219

2pm – 4pm

The Good To Know Stuff

SEPT. 1-30 AMERICAN YOUTH MONTH SEPT. 17-23 NATIONAL FARM SAFETY & HEALTH WEEK SEPT. 17-23 CONSTITUTION WEEK SEPT. 20 NATIONAL HUNTING & FISHING DAY

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PRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENT Mark Hutchison, Mark Hutchison, Mark Hutchison, Mark Hutchison, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services

Voice: (614) 466-2375 Fax: (614) 466-7525

[email protected]

VICEVICEVICEVICE----PRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENT Joe Lombardi, Joe Lombardi, Joe Lombardi, Joe Lombardi, CPPO, CPPB

City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities Voice: (614) 645-6031 Fax: (614) 645-5424

[email protected]

TREASURERTREASURERTREASURERTREASURER Carol Clingman,Carol Clingman,Carol Clingman,Carol Clingman, CPPB

State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services Voice: (614) 752-0032 Fax: (614) 644-1785

[email protected]

SECRETARYSECRETARYSECRETARYSECRETARY Dana King,Dana King,Dana King,Dana King, CPPB


[email protected]

MEMBERMEMBERMEMBERMEMBER----ATATATAT----LARGELARGELARGELARGE Stephen Hunter,Stephen Hunter,Stephen Hunter,Stephen Hunter, CPPO


[email protected]

PASTPASTPASTPAST----PRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENTPRESIDENT R. Fred Myers, R. Fred Myers, R. Fred Myers, R. Fred Myers, CPPO, CPPB City of Columbus, Purchasing Office

Voice: (614) 645-8518 Fax: (614) 645-7051

[email protected]

“A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.”

~John Barrymore


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November 19, 2008, may seem a little too far away to be thinking about, but, like Christmas, it will be here before you know it. So why is November 19th so important? This is the date of the CO-OPP Annual Luncheon and Election of Officers. The Nominating Committee is responsible to distribute information to the General Membership for the purpose of nominating a member(s) of the Chapter who is/are interested in holding an office on the Board of Trustees. The offices include, the Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Member-at-Large. We are in receipt of some nominations, and it appears there will be some choices to make this year, which is a fantastic sign that there is a growing interest in the leadership of this organization. The Nominating Committee plans to distribute a slate of candidates for election to the Offices of the Board of Trustees by October 17, 2008. Continue submitting the name(s), of CO-OPP member(s) who have interest in serving on the board. Nomination forms and information on each position are being placed on the CO-OPP Website www.coopp.org. Please fax or email forms to: Steve Hunter, Member-at-Large Nominating Committee Chair Office of Procurement Services 4200 Surface Rd. Columbus, OH 43228-1395 Fax: (614) 466-7525 Email: [email protected]

The Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing

Committee (I.C.P.C.) was created to reduce the costs of

goods and services by providing public entities with

opportunities for cooperative purchasing. The thought is

that by agreeing on competitive specifications and

contract terms and conditions for items of common usage,

participants can benefit from the combined strengths of

each other to get the best possible pricing for their

entities. Over the past several years, committee

members have shared contracts and information for FUEL,

PAPER, CELL PHONES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, and PLASTIC CAN

LINERS, to name a few.

That being said, a spirited group of twelve (12) interested

CO-OPP members, representing the State, City, County,

Airport Authority, the City of Westerville, Lake Metro

Parks, Columbus City Schools, Ohio State University, the

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and

COTA, gathered at MORPC on August 20th

, to discuss how

to reinvigorate the committee and participation in it.

Discussion was lively and optimistic from the various

agencies with a focus on the various restrictions they are

each having with regard to Cooperative Contracts.

Steve Hunter of the State of Ohio shared some highlights

from the Report of the Procurement Reform and the

changes it meant for State Purchasing. Karl Kuespert and

Chris Johnston from Franklin County spoke on the

restrictions they are experiencing in buying from other

entities bids. Dennis Carney expressed his concerns

regarding Schools and the restrictions they have with

purchasing from CO-OPP contracts, and, Barb Johnson of

the Airport Authority, lead the discussion on the need to

develop ways to reach our membership by showing the

benefits of Cooperative Purchasing and actively

supporting a Committee with a charge to make a

difference for our organization.

