CHALLENGED TO CHANGE 47 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE APRIL 13 APRIL 16, 2014 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA Procurement in the Florida College System Mark Lovell, CPPO, CPPB, FCCN, PMP
WHO ARE WE? 28 locally-governed public colleges in the Florida College System Governed by local Boards of Trustees under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education. Formerly all known as community college or junior college Now some offer 4-year degrees and have dropped the community and junior from their new names
HOW TO LOCATE FLORIDA COLLEGES Online: http://www.fldoe.org/cc/ Click on Colleges Directory
THE FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM ANNUAL FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT (FTE) FISCAL YEAR: JULY 1, 2010 JUNE 30, 2011
THE FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM CERTIFIED MINORITY BUSINESS EXPENDITURE REPORT FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 - JUNE 30, 2011
WE ARE NOT STATE AGENCIES!
WE HAVE OUR OWN PURCHASING RULES!
SECTION 1004.65, FLORIDA STATUTES FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS Governed by a District Board of Trustees Each is an independent, separate, legal entity created for the operation of a Florida College System institution Locally-based and governed with statutory and funding ties to the state government Responsive to local educational needs and challenges Maintain sufficient local authority and flexibility while preserving appropriate legal accountability to the state
GOVERNING LAWS, RULES, & POLICIES
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULE 6A-14.0734 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS Colleges shall, as the circumstances require, publicly solicit the submittal of competitive offers from at least three (3) sources, when purchasing services or commodities exceed $65,000. However, District Boards of Trustees may adopt smaller amounts beyond which to require the solicitation of competitive offers. There are many exceptions to these requirements! Practices vary among Colleges.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT TO SOLICIT COMPETITIVE OFFERS Educational tests, textbooks, instructional materials and equipment, films, filmstrips, video tapes, disc or tape recordings or similar audio-visual materials, graphic and computer based instructional software. Library books, reference books, periodicals, and other library materials and supplies. Purchases at the unit or contract prices established through competitive solicitations by any unit of government established by law or buying cooperatives. Food. Services or commodities available only from a single or sole source. Professional services, including, but not limited to, artistic services, instructional services, health services, academic program reviews, lectures by individuals, attorneys, legal services, auditors, and management consultants. Information technology resources defined as all forms of technology used to create, process, store, transmit, exchange and use information in various forms of voice, video and data, and shall also include the personnel costs and contracts that provide direct information technology support consistent with each individual college s information technology plan. Single source procurements for purposes of economy or efficiency in standardization of materials or equipment. Items for resale.
T I P : If your product or service is one of the exceptions Market your business entity to Colleges! (Start with Purchasing)
If you win a contract T I P : Then market to members of the Florida College System! (Purchases at the unit or contract prices established through competitive solicitations by any unit of government established by law or buying cooperatives.)
WE ARE SUBJECT TO SOME (BUT NOT ALL) PURCHASING-RELATED STATUTES A few examples: Architects Engineers Construction Managers Medical Insurance Protest Procedures
T I P S : Listen to what Colleges tell you Remember that we have different rules and legal requirements than state agencies and other public entities Different Colleges do things differently Comply with THAT College s requirements
CURRENT PURCHASING THRESHOLDS AS OF OCTOBER 2011
WHERE COLLEGES POST & ADVERTISE SOLICITATIONS Internet via College Websites: Go to the College s website (Colleges Directory) Search for Purchasing or Procurement Electronic Notification Systems: MyFlorida.com Vendor Bid System (VBS) DemandStar VendorLink Local News Publications Newspapers Magazines Bulletins
WHAT ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? SPD Funding Staff and Program Development Support for professional growth, innovation, program development, research and analysis Mostly for faculty; limited reserved for staff FL College System-specific Our own Wendy Geltch is the Queen of SPD College Tuition Waivers Pay normal registration, register as a regular student Books are extra, but Used Book rentals start at $25.00 Earn a C or higher - apply for reimbursement Can be degree-seeking or fun courses
WHAT ABOUT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS? Large, National Organizations College: NAEP (National Organization of Educational Professionals) All Public-Sector: NIGP Both have annual conferences in fun locations
