Thank you,

Rebecca Merced Mima

I'll looking for an RFP for a Library Management System. Am working with the Library Dean to solicit proposals. Anyone have an RFP we can use as a template?

Thank you,
Pam Thompson

Purchasing Manager

Purdue University Fort Wayne

thompsop@pfw.edu

We currently have a contract with CSC ServiceWorks that will expire this summer.  I have been asked to get another quote.  I have searched but cannot really find another vendor in our area.  So I thought I would ask those in the Great Lakes Region if you outsource laundry facilities.  If so, who is it and can you give me contact information?  I appreciate your help.

Thanks

Hello everyone,

I am wondering if anyone else is having trouble with The Momentum Group (Fabric) company, specifically with Momentum Canter Polyurethane (faux leather) fabric that was sold in 2014-2015.  The fabric is pealing from the foam terribly in every location we have it.  Please advise if you are experiencing this same issue and what if anything Momentum is offering for resolution.

Thank you.

Tracy

Laura Baessler

NAEP District IV Representative

I need your assistance.  Sinclair Community College is researching PO Software & Systems.  Please see the below questions.  Please email your responses asap to mark.schmid@sinclair.edu

1. What would you recommend as a simple, user friendly, PO Software product?

2. What software product or system does your school use for the processing of Purchase Orders?

3. Is it user friendly?

4. Does your school have and use an eCommerce System?

         a.  If yes, what which one?

         b.  If yes, what was the total cost of ownership approximately, that is setup cost and ongoing?

                c.  Any Consultant Costs?

                d.  What were the pros and cons of your experience?

Thank you!

Mark Schmid - Purchasing Manager, Sinclair Community College, 444 West Third St. Dayton, OH 45402, P 937-512-2519  mark.schmid@sinclair.edu

“A rising tide lifts all boats.” - JFK

Does anyone have background checks, drug test policies and fingerprinting in place for your construction contractors, delivery personnel, and others that may be performing maintenance type work in student housing facilities?  If so can you share, and how do you enforce these policies? 

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Tracy Holtz

Manager of Procurement

The College of Wooster

tholtz@wooster.edu

I hope all is well with my fellow Great Lakes NAEP members!

I want to give you an update on what the NAEP staff and Board of Directors have been working on this year as we approach the coming Fall Regional meeting.

The Board of Directors and NAEP have been working on and collaborating with E&I to strengthen our relationship and to facilitate strategies to grow membership.  A subcommittee has met with the board members of E&I to discuss these strategies and improve communication between the two groups.  The NAEP Board feels that we have made significant progress in strengthening this relationship.  E&I Member Relations Executives are working in the field meeting with member institutions and non-member institutions promoting NAEP and its offerings.

Sarah Nicewarner has been added to the NAEP staff to work with professional development.  We have already noticed a significant difference in professional development offerings for our members.  Sarah is able to offer 2-3 webinars per month at no additional cost which increases the deliverable to our members.   I personally have already taken advantage of two webinars in recent months.

The Board of Directors and the NAEP staff are also working on initiatives to increase membership, looking at ways to create value to our regions and to use NAEP assets such as registration system, banking relationships, web sites, regional calendar, onboarding....

The Board of Directors has tasked a sub-committee to look at starting a revision of the By-Laws to modernize.

One last final thought before I close.  We are only as strong as our commitment, participation and engagement to this professional group.  I strongly encourage you to talk to your peer institutions to talk about what you have gained from being a member of NAEP, participate in the annual meeting by volunteering to serve as leaders, volunteer to serve on committees or act on the call for programs, and network and engage with your fellow NAEP members.

Please feel free to contact me.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Champaign, IL for another fabulous annual meeting!

I want to share an email from Suahil Housholder regarding a position with Anderson University.  The position has been posted the naepnet.org website but the only applicants that have applied have been outside of the NAEP group.

Suahil would like to generate some interest from her fellow NAEP peers.

Anderson University in search of a Business Manager starting August 1 or sooner.  The position is a mixed bag of purchasing (and cost savings), contract management, risk management, and auxiliary services.  It's been both a rewarding and challenging position that I've enjoyed very much.  On August 1, I will be transferring to the Business Office and will assume the role of Financial Controller.  I've posted the position on the NAEP Careers page, but wanted to bring this to the attention of our Great Lakes members.  The search committee is still looking for qualified applicants.  I hope we have interested applicants from NAEP!

http://www.naepnet.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=434241

Best,

Suahil

I need your help to gather some information about P-Card Management

How many FTE/PTE do you have dedicated to P-Card management?

How many cards are managed?

What is the total personnel your institution employs?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Your help is greatly appreciated,

Vicki Niese

Director of Business Services

Ohio Northern University

v-niese@onu.edu

419-772-2057

I have a few questions related to naming rights on sports arenas.  If you have been involved in this initiative on your campus let me know and I'll be in touch.

Nancy K. Murray
Director of Procurement
Valparaiso University

219-464-5989

Nancy.Murray@valpo.edu

Nancy K. Murray  MBA

Director of Procurement

Finance and Administration

Valparaiso University

Office: 219.464.5989

valpo.edu

Nancy K. Murray  MBA

Director of Procurement

Finance and Administration

Valparaiso University

Office: 219.464.5989

valpo.edu

Walsh University is looking to purchase new marching band uniforms. Can anyone tell me who they purchased their band's uniforms from, or what supplier you would suggest?

Thank you!

I'm in search of an RFP to outsource or partner with hospitals for a campus Health Clinic with or without Counseling Services.  Should you have experience with this on your campus, I'd also value learning whether this partnership has been beneficial and any lessons learned.

Much appreciated!

Suahil

Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Karen

I would like some feedback on pros and cons. Is there any reason we should not do this?

Thank you.

This is a simple polling question primarily aimed at private Colleges and universities in the region,

and we are especially interested in those located in the Chicagoland area.

Does your institution hire non-union building construction? 

Answers might include:   "never"   "rarely"   "occasionally"   "often"   "always"

We realize this can be a difficult issue.  If you prefer to answer privately instead of posting in a public forum,

responses may be sent to Douglas.Carrington@wheaton.edu.

Thank you.

Douglas Carrington

Wheaton College Purchasing

Thanks!