Bonny Rickerson, CPPB, COTA is the acting CO-CHAIR for

ICPC and has been the spark plug in the ICPC

Revitalization effort. There is still much to do and plans

for a fall presentation to the MORPC Board of Directors

are well underway. Take a minute and think about how

ICPC can help your entity AND definitely make plans to

join us at our next meeting, Tuesday, October 14th

, 11am

to 2pm at MORPC, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100. CONTACT

Bonny @ (614) 275-5875 to RSVP for this meeting.


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ONE MORE TO GO.ONE MORE TO GO.ONE MORE TO GO.ONE MORE TO GO. As promised, the new Universal Public

Purchasing Certification Council’s (UPPCC) computer

based testing for CPPB and CPPO certification will begin

in OCTOBER 2008.

The NIGP WEBSITE www.nigp.org has an excellent

module on the home page simply called CERT PREP

CENTRAL. After you click on the icon bearing those

words, you will be directed to a page which shows you a

really cool outline and resource guide to get you moving

in the direction of getting certified.

Everything from what you need to do to prepare to

how long in advance you should begin to what

“Foundation Classes” will help you run the course

successfully, is included in this resource.

I’m writing this from experience, having been through

the excitement of the Charlotte Forum, when CO-OPP

won two of the three major individual awards and

placed in the third category (Chapter of the Year). I saw

the names of my peers rolling marquee on the big

screen, bearing their letters of CERTIFICATION and YES, I

am punching in to CERT PREP CENTRAL to join them.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the audit, evaluation and investigative arm of the United States Congress. Often referred to as “the Congressional

Watchdog” and the “Taxpayers’ Best Friend”, this Office is charged with monitoring the use of public funds, evaluating federal programs and making recommendations to help ensure the effective use of government funds on behalf of the American people. Another function of this office, which affects the way we do our jobs, is hearing and making judgments on various bid protests filed by vendors who for a myriad of reasons are deemed unsuccessful in public procurement bid opportunities.

Here are a few GAO decisions to consider:

LUCENT TECH., WORLD SERVICES, INC., Case #B-295462, March 2, 2005. The vendor filed a protest arguing that the agency unfairly excluded it from participation in a procurement effort. The GAO DENIED the protest because the Contracting Officer reasonably determined that the protestor had an ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST arising from its preparation of the technical specification used by the agency in the solicitation.

WareOnEarth Communications, Inc.,WareOnEarth Communications, Inc.,WareOnEarth Communications, Inc.,WareOnEarth Communications, Inc., Case #B-298408, July 11, 2006. The vendor filed a protest challenging the agency’s issuance of amendments changing the basis of price evaluation, concluding that he was not given a reasonable opportunity to file his protest before the

due date of the revised bid proposals. The GAO DENIEDDENIEDDENIEDDENIED the protest noting that the protestor received the amendments four (4) days before the revised bid proposals were due and declined to take into consideration the factors involved in filing a protest, (i.e., research and the complexity of the protest issues). Their failure to do so undermines the significance of the no-exception standard of timeliness rules. SOMETIMES, the best medicine is knowing what is and

what isn’t and running the roost on those standards.

The Procurement Edge is a publication of the Central Ohio

Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP), a chapter of

the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).

All articles and or information presented within are written

and/or compiled by the Public Relations Committee, as

follows: Steve Sammons-Chairman; Jean Stephenson;

Jack Hill II; Geri Berry; Teri Wilkinson; and, Harry

Graham, members. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs

are provided by Harry Graham, staff photographer. The

Procurement Edge is produced during the months where

General Membership Meetings are held: January, March,

May, September and November.


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Here’s AnotherHere’s AnotherHere’s AnotherHere’s Another GoldenGoldenGoldenGolden Opportunity For You!!Opportunity For You!!Opportunity For You!!Opportunity For You!! DATEDATEDATEDATE WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17thSEPTEMBER 17thSEPTEMBER 17thSEPTEMBER 17th, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2008

TIMETIMETIMETIME 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am –––– 12NOON 12NOON 12NOON 12NOON

LOCATIONLOCATIONLOCATIONLOCATION TRANSPORTATION DIVISION TRANSPORTATION DIVISION TRANSPORTATION DIVISION TRANSPORTATION DIVISION TRAINING CENTER, 1TRAINING CENTER, 1TRAINING CENTER, 1TRAINING CENTER, 1881 East 25881 East 25881 East 25881 East 25thththth Street, Columbus, OH Street, Columbus, OH Street, Columbus, OH Street, Columbus, OH