NAEP 92 ND ANNUAL MEETING Disney s Contemporary Resort Four days (Sunday through Wednesday) Wide variety of Plenary and Break-out sessions Trade Show/Products Exposition on site Daily Keynote Speakers Special Events: Fireworks under the Stars Epcot Center Dining around the World
NIGP FORUM 2013 Orlando Marriott World Center Four days (Sunday through Wednesday) Wide variety of Plenary and Break-out sessions Trade Show/Products Exposition on site Daily Keynote Speakers Special Event: Marvel Super Hero Island Street Party
PAST/UPCOMING NIGP FORUMS 1946 - Chicago, Illinois -------------------------------------------- 1997 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1998 - Phoenix, Arizona 1999 - Halifax, Nova Scotia 2000 - Baltimore, Maryland 2001 - Columbus, Ohio 2002 - Portland, Oregon 2003 - Nashville, Tennessee 2004 - Biloxi, Mississippi 2005 - Anaheim, California 2006 - Tampa, Florida 2007 Hartford, Connecticut 2008 Charlotte, North Carolina 2009 St. Louis, Missouri 2010 San. Antonio, Texas 2011 National Harbor, Maryland 2012 Seattle, Washington 2013 Orlando, Florida 2014 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2015 Kansas City, Missouri 2016 National Harbor, Maryland 2017 Salt Lake City, Utah 2018 Nashville, Tennessee
NAEP/NIGP MISSION STATEMENTS NAEP The mission of the National Association of Educational Procurement is to facilitate the development, exchange and practice of effective and ethical procurement principles and techniques within higher education and associated communities, through continuing education, networking, public information and advocacy.
NAEP/NIGP MISSION STATEMENTS NIGP To promote ethical, efficient and cost-effective public purchasing policies and practices; To provide educational programs, products and services for public purchasing personnel; To enable public purchasing personnel to exchange useful information about policies, practices, procedures, products and services of common interest; To otherwise facilitate the conduct of purchasing activities by government and other public agencies; To assist other charitable and educational organizations in the conduct of similar activities; and To engage in any and all lawful activities to accomplish the foregoing purposes, except as restricted herein
AND THEN THERE S
FAPPO July 10, 1967:Twelve governmental purchasing agents in southeast Florida formed a committee to establish a formal association: January 1968: Robert Lowery, CPPO was elected as the first President. The committee selected the name of the association: The Florida Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers (FAGPO)
FAPPO April 28 May 1, 1968: The first annual conference was held in Orlando. April 1969: The By-Laws were presented and adopted at the second annual conference. 1970 through 1979: A greater emphasis was placed on education of the purchasing professional during this period. The Association gained approval of giving members educational credit points towards certification for those attending program activities from NIGP and ISM (formerly NAPM).
FAPPO 1980 through 1984: Professional speakers from outside the Association, and management topics were added to the conference program. NIGP courses were offered by the Professional Development Committee. 1985-1987: A turning point in the Association was the addition of trade shows to the Annual Seminar and Workshop. The first Trade Show was held in 1985. Revenue from the Trade Show provided the opportunity to subsidize professional development seminars for members at a reduced rate to members. The Association contracted with NIGP for courses aimed towards certification. The Association became incorporated.
FAPPO 1992: We celebrated our Silver Anniversary. State Purchasing began providing State Contracts via Electronic Data Interface (now known as the Internet) and discontinued providing microfiche. There was standing room only at the State Contract Workshop where the change was introduced.
FAPPO 1994: The name of the Association was changed to the Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc. (FAPPO). Eight professional development classes were held, the most ever offered in one year. The Distinguished Service Award was established and awarded to a founding member and mentor to many FAPPO members, George H. Wolf, C.P.M. The original Officers and Committee Chairpersons Manual was authored and implemented.
FAPPO 1995: The Internet became a reality, and FAPPO s website was established to provide information on cooperative bids and bid specifications available from other entities. More than 100 members attended two NIGP and inhouse courses offered. 1996: Entity awards for the Best Purchasing Department in the State of Florida were established. Orange County was the first recipient. 2001: FAPPO became a sponsor of NPI s Achievement in Excellence in Procurement Award program.
FAPPO 2003: The progression of officers was changed, with Secretary now being the first level. 2003: The first Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Bobbi Palmer, CPPB, for her years of dedicated service to FAPPO. 2004: The Distinguished Service Award was renamed in honor of its first recipient and a founder of the Association, George Wolf, C.P.M. 2006: The Above and Beyond Award was established. Bobbi Palmer, CPPB and Ranae Smith were the first recipients.
