THE PROPERTY Connection S Third Quarter 2015 • Volume 31, Issue 3 P A Publication of the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property

Bureau of Senior Services Finds Sign Up for Excellent Value With WVSASP WVSASP’s Mailing List!

Eligible organizations and pub- lic sales customers interested in being kept updated on events, propery availability and other sales opportunities offered by the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property (WVSASP) can now subscribe to one or both of our electronic mailing lists free of charge. Individuals may choose the “West Virginia Surplus Property Mailing List” for general public announcements regarding up- coming public events and special offers at WVSASP. Bureau of Senior Services Director of Health and Wellness Deborah Isner, left, is The “Surplus Eligible Organiza- pictured with Gloria Anderson, procurement officer with the agency. Anderson tion Mailing List” is for informa- said the agency has purchased furniture from the West Virginia State Agency for tion relevant only to registered Surplus Property, including the desk pictured. Please see MAILING LIST, Page 6 For Gloria Anderson, procurement officer for the West Virginia Bureau of -Se nior Services, finding the best value for her agency’s budgeted dollars is impor- tant. “As a state government agency, we are spending taxpayer dollars, so maxi- In Other News... mizing value is important to me,” she said. The Bureau of Senior Services administers programs for senior citizens  Manager's Perspective: throughout the state. Anderson said that when a need arises for new equipment in the office, her first call is to the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Proper- Continuing to Change the ty (WVSASP). “In my time working for the State of West Virginia, I have always Look of Surplus Property connected with WVSASP first,” she said. “I just give them a call whenever I need  Check Out What WVSASP something.” Has to Offer You! Over the years, Anderson said the agency has purchased a variety of surplus  Technology Available Please see SENIOR SERVICES, Page 2 Again at Surplus Property Continuing to Change the Look of Surplus Property

Fall is about change. It is saying down the warehouse buildings and farewell to the long days of summer setting up the new building will be- The Manager's and those things that come with it – gin in earnest. Perspective baseball, ice cream, crickets at night. The new building will be more Elizabeth That is not to say that what fall offers than 19,000 square feet, with nearly is bad; only that it is different. 15,000 square feet of storage space, Perdue Autumn gives us the chang- and more than 4,000 square feet of ing color of leaves highlighting the office space. Additionally, there will on the changes beauty of the West Virginia moun- be approximately 5,000 square feet that are occur- tains, football games, Halloween of detached outdoor storage space. ring at WVSASP. and cooler temperatures. Obviously, these changes are These changes include offering an As the seasons change, the West monumental for WVSASP, which email subscription list sign-up on Virginia State Agency for Surplus has undergone a gradual series of the WVSASP website for eligible or- Property (WVSASP) continues to changes in recent years. We con- ganizations and daily sales custom- focus on its own change. Work con- tinue to seek the best ways to serve ers as well as the return of computer tinues on our extensive renovation both our daily sales customers and equipment sales in the warehouse. project. The former auction building eligible organizations. We are al- And we are always interested to was the first building demolished, ways focused on finding those ways receive feedback from our custom- and the next step will be the instal- to help our customers get the most ers on what changes we can make lation of new footers and drains. benefit for their dollar, offering valu- to improve your experience with By mid-October, the new building, able merchandise at a good price. WVSASP...Contact WVSASP and a modular metal construct, will be Be sure to look through this issue let us know! Our goal is to make delivered, and the process of tearing of The Property Connection for more WVSASP the best it can be for YOU!

SENIOR SERVICES Federal Property May Be Screened Continued from Page 1 with Ease through GSA’s Website office equipment, including chairs, Eligible organizations are not strictly limited to desks, tables, and filing cabinets. She acquiring state property items found at or processed credits Assistant Surplus Property through the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Manager Anthony Cooper for his assis- Property (WVSASP). tance in finding what the office might Eligible organizations may also screen available need. “Whenever I call Anthony, he is federal property through the U.S. General Services very helpful, and he knows whatever it Administration’s (GSA) website at http://gsaxcess. is that I am looking for,” she said. gov. The agency is located on third floor of This is the entry site for the Federal Excess Per- the Charleston Town Center Mall; there- sonal Property Utilization Program and the Federal fore, WVSASP’s delivery service is a Surplus Personal Property Donation Program oper- plus. “That is a really great service, since ated by the U.S. General Services Administration. we are in such an unusual location.” Eligible organizations may log into the site with the user ID “WVSASP” But it is the value the agency gets and the password “WVSASP.” From there, users may screen federal surplus through WVSASP that Anderson said property available across the nation. she appreciates the most. “The furni- Property is organized into screening fields, such as “Agricultural Equip- ture and equipment we buy through ment and Supplies” and “Food Preparation and Serving Equipment.” There WVSASP is always wonderful,” she said. “It is good furniture at a great Please see FEDERAL PROPERTY, Page 4 price.”

2 Property Connection Check Out What WVSASP Has to Offer You!

Because the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property (WVSASP) sells retired items from numerous state agencies, the warehouses are always full of new and in- teresting items. From furniture to wall decorations to safety needs, you never know what you might find during a visit. Eligible organizations that are in need of particular items, or simply curious about what may be new, are invited to visit the WVSASP warehouses in Dunbar and check out everything we have to offer. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For property information and availability, contact the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property at 304.766.2626 or call toll free at 800.576.7587.