SPEAKERSPEAKERSPEAKERSPEAKER

SUSAN WILLEKE, Education Coordinator, OHIO ETHICS COMMISSIONSUSAN WILLEKE, Education Coordinator, OHIO ETHICS COMMISSIONSUSAN WILLEKE, Education Coordinator, OHIO ETHICS COMMISSIONSUSAN WILLEKE, Education Coordinator, OHIO ETHICS COMMISSION The Ohio Ethics Commission The Ohio Ethics Commission The Ohio Ethics Commission The Ohio Ethics Commission was created in 1973 by the Ohio General Assembly as part of Ohio’s Ethics Law to promote ethics in public service and strengthen the public opinion on how the actions and activities of the Government are being conducted. The Commission is a diverse bipartisan body of six (6) members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Ohio State Senate. Commission members serve staggered six-year tenures during which time they have the primary charge to administer the Ethics Law and related statutes that governs most public officials and employees at the state and local levels of government. Ms. Willeke, Ms. Willeke, Ms. Willeke, Ms. Willeke, is an advisory Attorney, expert on Governmental Ethics and highly acclaimed speaker on the subject of Ethics as it relates to public service. In light of recent local and national scandals by many noted Public Officials and Ohio’s current get tough position on Ethics, the message she brings is one that will impact all public servants, no matter what capacity of state, municipal and county government they work in.

The responsibility of Ethics in public procurement, and more importantly in every facet of public service, is one that directly impacts the public confidence of public offices, officials, and agencies who have the privilege to represent them. The Commission will continue to oversee compliance with the law and the education of those who work within its agencies.

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EDUCATION COMMITTEEEDUCATION COMMITTEEEDUCATION COMMITTEEEDUCATION COMMITTEE presentspresentspresentspresents

and if you STILL NEED SOME CONVINCING…

contact any of the following for additional

information: [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

The page that follows is the Member/Non-Member Application for Registration. A separate VENDOR Registration form and corresponding Terms & Conditions will be forwarded under a separate Broadcast. To make this event free for our membership, we need the commitment of VENDORS to be part of our Products Exposition and ultimately a part of our networking opportunities. Do what you can to move this information to your vendor lists, to those people you know would be interested in investing in a WIN-WIN experience, and anyone you can think of to make this a success for both the attendees and the vendors.

Guess, I forgot to mention Guess, I forgot to mention Guess, I forgot to mention Guess, I forgot to mention that IT’S that IT’S that IT’S that IT’S FREE for FREE for FREE for FREE for COCOCOCO----OPP OPP OPP OPP

MEMBERS… MEMBERS… MEMBERS… MEMBERS… that’s that’s that’s that’s right! right! right! right!

FREE, NO FREE, NO FREE, NO FREE, NO COST, COST, COST, COST,

ZIPPO, NADDA, A REAL BARGAIN ZIPPO, NADDA, A REAL BARGAIN ZIPPO, NADDA, A REAL BARGAIN ZIPPO, NADDA, A REAL BARGAIN FOR YOUR TIME…FOR YOUR TIME…FOR YOUR TIME…FOR YOUR TIME…

OCTOBER 27 – 28, 2008 COSI Columbus

333 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

an itty-bitty educational forum at a really cool spot with good food, great friends, Speaker: ANDY CORE – Lifestyle Realist on Living A Balanced Life, a chance to network, a products exposition, light breakout sessions and a chance to venture through the ultimate playground for your brain… The Center of Science & Industry, reminding us all that every individual contribution to society has the power to change the world … WHAT A FANTASTIC LINEUP !!


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Come Out Learn and Laugh with an Organization of Qualified Professionals United to Invest in Utilizing our Many Talents

October 27-28, 2008 Location: COSI Columbus

333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Registration: Mark your choice of registration _____ CO-OPP Chapter Members - No Charge _____ Non-Chapter Member - $75.00 (Includes educational sessions, meals, and vendor exposition) Make checks payable to: CO-OPP P. O. Box 2122 Columbus, Ohio 43216-2122 Forward Attendee Registration and fee to the address above, or fax Attendee Registration to Yvette Lewis at (614) 239-5064. All pre-registrations and payments must be received no later than October 17, 2008. Once payment is received a confirmation package will be sent to you. There is no refund of registration fees.

