The Official Newsletter of the State Capitol Chapter of NIGP

March 2015 AZ NIGP P.O. Box 18123 Phoenix, AZ 85005

ARIZONA STATE CAPITOL CHAPTER 2015 Executive Board President Irma Guzman, CPPB ...... 602-506-8715 [email protected]

Vice-President Bill Munch…...... ……….. ….602-677-1988 [email protected] Your Executive Board members of the Arizona Capitol Chapter of NIGP Secretary Gary Barkman...... 480-472-6116 are pleased to take this opportunity to acknowledge all of your hard [email protected] work, and to recognize the efforts you so painstakingly make to fulfill the procurement needs and goals of your agency. Treasurer Sharon Brause, CPPO,………480-644-2815 . [email protected] In conjunction with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and other public purchasing and contracting organizations Immediate Past President Valarie Erwin, CPPB...... 602-712-8562 across the country that recognize outstanding public purchasing and [email protected] contracting professionals each year, March is recognized as National Purchasing month.

Inside This Issue When we celebrate Purchasing month, we are acknowledging “an elite

Pres. Message...... …………….1 group of professionals that have made a difference in governmental Procurement Proclamation 2015…………...2 efficiency and effectiveness.” (According to the National Institute of Congratulations CPPO’s…………………….3 Governmental Purchasing website: www.nigp.org . The goals of Congratulations CPPB’s…………………….4 March/April Training Opportunities…………5 purchasing agents are to assure the highest value for the taxpayer’s NIGP Local Chapter Information……………6 dollar. This is not always an easy for us as Procurement professionals Helpful Web-links…………...……...………..7 but it’s a challenge that is met head on by the outstanding professionals It’s Silly March……...... 8 Did You Know………………………….……..9 in our field.

In recognition of National Purchasing month, Arizona Capitol Chapter Coming Events would like to extend an invitation to all of our Procurement professional chapter – from school districts, to colleges/universities, to Reverse Trade Show towns/cities/county’s and state members - to join us on March 19th at Mesa Convention Center the Mesa Convention Center for the first Career Seminar of 2015. We March 5, 2015 have a great line up of classes with expert instructors leading these courses and lunch is on us! And as always, we encourage our affiliate Career Seminar chapters to register and attend as well (for a small fee). Please take this Mesa Convention Center March 19, 2015 opportunity to visit our website (www.aznigp.org ) and register for this great learning event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your 2015 AZ-NIGP Executive Board, Irma Guzman, President

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Mr. Jason Harris, CPPO Town of Gilbert, Gilbert AZ

Mrs. Sharon Brause, CPPO, CPPB, CPCP City of Mesa, Mesa AZ

Ms. Bernadette Hill, CPPO, MAOM Arizona Department of Corrections, Phoenix AZ

Ms. Haydee Nora, CPPO, CPPB Central Arizona Project Phoenix AZ

Ms. Bertha A. Whitby, CPPO, CPPB Arizona Department of Transportation Phoenix AZ

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Mrs. Patricia Kay Lorenzen, CPPB West-MEC Glendale AZ

Mr. Chad Jacob Elms, CPPB Maricopa County Phoenix AZ

Mr. Charles P. Garvey, CPPB City of Phoenix Phoenix AZ

Mrs. Kim M. Keever, CPPB Arizona Correctional Industries Phoenix AZ

Mrs. Danielle Marie Tomerlin, CPPB Maricopa County Phoenix AZ

Mr. Louis B. Anaya, CPPB, C.P.M. Maricopa County Community College District Tempe AZ

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March/April Training Opportunities

Reverse Trade Show Mesa Convention Center March 5, 2015

Managing Your End-Users & Suppliers: It's All About Relationships Fri, Mar 13, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM City of Flagstaff Human Resources Building / Weatherford Room 420 N. San Francisco St Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

Career Seminar Mesa Convention Center March 19, 2015

CPPB/CPPO Combined Review Sessions Mar 19 - Apr 30, 2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services 320 W. Lincoln Street 2nd Floor Conference Room Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Lunch & Learn April 7, 2014 ADOT-HDRC/EAST VALLEY

Developing and Managing Requests for Proposals Apr 13 - 15, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chandler City Hall - Training Room A South 175 S. Arizona Avenue Chandler, Arizona 85225

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ABOUT US !

The Arizona Capitol Chapter of NIGP was established and organized in October of 1977. An executive board governs the chapter and is elected by chapter members.

