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	New England Fall Conference	1	S. Wikar	I'm hoping you can help me. My boss Veronica Cook how was the executive director of the UConn Supplier Diversity program has retired as July 31, 2024. I was hoping to get the emails, updates and events updated to my email until her position is filled. My email here at UConn is victoria.novak@UConn.edu. Thank you for any help you can give me or a direction I should be going in.Victoria H. NovakAdministrative Services Specialist IISupplier Diversity Program Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration andChief Financial OfficerUniversity Business Services3 DISCOVERY DRIVE, UNIT 6076STORRS, CT 06269-6076Phone: (860) 486-2614 – Fax: (860) 486-5051Victoria.novak@uconn.edu – www.supplierdiversity.uconn.edu by V. Novak Wednesday, September 18, 2024
	contact needed	0	S. Wikar	Hello - we are sending out a bid for card services. We want to include Citibank, US Bank and Key Bank as well as others. We do not have contact information (sales reps or service reps) for the above three companies. If available please send along any contacts you have for these banks. We have tried the generic forms they have on their webistes but have not gotten a response.Thank you.Stacey Wikar by S. Wikar Tuesday, January 26, 2021
	Purchasing Card Providers	0	S. Wikar	Hello New England, We are researchng purchasing card programs. Can you share which companies, softare you are using (example payment net) and New England contact for your current provider? Also are you happy with them and are you able to track travel expenses, upload and extract receipts? Thank you.Stacey WikarMount Holyoke College by S. Wikar Monday, October 26, 2020
	Fall Annual Conference Oct 19 & 20	0	S. Wikar	/http://naepnewengland.org/Sign up today for New England's annual conference Oct 19 & 20Free for Members - Membership is $35 for non-members 2020 FALL CONFERENCEDue to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 fall conference will be held virtually, in a shortened format on October 19th and 20th. NAEP New England is committed to delivering quality professional development content to our membership as well as maintaining the valuable connections we all share as peers in our industry. We are very excited to be delivering this conference to our members virtually and can’t wait to see everyone online!This year we have partnered with E&I to support our registration. Please use the link below to complete the registration from, indicating which days and times you think you will be able to attend.Once you register, we will make sure you receive the proper zoom links and all other conference information. Members Register Here Our Supplier Partners are welcome to attend all sessions as well. Please use the registration link below.Suppliers Register Here Conference Schedule and Information:DateTimeslotSession TitleOverviewMondayMonday, October 198:30 am – 9:00 amWelcome RemarksJoin us in kicking off our conference monday morning for some coffee/tea time and welcoming remarks.Monday, October 199:00 am – 10:00 amCOVID-19 Panel Part 1Part 1 of the COVID-19 panel will focus on procurement strategies and techniques for PPE and other COVID related items, highlighting solutions that we’re implemented at the height of the pandemic and how they can be utlized moving forwardMonday, October 193:30 pm – 4:30 pmCOVID-19 Panel Part 2Part 2 of the COVID-19 panel will focus on new working environments and practices in a post COVID-19 workplaceMonday, October 194:30 pm – 6:00 pmDrop In Social HourAttendees can drop into the zoom at their leisure. Talk or chat with peers or just listen in to the discussion, social or work topics are welcome. At 5:30, we will settle down and watch an interview with Mike McNamara, Director of Procurement Services at Northeastern.Monday, October 196:00 pm – 7:00 pmDurkin StorytimeMike Durkin, well known in our community for his hilarious life storys, will regal us with some of his most infamousMonday, October 197:00 pm – 8:00 pmDrop In Social HourMore drop in social time for those more inclined to a later evening TuesdayTuesday, October 208:30 am – 9:00 amCoffee Talk with BoardThe NAEP New England Board will available for coffee talk, ready to answer any NAEP related questionsTuesday, October 209:00 am – 10:00 amSupplier PanelThe Supplier Panel will have a focus on how suppliers are handling the current business climate and how procurement representatives can partner better with their supplier counterpartsTuesday, October 203:30 pm – 4:30 pmSpend Analytics StrategiesSpend Analytics Strategies will focus on simple but effective methods and techniques for identifying spend reduction opportunities, tracking natural spend reductions, and how to identify key tracking metricsTuesday, October 204:30 pm – 5:15pmAwards, Business Meeting, and Conference ClosingWe’ll close out the conference with some awards, our annual business meeting and a big thank you for everyone! by S. Wikar Thursday, October 8, 2020