Exhibit Schedule:

Monday, October 27, 2008 Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Registration & Reception 7:30 am – 8:30 am Sign In & Breakfast Buffet 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Breakout Sessions 8:30 am – 9:30 am Opening Sessions / Andy Core-Speaker 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Speaker: Andy Core - Lifestyle Realist

Living A Balanced Life 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Products Exposition / Networking

4:30 pm Break or Dismiss 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Explore COSI Exhibition Area 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Social Event w/Entertainment 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Conclusion & Door Prizes

For information contact: Yvette Lewis, CPPB [email protected] or (614) 239-5064

COLLOQUIUM

For

Procurement Professionals

Name Certifications:___CPPO___CPPB___CPM (As it should appear on your name badge) Agency Title Address City State Zip

Telephone (____) Fax (____) E-Mail Address_______________________________________________________________


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PARTING

SHOTS….

ANDY CORE is a healthy lifestyle realist with a Master’s Degree in the Science of Human Performance who has spent the last 16 years perfecting the art of inspiring people to become a more vibrant part of today’s hectic society by learning how to energize themselves and enjoy life. Andy is the keynote speaker in the FREE Educational Forum scheduled for October 27-28, 2008 at COSI Columbus. His sessions are enthusiastic and entertaining and always motivating. Make plans to attend this FUN Fair and listen as Andy helps inspire us all to take that next step from “knowing we need to live a healthier life” to actually doing something about it.

FORUM NOTES FROM CHARLOTTE AND YOUR V.P. As I pitted, after a long race on the high banks of Lowe’s Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., I have been able to reflect on what this year’s forum meant to me, both, as a professional and as a member of CO-OPP. First, let me congratulate Barbara Johnson (National Manager National Manager National Manager National Manager of the Year)of the Year)of the Year)of the Year) and Gayle Blankenship (National Buyer of the YearNational Buyer of the YearNational Buyer of the YearNational Buyer of the Year). What an honor it is to see two of our own take these esteemed awards in the same year. What a statement it makes for our Chapter and most importantly Barb and Gayle. CO-OPP has had three (3) Buyer of the YearBuyer of the YearBuyer of the YearBuyer of the Year recipients, Jack Yost, Parshotan Lal Channa, and now, Gayle Blankenship. I was fortunate to be part of the Leadership Symposium on Saturday, July 26th. It was an all day event that discussed current trends, issues, and ideas for Chapters. Let me tell you, CO-OPP’s engine is revving at a much higher RPM than most Chapters. We are certainly on the front stretch of the race. The networking with folks is always my most enjoyable time at forums, which may have something to do with my shshshshy y y y personality. Anyways, the trends coming to Public Procurement include more bids by RFP, succession planning, cooperative procurement efforts, and, green initiatives, and, because of our own networking web, our entities will be on the right side tires of these trends and won’t need a “splash~n~go” or duct tape to finish the race. Though I am still a few months away from being your leader, I have a sense of anxiety and nervousness. Thanks to Mark Hutchison during his term as President, CO-OPP has been able to be re-energize and re-focus beyond the heights reached before him and filling his shoes will be a daunting task (especially since I only wear a size 10). When I think of the members of this organization that continue to give their time, effort, and dedication, through service on committees and volunteering efforts, I just shift into gear and know that everything will be fine. It’s gonna be alright. ~Joe Lombardi~Joe Lombardi~Joe Lombardi~Joe Lombardi

The CAN MAN says, “Some of you are still enduring or just recovering from a power outage in Ohio that has left hundreds of thousands without power… as difficult as it was/has been for all of us, it is just a drop of water in comparison to those victims of Hurricane IKE in Texas and on a closer note, the thousands of families, homeless and seemingly forgotten, who face the devastation of feeding their families EVERY DAY. I can’t help but imagine what might happen if organizations like ours surged into cooperative action to help in the fight for those who need it most. This month’s theme is JUST A MITE, a reminder of the biblical story of the woman who gave her last mite as an offering to the church. We’re not asking for much, just bring ONE CANNED GOOD or TWO QUARTERS (equivalent) to the Meeting and make a BIG DIFFERENCE in your community.”


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NIGP PUTS THE OPPORTUNITY ON YOUR LINE….. REEL IT IN!

AT EVERY STAGE… whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional,

NIGP supports your ambition TO BE THE BEST

Procurement Essentials Strengthening Best Practices Management & Leadership *Introduction to Public Procurement *Legal Aspects *Contract Administration *Sourcing in the Public Sector *Capital Acquisitions *Effective Contract Writing *Ethics: A Survival Guide

*Logistics & Transportation *Warehousing & Inventory Control *Contracting for Public Sector Services *Effective Mgmt. of Construction Contracts *Performance Based RFP’s *Developing & Managing RFP’s *Planning, Scheduling, & Requirement Analysis.