The chapter was established for the following purposes:

• To establish cooperative relationships among members. • Develop efficient purchasing methods in the in the field of governmental, educational and public institutional procurement. • To encourage maintenance of ethical standards in buying and selling. • To promote uniform public purchasing laws and simplified standards and specifications. • To collect and disseminate useful information for its members. • To promote the interchange of ideas and experiences within the purchasing profession. • To encourage research and investigation. • To promote ongoing training and certification of its members. • To sponsor activities that may be useful in providing its members with knowledge for efficient procurement.

AZNIGP is a chapter of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement, an international association dedicated to the ongoing professional development of its members.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Learn how AZNIGP can enhance your career and your value to your employer.

Join us at an upcoming meeting, network with your colleagues and learn about the benefits offered by membership in AZNIGP. 6 March 2015

HELPFUL WEB LINKS NIGP LINKS NIGP The Institute for Public Procurement PURCHASING-RELATED SITES www.nigp.org Arizona Bidder Registration Sites (State/Local NIGP Membership Home Page Government/Schools) http://www.nigp.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx? http://www.mpsaz.org/purchasing/swvendreglinks/ Site=NIGP&webcode=mem_bom Greater Phoenix Purchasing Consortium of Benefits of NIGP Membership Schools (GPPCS) http://www.nigp.org/eweb/docs/member/NIGPMem http://www.ajusd.org/departments.cfm?subpage=37 BenfFlyer.pdf 0725 Membership Benefits at a Glance Institute for Supply Management (ISM) http://www.nigp.org/eweb/docs/member/NIGPMem www.ism.ws BenfFlyer.pdf Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc. NIGP CHAPTERS IN ARIZONA www.mesc.org Copper Chapter of NIGP (Tuscon) National Contract Management Association www.copperchapter.com www.ncmahq.org Chapter of NIGP (Flagstaff) National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance www. gcc‐nigp.org (National IPA) CHAPTER FORMS www.nationalipa.org Scholarship application National Purchasing Institute www.aznigp.org www.nationalpurchasinginstitute.org Scholarship Application Scoring Criteria Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures https://www.aznigp.org/chapters/nigp- (S.A.V.E.) aznigp/files/NIGPScholarshipFormRev1-3- http://www.maricopa.gov/procurement/save.aspx 131363103825110.docx The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) GOVERNMENT SITES www.tcpn.org Arizona State Procurement Office US Communities Government Purchasing www.azspo.az.gov Alliance www.uscommunities.org Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services http.://www.maricopa.gov/ Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) www.aboutwsca.org

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IT'S SILLY MARCH!

1 Peanut Butter Lovers' Day 17 Saint Patrick's Day 2 Old Stuff Day 18 National Agriculture Day (date 3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day varies) 4 National Walking Day 19 Poultry Day 5 Multiple Personality Day 20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day 6 National Frozen Food Day 21 Fragrance Day 7 National Crown Roast of 22 National Goof Off Day Pork Day 23 National Chip and Dip Day 8 International (Working) 24 National Chocolate Covered Women's Day Raisin Day 9 Panic Day 25 Pecan Day 10 Middle Name Pride Day 26 Make Up Your Own Holiday 11 Worship of Tools Day - Day guys, you can relate 27 National "Joe" Day 12 Plant a Flower Day 28 Something on a Stick Day 13 Ear Muff Day 29 Smoke and Mirrors Day 12 Popcorn Lover's Day 30 I am in Control Day 14 National Potato Chip Day 31 National Clam on the Half Shell 15 Dumbstruck Day Day 16 Everything You Do is Right Day 17 Submarine Day - the hero sandwich or the boat??

8 Doyouwanttobe“published”? Now is your chance. Use The Purchasing Exchange as your vehicle to publish articles or reports that are of interest to our members. Any procurement related subject will be considered. If you have a contract that you are preparing and would like to offer it as a cooperative contract, let us know and we will let the chapter membership know.

Send articles and photos to: [email protected]

The Purchasing Exchange Job Postings On-Line This newsletter is published quarterly for members of Even with the down economy there are the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP. Please government procurement jobs available. direct correspondence to: Check out the Chapter website for Job Mary Hammer Announcements. There are several out Email: [email protected] . there. Go to: www.aznigp.org

Arizona State Capitol Chapter P.O. Box 18123 Phoenix, AZ 85005

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