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Stay informed with updates on commodity sourcing, training certifications, and technology contracts at the 17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo. Learn about upcoming solicitations and join the Q&A sessions. Get insights on contract renewals, new contracts, and upcoming solicitations in various categories such as furnishings, equipment, IT, and more.
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17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo – August 11, 2009
17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo • Introduction and Agenda – Charles Covington • Training and Certification – Charles Covington • Commodity Sourcing & Contracting Bureau – Ellen Potts • Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Stu Potlock • Q&A
17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo • Introduction and Agenda – Charles Covington • Training and Certification – Charles Covington • Commodity Sourcing & Contracting Bureau – Ellen Potts • Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Stu Potlock • Q&A
Training and Certification • The Department of Management Services Training and Certification will be five years old on August 19, 2009. • We have sent recertification emails to all certified personnel who will be expiring between August 19, 2009, and August 19, 2010. If you have any questions concerning the emails that were sent, please contact Jennifer Prime at (850) 488-8366. • We are currently establishing the recertification program for those who are expiring after August 19, 2010, and will announce the information regarding those certification requirements shortly.
17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo • Introduction and Agenda – Charles Covington • Training and Certification – Charles Covington • Commodity Sourcing & Contracting Bureau – Ellen Potts • Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Stu Potlock • Q&A
Commodity Sourcing & Contracting BureauActivity Updates Team 1 – Energy & Transportation • Motor Vehicles • Award termination: Maroone Chrysler-Jeep is no longer in business. Their awarded items will not be re-awarded for this contract. • Award reassignment: Maroone Dodge LLC is no longer in business. Their awarded items and existing orders have been reassigned to Maroone Dodge – Pembroke Pines. • Solicitations in Development/Review • Fuel Card • Construction, Industrial, Agricultural & Lawn Equipment • Motor Vehicles
Commodity Sourcing & Contracting BureauActivity Updates Team 2 – Furnishings & Institutional Supplies • Lawn Equipment Renewed through August 16. We are in the process of another short-term renewal to coincide with the beginning of the new Construction, Industrial, Agricultural & Lawn Equipment contract. • Solicitations in Development • Educational/Institutional Furniture • Carpet
Commodity Sourcing & Contracting BureauActivity Updates Team 3 – MRO & Law Enforcement • Tools Renewed through July 29, 2010. • Body Armor (Protective Vests) Renewed through February 2, 2011. • Ammunition & Officers’ Equipment Solicitation launched on August 10.
Commodity Sourcing & Contracting BureauActivity Updates Team 7 – SPAs and Special Projects • Tissues & Towels Renewed through July 31, 2010. Average price decrease of 4%. • Security Officer Services (Armed & Unarmed) Solicitation will be launched this week. • SPA for Pagers and Paging Services Current SPA expires September 25, 2009. This SPA will be re-quoted. • MMCAP (Pharmaceuticals) Memorandum No. 5 updates excluded products and available services.
17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo • Introduction and Agenda – Charles Covington • Training and Certification – Charles Covington • Commodity Sourcing & Contracting Bureau – Ellen Potts • Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Stu Potlock • Q&A
Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau - Contract Updates • Contract Renewals • Benefit Consulting and Actuarial Services (Effective November) • New Contracts • Mainframe software contract: “Rolling Awards” include:Unisys, Information Builders and Allen Systems Group • Still under negotiations with IBM, Compuware, BMC, HP & CA. • Rental Vehicles (Autos and Trucks): Pending resolution of bid protest • Solicitations in Development • Printing and Multi-Function Copying Devices • Mail Services (Mail Room) • Disaster Recovery Services (Information Technology) • P-Card Services (David Bennett to lead procurement) • Boiler and Machinery Property Insurance • Mail Processing Equipment • Management Consulting Services (Open RFP on Existing Contract)
Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Activity Updates Team 4 – Information Technology and Telecommunications • Reviewing other state contracts for a suitable COTS software contract • Leasing under the IT Network Infrastructure STC is available from most vendors. See the website for details. Follow DFS guidelines for approving the manufacturers lease. • Reviewing Federal Blanket Purchase Agreements with GSA/SmartBUY program for security solutions software Team 5 – Office Equipment and Services • Mail Services (Pitney Bowes): Bureau Chief and Legal review prior to launch.
Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Activity Updates Team 6 – Property Insurance & Special Program & Consulting Services • New Team Members: • Holly Merrick, Team Lead, 488-7804 (Services Contracts) • Abbe Justus, 487-0417 (Property Insurance, PRIDE & RESPECT) • IT Consulting Services solicitation was withdrawn and new solicitation was launched July 10, 2009. ALL VENDORS MUST BID TO BE ON THE NEXT CONTRACT. New contract will start 9/1/2009 and avoid fiscal year-end activities in subsequent years.
17th Annual Florida Government Purchasing Conference and Expo • Introduction and Agenda – Charles Covington • Training and Certification – Charles Covington • Commodity Sourcing & Contracting Bureau – Ellen Potts • Technology, Office Equipment and Special Programs Sourcing and Contracting Bureau – Stu Potlock • Q&A