*Fundamentals of Management & Leadership *Alternate Dispute Resolution *Risk Management in Public Contracting *Protests & Disputes: What’s A Buyer To Do? *Project Management for Workgroups *Adding Value to the Procurement Process *World Class Procurement Practices *Principles & Techniques of Problem Solving

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Deputy ChairDeputy ChairDeputy ChairDeputy Chair, give Diane a shout at: , give Diane a shout at: , give Diane a shout at: , give Diane a shout at: 614/644-6365. YouYouYouYou’’’’ll be glad you did!ll be glad you did!ll be glad you did!ll be glad you did!

The NIGP Website has a myriad of resources for all of its busy membership. Consider the following information, food for the Procurement Professional who will not sit and watch a world of opportunity go by. DIG IN !!


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2008 CO-OPP COMMITTEE CHAIRS If you would like to be a Committee Member, contact the respective Chairs below:

EDUCATION

Gayle Blankenship State of Ohio, Office of Procurement Services 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395 Voice: (614) 644-5993 Fax: (614) 644-1785 Email: [email protected]

PROGRAM

Alan Childress, CPPO State of Ohio, Dept. of Rehab. and Correction 868 Freeway Drive North, Cols. OH 43229 Voice: (614) 752-0261 Fax: (614) 752-1598 Email: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP

Diane Ford, CPPB State of Ohio, DAS State Purchasing 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228-1395 Voice: (614) 644-6365 Fax: (614) 644-5799 Email: [email protected]

FINANCE

Joe Lombardi, CPPO, CPPB City of Cols., Department of Public Utilities 910 Dublin Road, 3rd Floor, Cols. OH 43215 Voice: (614-645-6031 Fax: (614) 645-5424 Email: [email protected]

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Steve Sammons City of Cols., Department of Public Utilities 910 Dublin Road, 3rd Floor, Cols. OH 43215 Voice: (614) 645-5951 Fax: (614) 645-5424 Email:[email protected]

HISTORIAN

Diane Ford, CPPB State of Ohio, DAS State Purchasing 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395 Voice: (614) 644-6365 Fax: (614) 644-5799 Email: [email protected]

ICPC

Ann Geter COTA, Supply Management 1600 McKinley Avenue, Cols. OH 43219 Voice: (614) 275-5903 Fax: (614) 275-5892 Email: [email protected]

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

David C. Newcomer City of Cols., Department of Public Utilities 910 Dublin Road, Cols. OH 43215 Voice: (614) 645-5735 Fax: (614) 645-5424 Email: [email protected]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Stephen A. Hunter, CPPO State of Ohio, Office of State Procurement 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395 Voice: (614) 466-7066 Fax: (614) 466-7525 Email: [email protected]

LEGISLATION

Jeff Westhoven, CPPO, CPPB State of Ohio, Das/General Services Division 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228 Voice: (614) 466-4459 Fax: (614) 466-1040 Email: [email protected]

CODE OF REGULATIONS

R. Fred Myers, CPPO, CPPB City of Columbus, Purchasing Office 50 W. Gay Street, 1st Floor, Cols. OH 43215 Voice: (614) 645-8518 Fax: (614) 645-7051 Email: [email protected]

JURISDICTIONAL

Judy Ciccone City of Dublin 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017 Voice: (614) 410-4439 Fax: (614) 410-2965 Email: [email protected]

REVERSE TRADE FAIR 2007*

Maureen McGuire, CPPB State of Ohio, DAS, State Purchasing 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395 Voice: (614) 466-4265 Fax: (614) 466-1785 Email: [email protected] * 2008 is an off year for the Reverse Trade Fair.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Barbara Johnson, CPPO, CPPB, MPA Columbus Regional Airport Authority 4600 International Gateway, Cols., OH 43219 Voice: (614) 239-4088 Fax: (614) 239-7834 Email: [email protected]

WEBMASTER

Tammy Marcum State of Ohio, DAS, State Purchasing 4200 Surface Road, Cols. OH 43228-1395 Voice: (614) 466-4763 Fax: (614) 466-2059 Email: [email protected]


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“The process by which the public purchaser

demonstrates a standard of compentency for the

benefit of public and themselves.” There are

currently three (3) levels of Certification available in

our organization. The Certified Professonal Public

Buyer (CPPB) is the first level, followed by the

Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and the

most recent addition to the Certification family, the

Executive Certificate in Public Procurement (ECPP).

All of these levels of certification express a

combination of work experience, coursework in

procurement, dedication to the profession, and

formal education. The UPPCC website, accessible

from the NIGP Education tab, has a PDF file of the

new 2008 Body of Knowledge that is exceptional for

CPPB/CPPO Examination Preparation.