	Open Position	0	S. Wikar	Hello - The MA Five College group has asked me to post this postion on behalf of the Boston Consortium: There was no contact information in the posting / please visit the Boston Consortium website for contact information Overview Develop a strategy for procurement of PPE, cleaning supplies and testing that will meet the needs of the higher education institutions in MA (and RISD) with the clear goal of increasing efficiency of effort and reducing the redundant efforts of multiple campuses seeking to source and procure materials and services crucial to addressing COVID-19. As such, developing an effective communication system, including protocol placemat, is key to this work. Project: To work with higher education institutions (HEI) in Massachusetts (and RISD) through existing consortia, associations, and AICUM to assist in procuring various supplies. Some of the supplies will include but may not be limited to: personal protection equipment (PPE), disinfecting supplies, barriers, signage, and testing kits, according to the recommendations outlined in the state’s plan for the safe reopening of colleges and universities; to consult on supplies protocol (and testing kits, if applicable); and to liaise on an ongoing basis with suppliesrelated communications. Primary Contacts: This position reports to TBC Executive Director and Procurement subcommittee. Timeline: Contract (temporary) position; six months beginning immediately Knowledge of all procurement process disciplines is critical. Experience in bulk purchasing, as well as medical, research, and technology procurement is preferred. The candidate will work with higher education procurement leaders at institutions varying in size, scope, and mission from across the Commonwealth. Responsibilities: Procurement of supplies and communications • Gather supplies requirements for a safe reopening • Validate supplies meet standards outlined by the TBC Universities, State (HHS, MEMA), and Federal (CDC, FEMA) guidelines and specifications • Works across consortia and public higher ed institutions to create list of all supplies needed for each individual campus (type, volume), secure US vendors for purchase • Manages, oversees and performs the activities related to supply procurement including planning, development and execution and delivery • Manages, oversees and performs the activities related to testing kits including planning, development, and execution and delivery • Research and develop relationships with vendors to create a viable and sustainable supply chain • Develop and deploy request for proposals to vendors* • Create solid evaluation criteria matrix • Assists in qualifying and evaluation of proposals, and documents and records the procurement evaluation process • Prepares, plans, and conducts negotiations or participates in negotiating terms for goods or services • Develop a sound records retention plan of the bid documents, processes, proposals, evaluations, and final award Consultation and Communication on PPE protocol • Develop an effective communication strategy to ensure that key contacts at each higher education institution within the state are aware of the status of the effort outlined above (portal, website, status updates via email, etc.) • Create communication channels to ensure input from all institutions as well as keeping them updated on project’s progress • Work closely with the statewide effort on procurement and distribution of PPE and testing kits to promote efficiency and cooperation • Creates protocol placemat for PPE (and testing kits, if applicable) for institutions • Participate, develop content, and present at TBC, AICUM, and Consortia meetings as needed throughout the project Minimum qualifications: • At least 5 years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, commodities, risk management, or related experience required • BS or BA in Business, Purchasing, Management, or related field required • Must be able to work remotely and independently • Knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and research are preferred but not required • Must possess strong analytical and communication skills Additional Qualifications: • Higher education experience preferred • Working knowledge of federal procurement regulations • Strong ability to collaborate and build internal and external relationships • Demonstrated experience in innovative and strategic thinking skills and business savvy • Must possess effective influencing and negotiating skills • Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and provide timely feedback on all projects. • Certification as a Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Preferred *where possible, RFP processes should follow FEMA protocols in the event universities will seek reimbursement by S. Wikar Friday, May 29, 2020