Property Connection 3 Technology Equipment Makes FEDERAL PROPERTY a Return to Surplus Property Continued from Page 2 are also two additional search options available: a global search, akin to an Internet search engine, if a user is looking for a specific item; and a basic search option, where users may screen for items by category, including state, clos- ing, unused, overseas and disaster relief. An eligible organization may not reserve items found on the site, said WVSASP Manager Elizabeth Perdue. “If an eligible organization is interested in an item found on the GSA website, that organization must contact WVSASP, and we will make ar- rangements to procure the item,” she said. Desktop computers, laptops, printers, copiers and more are now available at the Federal restrictions require West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property. state agencies and public orga- nizations to start using surplus Eligible organizations seeking af- Equipment is immediately avail- property items within one year of fordable technology equipment can able for eligible organizations on a acquisition and to use the items now look again at the West Virginia first-come, first-served basis. The for at least one year thereafter. State Agency for Surplus Property equipment is also available for public For more information on screen- (WVSASP) to meet their needs. sale after a five-day waiting period to ing federal property through the The equipment ranges from desk- market first to our eligible organiza- GSA website, contact the GSAX- top computer systems and monitors tions. For more information, visit cess HelpDesk at 866.333.7472 or to copiers and printers. Assistant WVSurplus.gov or call 304.746.2626. e-mail [email protected]. Surplus Property Manager Anthony Cooper said prices vary on comput- er equipment, based on the system’s Earl Ray Tomblin The Property Governor processor speed and whether a hard Connection State of West Virginia drive is installed. Jason Pizatella This online publication is made Secretary available to all eligible participants Department of Administration of the West Virginia State Agency David Tincher for Surplus Property on a quarterly Director, Purchasing Division basis. Elizabeth Perdue Surplus Property Manager For information on becoming an eligible organization, call Samantha Knapp 304.766.2626 or complete an Diane Holley-Brown Editors Application for Eligibility at: Chad Williamson Aimee Cantrell Among the types of technology equip- WVSurplus.gov Writers ment now available at WVSASP are desktop printers. 4 Property Connection Surplus Property Warehouse Location

DIRECTIONS: Exit I-64 at Dunbar/Roxalana Road, turn right on Roxalana Road then turn onto WV-25 West. At 16th Street, turn left. Go to intersection with Charles Avenue -- if you miss 16th Street, go to 22nd Street which is also a throughway. Turn right onto Charles Avenue, continue to 28th Street and turn right. The West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property is on that corner inside the cyclone fence.

SHARE THE GOOD NEWS! RETURN TO: West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property 2700 Charles Avenue If you know of an organization that might be interested in our program, Dunbar, WV 25064 please clip this couplon and pass it on -- Please send me an Application for Eligibility  IS YOUR ORGANIZATION... Please have a representative contact me  1. [ ] Local or State unit of government Please visit our organization and offer a presentation [ ] Agency created by government  OR 2.a. [ ] Educational Institution Name Title [ ] Public Health Agency [ ] Senior Citizen Group [ ] Child Care Center Organization Name [ ] Library [ ] Museum [ ] Public Service Agency Mailing Address AND b. [ ] Non-Profit (IRS 501(c)(3) status required) City Zip County If either 1. or 2.a. and b. is checked, you may be eligible to participate in the Surplus Property Program. MAIL THIS FORM FOR MORE INFORMATION Telephone Number

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eligible organizations, which include public agencies and certain non- profit organizations which have completed an Application for Eligi- bility through WVSASP. Signing up for an email list sub- scription allows individuals the oppor- tunity to receive electronic communi- cation from WVSASP. WVSASP Manager Elizabeth Per- due said the mailing list will offer eli- gible organizations the opportunity to receive information on a regular basis from WVSASP, with updates ranging from featured equipment, procedural information, and special events. To sign up for either mailing list, Eligible organizations and public sales customers can now subscribe to WVSASP’s please visit: www.state.wv.us/admin/ electronic mailing list at WVSurplus.gov. purchase/surplus/Subscribe.html.

Questions? West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property Suggestions? Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Comments? Specializing in: We want to hear from • Office Furniture and Equipment • Tires, Engines, and Vehicle Parts YOU! Are you pleased • Shop Equipment • Rolling Stock and Heavy Equipment with our Program? Call us • Electronic Equipment • Plus Many More Items or write to us with any questions, Information: For property information and availability, contact the Federal or State suggestions or comments. We would also like to hear the 'suc- Warehouse Supervisors at 304.766.2626 or call toll free at 800.576.7587. cess stories' you have in utilizing Terms: All organizations must pay by check or credit card. No cash transactions surplus property! permitted. Terms and Conditions of Sale FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS: Acceptance of Federal equipment and supplies by users who have established eligibility to participate in WVSASP is subject to certifications and agreements identified on the reverse side of the Distribution Document. 1: Federal equipment and supplies are restricted to institutional use only, not personal use, and are to be used for a minimum of one year; 2: All vehicles and items with an acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more shall be used for the purpose(s) for which acquired within one year from the date the property was invoiced and used for 18 months thereafter. 3: During the restriction period, the property shall not be sold, traded, leased, lent, bailed, cannibalized, encumbered or otherwise disposed of or removed from the State of West Virginia without the express approval of WVSASP. The recipients of Federal property are urged to contact WVSASP prior to taking any actions which might be interpreted as modifying any of the certifications and agreements stated on the reverse side of the Distribution Document. TERMS: Payment required upon receipt unless previous arrangements have been made. Payment must be by check or credit card issued against an eligible organization. No personal checks, money orders or cash transactions are permitted. SHIPPING: All service charges are FOB Dunbar Warehouse unless expressly indicated. Out-shipping can be arranged by calling 304.766.2626. Delivery charges will be added to the invoice. 6 Property Connection