The core of continuing educational opportunities for

NIGP members. Over 100 total classes, some of

which are scheduled at various venues/chapters

throughout each year. A complete listing is

available on the NIGP website in a spreadsheet

appropriately called, “The Guide”. It contains the

Course name, the Continuing Educational Units

(CEU’s), the contact hours and the UPPCC

recertification points you have and/or will earn by

attending.

Distance learning, at your own pace, in your own

confines, on your PC, at a time that is convenient to

you is the ideal way to hone your skills, creatively

train your staff, and encourage lively discussion

amongst your peers. There are also some online

graduate courses in public procurement being

offered through Florida Atlantic University (FAU),

which can be accessed from the NIGP Website.

With the use of a computer and phone, you can

participate in a 90 minute live workshop from your

desk, focusing on topics which cover the pulse of our

organization. You can ask questions, particpate in

discussions and interact with your instructor and

other classmates from around the country, all while

earning certification points. These sessions are

limited and require a registration process for

scheduling purposes.

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES: At the time of this printing, there were no more

CPPB and/or CPPO Examination Preparation Classes

being offered in 2008, with the exception of a CPPO

Webinar (see bullet on this page).

Join me in exercising your right to move towards that

effort, by consulting with CERT PREP CENTRAL

on the NIGP Website to get lined up for a run to the

CERTIFICATION gold!

See you on the winners podium.

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES:

September 22-24, 2008 8am-5pm

INTRO. TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Columbus Regional Airport Authority

4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH

November 13-14, 2008 8am-5pm

PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR

PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS

Department of Administrative Services

4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH

Instructor: Alan H. Culpepper, CPPO, VCO

Deadline 10/14/08

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:

How To Process & Evaluate Bids

8 hour class (you have 90 days to complete it)

Specification Writing


Unit Cost Analysis


UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:

Thursday, October 2, 2008 1-2:30pm

Preparing for the New CPPO Computerized

Exam – What To Expect.

Presenter: William E. Hertwig, Jr.

CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., A.P.P.

(deadline to register 9/26/08)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 1-2:30pm

Market Research: A Risk Management Tool

Presenter: Myra Smith, CPPB

(deadline to register 10/01/08)


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The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is comprised of three elected Commissioners who are given charge for the management and direction of the 33rd largest County in the United States. Commissioners Marilyn Brown (President), Mary Jo Kilroy, and Paula Brooks, have collectively administered a budget of over $1.25 billion to protect and preserve the high quality of life that continues to reward Franklin County with national regard for sound fiscal planning, leadership and overall business practices, ranking it among the very best in our Country. The Board is responsible for the operation of some of the most important agencies for our citizenry: Animal Care and Control, Child Support Enforcement, Economic Development & Planning, Fleet Management, Human Resources, Job and Family Services, Homeland Security and Justice Programs, Office on Aging, Public Facilities Management, Purchasing Department and Sanitary Management. Our Spotlight this month falls on a keynote player in a very efficient and active Purchasing Office, responsible for the generation of over 200 competitively bid contracts and more than 12,000 Purchase Orders in excess of $200 million of non-payroll expenditures. Jennifer L. Fair is a Senior Purchasing Coordinator, with a concentration in Information Technology, a position she has held for the last 2+ years of a 16 year career with the County. In 2001, while working with Franklin County Children’s Services (FCCS), Jennifer received the Franklin County Children’s Services Bright Idea of the Year Award, for her work on the creation and completion of the Farewell to Franklin Village Event. Just the beginning of her honors, Jennifer was again honored in 2002 by FCCS, with the Franklin County Children’s Services Employee of the Year (Indirect Services), an achievement marking her continued success and professional excellence. In her purchasing endeavors, Jennifer has been directly involved in the coordination of a wide array of bids from Senior Options Services, which provides our older citizens with their rights to community based programs and care giving services enabling them the quality of life they deserve, to Software programs to keep our Sheriff’s offices current with the technological advances they need to do their jobs. A graduate of Westland High School, Jennifer has one son, Joey, age 9, who commands the best of her quality family time. She enjoys camping and bargain shopping in her spare time and hopes to continue her natural progression with the County, accepting each challenge as a new opportunity to keep Franklin County at the pinnacle of our nation’s County Governments, ranking in the top 5, as one of the best managed counties in America. There is no reason to expect anything less with such quality employees. JENNIFER L. FAIR is someone you should know.

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