	Fanstores	0	S. Wikar	Hello, We have a campus uniform contract but we are working on a new contract for a Fanstore for the public. Does anyone else have a fanstore and are you reporting this as un-realeted business income. Yes or no we would be interested to know how it is being classified. Thank you. Stacey Wikar by S. Wikar Tuesday, November 12, 2019
	NAEP New England Fall Conference	0	S. Wikar	Please take a moment to review our Fall Conference content and consider signing up to attend the New England regional Fall Conference in Portland Maine on October 27-30. Click here to learn more. by S. Wikar Thursday, August 1, 2019
	Management Forum	0	S. Wikar	Registration is open for the NAEP-NE Management Forum on June 6th. Click here to register by S. Wikar Wednesday, May 29, 2019
	Fire Safety Inspection Services	0	M. Feldpausch	Hello everyone, My name is Max Feldpausch and I work with Paul McGowan and Laurie Hoole at Boston College. I'm currently researching our fire safety inspection services, specifically fire detection testing and sprinkler testing. Boston College currently utilizes Keys North Atlantic and they are proposing a 11% increase in their hourly rates, $109, due to a labor shortage in the industry. Please give me feedback on the following: Are your vendors giving you similar feedback? How much do you pay per hour? What vendor do you use? How have they performed? How long have you been using them? Do you pay annually, bi-annually, quarterly, monthly, or as services are needed? Any and all feedback is welcomed. Thank you, Max Feldpausch Assistant Director, Strategic Sourcing Boston College Procurement Services p: 617-552-0319 by M. Feldpausch Monday, April 1, 2019
	RFP for Food Trucks - Harvard Medical School	0	J. DiCiaccio	Good morning, Harvard Medical School is looking to bringing Food Trucks onto campus to produce a festive community environment. Do you have an RFP that you would be willing to share? Thanks in advance Jeff DiCiaccio - Director of Strategic Procurement Harvard Medical School (O) 617-432-5333, (C) 617-564-5355 jeff_diciaccio@hms.harvard.edu by J. DiCiaccio Tuesday, March 5, 2019
	NAEP Fall Conference	0	S. Wikar	Hello, Last chance to sign up for the NAEP-NE Fall Conference. We have some dynamic sessions planned along with a supplier expo and some fun activities. Attend one day or the entire conference! Click here to learn more about the upcoming conference. October 21-24, Danvers MA From, Your NAEP-NE Board by S. Wikar Tuesday, October 9, 2018
	NAEP Fall Conference	0	S. Wikar	Hello NAEP Members: Check out our Fal Conference updates and registration - Click here The conference is only 8-weeks away Register today for Dynamic programming, networking opportunities, and great value! by S. Wikar Tuesday, August 21, 2018
	Fall 2018 Conference	0	S. Wikar	Hello NAEP Members, The Early bird deadline is approaching soon! The New England Fall conference early bird registration deadline has been extended until August 17th. Click on the link below learn about this exciting upcoming conference and to sign up to attend: http://naebnewengland.org/events/fall-conference/ Click below to check out the conference schedule: http://naebnewengland.org/events/fall-conference/2018-fall-conference-schedule/ We look forward to seeing you in the Fall! NAEP-NE Board by S. Wikar Thursday, August 2, 2018
	MHEC Expo Sept 21	0	S. Wikar	Hello NAEP - NE The MHEC has asked me to share the invitation for the upcoming Expo in Worcester MA on Sept 21. Please click here for more information: https://conta.cc/2JYajzu Thank you. Stacey Wikar by S. Wikar Monday, July 30, 2018
	NAEP New England Fall Conference	0	Shane Boyle	NAEP New England October 21-24, Danvers, MA Click here for more information This year’s NAEP-New England Annual Conference will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Boston North Shore in Danvers, Massachusetts from October 21st to the 24th. Located just north of Boston on the eastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers has a rich heritage with much of the architecture still intact. Every year a Fall Conference programming committee creates a program schedule that promises to keep you at the cutting edge of Educational Procurement. With sessions and workshops lead by NAEP-NE members, educational procurement professionals like you and I, and other professional procurement organization partners, programming aims to educate, network and share best practices within the field. Our vendor community is also invited to take center stage with vendor showcases and workshops. Vendor showcases are an opportunity to learn what is new with the products we buy for our organizations. This is an annual experience that is not to be missed. If you are interested in submitting a session or workshop idea, click here – Call for Programs by Shane Boyle Monday, June 11, 2018