FAPPO 2009: The website was re-designed. The tuition reimbursement program was expanded. FAPPO Bucks were instituted. Credit Cards were accepted for Trade Show booths. 2010: FAPPO established additional benefits to allow Vendors to participate in the Conference s educational program and events. A conference subsidy was established, along with the continuance of FAPPO Bucks, to assist members in attending the Annual Conference for a combined allocated total of $47,000.
FAPPO 2011: The name of the Association was changed to the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. 2013: A formal Policies and Procedures manual, which included Social Media, PCard, and Travel Policies, was authored and approved. The Officers and Committee Chairpersons Manual was updated. Our Blog was launched, and we implemented awards for Diversity Essays. President Woodell signed a Resolution formally adopting the NIGP Values and Guiding Principles. The Outstanding Educator Award was established, and awarded to Warren Geltch.
LOCAL NIGP CHAPTERS Central Florida Chapter of NIGP Carrie C. Roberts, CPPO, C.P.M. President Greater Orlando Aviation Authority 8652 Casa Verde Road, Bldg. 811 Orlando, FL 32827 croberts@goaa.org (407)825-2297 www.cfcnigp.org/ Central Gulf Coast Chapter of NIGP Jonathan Sewell, CPPB President City of Springfield 3529 E 3rd Street Springfield, FL 32401 jsewell@springfield.fl.gov 850-258-2772 www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/gcpc/nigp/ Greater Miami Chapter of NIGP, Inc. Brian O Conner, CPM President City of North Miami Beach 17011 NE 19 Avenue, Room 315 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 brian.oconnor@citynmb.com 305-948-2985 www.nigpmiami.org
LOCAL NIGP CHAPTERS Gulf Coast Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers, Inc. Chapter of NIGP Sandra Kennedy, CPPB President Lee County Port Authority 11000 Terminal Access Drive, Suite 8671 Fort Myers, FL 33913 slkennedy@flylcpa.com 239-590-4557 www.gcagpo.org Mid-Florida Chapter of NIGP Toni Zills, CPPB President Polk County Sheriffs Office 2815 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803 tzills@polksheriff.org 863-614-9015 www.midflnigp.org North Central Florida Chapter of NIGP Christy Winters, CPPB President Alachua County Board of Commissioners PO Box 1467 Gainesville, FL 32602 cwinters@alachuacounty.us 352-374-5202 ext 2333 www.ncfcnigp.org
LOCAL NIGP CHAPTERS North Florida Procurement Association of NIGP Kristen l. Collora, CPPB President Flagler County Board of County Commissioners 1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110 kcollora@flaglercounty.org (386)313-4062 www.nf-pa.org Sarasota Bay Chapter of NIGP Deborah A. Carey-Reed, CPPB President Manatee County 1112 Manatee Ave., W., Ste. 803 Bradenton, FL 34205 Deborah.carey-reed@mymanatee.org (813)749-3074 http://www.sarasotabaynigp.org/ Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP Kirk Buffington, CPPO, C.P.M., MBA President City of Fort Lauderdale 100 N. Andrews Ave, #619 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 kbuffington@fortlauderdale.gov (954-828-5144 www.nigpsefl.org
LOCAL NIGP CHAPTERS Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP Jessie C. Moseley, CPPB, FCPA, FCPM, FCCM President Florida Department of Corrections 501 S Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Moseley.jessie@mail.dc.state.fl.us (850)717-3683 www.tacnigp.com Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP John Hollingshead, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA President Hillsborough County Department of Procurement Services 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 18th Floor Tampa, FL 33601 hollingsheadj@hillsboroughcounty.org (813)301-7099 www.nigp-tampabay.org Treasure Coast Chapter of NIGP Neil Appel, C.P.M. President Martin County School District 2845 SE Dixie Hwy Stuart Fl., 34997 appeln@martin.k12.fl.us (772) 219-1255 Ext 202
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Other Pro-D Sources?
Q U E S T I O N S?
MARK LOVELL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING Daytona State College 1200 W. Int l Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 lovellm@daytonastate.edu P (386) 506-3064 F (386) 506-4289 www.daytonastate.edu/bussvcs/
THANK YOU!