Moving Forward With Something New | | Choice Partners hosted its first virtual vendor orientation on May 12. Four members of the CP team presented information relative to increasing the vendors' ability to utilize their awarded contracts and better reach Choice members and potential members.
The event was successful with almost 100 attendees, including a majority of the newly awarded vendors.
Choice has typically hosted in-person trainings at their Houston offices for vendors to meet CP staff and their contract managers. Although this vendor orientation was done virtually, it had all the same information focusing on educating vendors on best practices in working with members while being compliant with regulations and laws.
The ultimate goal of CP is to bring members and vendors together so that they can build long-lasting relationships. When a vendor is supported by their sponsor and strengthened with good tools, they can provide their best service to their customers. Either party may contact Choice to assist in the procurement process.
For those who were unable to participate, the Vendor Orientation presentation is available for download on the CP website. | | To assist our members in finding products and/or services they may need with regard to the COVID-19 virus, Choice Partners has updated our page highlighting vendors and their market areas with available products and services. Under "About Us" on our homepage, select COVID-19 to use as a reference guide.
Choice Partners team members are ready to assist members and vendors, current and new, with every need. Emails are monitored daily and any questions may be directed to 1-877-696-2122 . | |  | Laura Sprehe was recently promoted to Food Contract Manager after working for Choice Partners / HCDE for three years as a food contract coordinator.
Prior to CP, Laura worked for Aldine ISD as the dietitian for the child nutrition department for approximately four years. She will continue working with food contracts, managing contracts utilized by CP members food service departments. | | | | A newcomer to Choice Partners, Steve Gibson is a contract manager providing support for various CP vendors. He has more than 15 years experience in purchasing and contract management and is an ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) since 2015.
Steve's background experience includes corporate legal services and civil construction in both private and public sector procurement. | | | | Sarah Langlois, HCDE Legal Counsel | To ensure governmental entities maximize - and keep - federal funds for COVID-19 purchases, including CARES Act and | | FEMA funding, they will need to diligently fulfill and document all procurement and contracting requirements. We expect additional guidance and regulations for CARES Act funding, but at a minimum, documentation of procurement activities and expenditures will be key! Special rules apply to cooperative purchases.
Below is a prepared checklist for entities to | | use as a tool to maximize the potential for reimbursement and compliance with federal regulations for goods and services purchased through a cooperative purchasing program.
Choice Partners is ready to assist you with your COVID-19 purchases, including obtaining quotes and necessary documentation. | | 2020 - 2022 Catalog Available | | Released April 1, the new supply catalog is available for download from the Choice website to get new pricing. The Choice Partners online supply catalog with 1100+ items in nine categories. Vendors are awarded a one year contract with one renewal and they can update pricing quarterly. Use your member login ID to access pdf catalog or shop online. | | HCDE Interlocal Agreements with new members: Atascosa County, Jourdanton, Texas; Elkhart ISD , Elkhart, Texas; Hatch Valley Public Schools , Hatch, N.M.; Hunt County , Texas; Mesa Public Schools , Mesa, AZ; Quanah ISD, Quanah, Texas, and Wortham ISD , Wortham, Texas.
HCDE Out-of-State new members: City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, N.M. ; Maury County 911, Columbia, Tenn.; Sumter County School, Bushnell, Fla., and University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO . | | Recently Awarded Contract for Cleaning of Parking Lots, Exterior Buildings, Environmental Solutions & Related Services; Uniforms and Related Services; Tree Trimming, Landscaping, Debris Removal and Related Services; Insurance and Third Party Administration Services, and Flags, Flag Poles, Accessories and Related Items. Recently Renewed Contracts for Athletic and Physical Education Supplies and Related Items; Boxes, Packaging Supplies, Freight Services and Related Items; High Quality Printing, Copying and Related Items; IDIQ - Fire, Safety, Security, Surveillance Equipment and Installation Services; On-Call IDIQ Building Controls and Related Items; Dairy and Other Related Products; Technology Products and Services; Recapped Tires, New Tires and Related Items and Services; Bottled Drinking Water, Coolers, and Other Related Products; Bread Products; Site Based Pizza Program; Waste & Recycling Collection Services, and Musical Instruments & Related Items.
Assignment of Contract from TCG Group Holdings, LLC to Trusted Capital Group. | | | | July 22 - 23 South Padre Island, TX
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| | Let your contacts who are quality vendors know about these opportunities. They must register in our E-Bid system to do business with us. | | AFTER SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTION IS LIFTED, we would love for our members to host a training. Trainings are a great way to network and gain exposure. If you would like to host a training, submit your information to the link below: | | Do you know a vendor who has provided exemplary service? Have a statement to make about Choice Partners service quality? Want to share with others about a Choice contract that meets your needs? Submit your review using the link below. | | | | 6005 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055 1-877-696-2122 www.choicepartners.org | | | | | | | |
