January-March 2008 (Quarterly Newsletter)
Pima County Procurement is pleased to bring you the Online Newsletter. We've designed our newsletter to provide assistance and education on the Procurement process as well as important up-to-date purchasing information. You will find information on upcoming solicitations for Design & Construction as well as Materials & Services. We have also included question and answer forums and pertinent information on the Procurement process, i.e., procedures and policies.
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The Procurement Department has been actively involved in the County's recent Sustainability Ordinance and Initiatives. Under leadership from the County Administrator's office, staff is participating at the top via the Sustainability Steering Committee. With involvement in the seven "S-Team" action teams, from Waste Reduction, Green Purchasing, Alternative Fuels and Transportation, Green Building, and more. Procurement's role in the acquisition of materials is widely known, however we also play a vital role in encouraging ecologically friendly purchases, consideration of total life cycle cost, and appropriate disposition of materials when they are no longer of value to the County. Participation in the S-Teams has already encouraged employees to start recycling programs for CDs/DVD's and Tyvek envelopes, in addition to current recycling programs for office paper. Learn more about what Procurement is doing to support the County's Sustainability Ordinance in future newsletter issues. |
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EDITORIAL: GARBAGE IN < > GARBAGE OUT
by
Terry Finefrock
"What do you expect from a Low Bid Contracting Process?" Have you ever heard this remark about a performance or cost problem with a contract that was established utilizing the Low Bid public procurement process to select the supplier?
Although it’s human nature and very easy to react emotionally regarding the assignment of responsibility for these disappointing circumstances, it’s rarely the fault of the process and is actually caused by the quality of the information (requisition specifications) provided and utilized by the procurement process.
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A photo of the Procurement awards located in the lobby of the 3rd floor, Administration Building. (Click photo enlarge)
A view of the front lobby of the Procurement Department.
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