	Boston Logan Airport Parking	2	R. Johnson	Thank you Stacey. Greatly Appreciated.RJ by R. Johnson Friday, April 27, 2018
	Save the Date: New England Fall Conference & Vendor Showcase	0	Shane Boyle	The National Association of Educational Procurement New England region is gearing up for our fall 2018 conference. This year’s NAEP-New England Annual Conference will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Boston North Shore in Danvers, Massachusetts. Save the Date: 2018 ANNUAL NAEP NE FALL CONFERENCE AND VENDOR SHOWCASE OCTOBER 21 \| 11:30 AM - OCTOBER 24 \| 12:00 PM Every year a Fall Conference programming committee creates a program schedule that promises to keep you at the cutting edge of Educational Procurement. With sessions and workshops lead by NAEP-NE members, educational procurement professionals like you and I, and other professional procurement organization partners, programming aims to educate, network and share best practices within the field. NAEP Members, Suppliers and Procurement professions are invited to attend. We are excited to announce that Tammy Rimes will be our keynote for the upcoming conference. Tammy Rimes is a dynamic speaker and leader in the procurement community. You will not want to miss this presentation! Call for Programs: Presenting at the NAEP-NE Fall Conference provides an opportunity to build your professional network and learn, reflect, and engage with colleagues and potential clients. Presenting a content-rich session as an individual or a team is a wonderful way to share knowledge, experiences, and ideas. The conference’s community-generated program will showcase future directions, best practices, stories of successful collaborations, or solutions to community-wide issues within the program. Who Should Submit a Proposal Application? NAEP-NE welcomes proposals from diverse groups of professionals to include advisors, administrators, faculty, counselors, career development specialists, researchers, graduate students, suppliers and others connected to the field of Procurement. Novice, as well as experienced presenters, are encouraged to submit a proposal. If you have advanced techniques or proven practices to share that address higher education’s needs or that promote the advancement of procurement practices and development, please consider submitting a proposal application. Forward thinkers, we want to hear from you! Proposals are also welcomed if you have done an extensive literature review on advising topics, have an innovative theory to propose, or have research results to share. Remember that professional development is a great investment, and the NAEP-NE Annual Conference is the perfect forum to share and learn! We hope that you will submit a proposal to present at this year’s conference! Click here to learn more about our Program Opportunities by Shane Boyle Thursday, April 5, 2018
	Benchmark cleaning cost/square foot	0	Michael Durkin	Good Morning New England, The University of New Hampshire is evaluating the performance of their contracted cleaning company and we would like to benchmark our cost per square foot rate with other New England institutions. I hope you would consider sharing your data to help develop an important benchmark. UNH Data: Cleaning Standard: APPA-2 Supplies: Inclusive of supplies (vs. university supplied) Equipment: Inclusive of equipment (vs. university supplied) Labor (full time requirement y/n): Yes-full time staff required Net Square Footage Cleaned: 2,266,800 Cost/Square Foot-average (academic & administrative): $1.45/sq ft Cost/Square Foot-average (residence hall): $1.45/sq ft Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your responses! Have a great day, -Mike by Michael Durkin Wednesday, April 12, 2017
	Cable Television in Dormitory Rooms	0	M. McGarry	Good Afternoon Curious to know if your school is paying for cable television in dormitory rooms? Lesley currently pays a provider for monthly service in each of our dorm rooms and lounges. With the increased popularity of streaming services, we’re seeing more students consuming media through their laptops, phones and tablets. We have anecdotal data that the number of students bringing TV’s to campus is shrinking. We are asking ourselves if investing in Wi-Fi infrastructure is a better use of our money than continuing to pay for TV services which are used less frequently. Thanks in advance. Michael McGarry Lesley University \| Procurement Services Office location: 815 Somerville Ave Mailing address: 29 Everett Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617.349.8179 phone 617.349.8228 fax www.lesley.edu by M. McGarry Wednesday, March 29, 2017
	AirBnB	1	Gerald Inman	We do not...Matt AgneseWHOI by M. Agnese Monday, February 6, 2017

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