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October 27-30

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We have tried the generic forms they have on their webistes but have not gotten a response.

Thank you.

Stacey Wikar

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 Wikar

Mount Holyoke College

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Free for Members - Membership is $35 for non-members

Due 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. 

Our Supplier Partners are welcome to attend all sessions as well. Please use the registration link below.

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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

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

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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,

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

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

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!

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

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

October 21-24, Danvers, MA

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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

Is anyone aware of any special pricing arrangement or consortia that offer pricing discounts for institutions of higher education at Boston Logan?

Kindest Regards,

Ralph

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

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

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

Thanks for your help

Gerry