District VI Exchange https://www.naepnet.org/forums/topics.aspx?group=132396&forum=190792 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 06:31:51 GMT Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:17:46 GMT Copyright © 2025 National Association of Educational Procurement Managed Coffee Operation RFP https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1809071 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1809071 Hi All,

 

I'm wondering if anyone out there has done a Coffee Operations RFP that they would be willing to share with me? What University of Montana is looking for is to have a large-scale coffee shop operation fully managed and designed by an outside vendor for exclusive rights to campus, i.e. for lack of a better description some along the lines of a Starbucks operation.  We have done beverage exclusivity on campus in the past but on this we are looking more for the shop/restaurant part being setup and ran in this situation.  Thank you !

 

Bob Hlynosky

Director, Procurement Services

 

Operations and Finance

Lommasson Center Rm 236    |   32 Campus Drive   |   406-243-5595

bob.hlynosky@mso.umt.edu   

 

University of Montana

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:17:46 GMT Anyone have a Publishing Partner platform cooperative? https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1181551 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1181551 The University of Arizona is conducting an RFP to identify a publishing partner and technology platform for a new series of interactive textbooks in the academic field of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). Authors, titles and content are in development. We intend to select a publisher and online platform in order to bring these new books to students
]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2015 21:15:38 GMT Everyone make it home safe? https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177464 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177464 Thank you all for making this conference such a fun and engaging experience.  Personally, this conference was one of the most energizing and engaging I've been to in a ling time.  It was great meeting and hanging out with many of you.    

Cheers,

Greg

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:17:29 GMT Tempe - Meet up https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177458 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177458 Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:12:19 GMT Pacific Regional Roll Call https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177448 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177448 Welcome all Pacific Regional Members!

I wanted to check in and see who form the left coast and neighboring areas are participating in the forum.  Post below to say hi and make some connections.

Cheers,

Greg

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:59:57 GMT District VI invites the NW Region to the Fall Conference https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177447 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177447 On behalf of the Presidents of District VI, I am very excited to announce that the District VI meeting is open for

Early Bird registration.  This year it is in Tempe, Arizona October 4-7th. 

 

Here are some details:

Registration: Early bird registration is now open! Cost is only $350 until July 31, 2015 and then the rates go up.

! http://regional.naepnet.org/districtvi/ 

 

Hotel: Reserve your hotel accommodations at the beautiful Tempe Mission Palms for a rate of $150/night plus

a $9.95 hospitality fee which includes internet/transportation to and from the airport).  You really will not need

a car as this hotel is steps away from the Mill Avenue district with lots of shops and restaurants.

https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=12318&Chain=5156&arrive=10/4/2015&depart=10/7/2015&adult=1&child=0&group=2U3536

 

Program: Our Program at a Glance is on our District VI website.  Check us out.  Our keynote is

Dr. Barry Posner.  And our theme is PROCUREMENT IS HOT 

 

Fun stuff: We have an awesome events planned. Our welcome reception will be hosted at Sun Devil Stadium

in our premiere Midfirst Suite overlooking the stadium.  Our host event will be at TopGolf in Scottsdale. 

http://topgolf.com/us/riverwalk/

We will also be planning a hike at “A” Mountain…

 

If you are interested in attending our registration page is live and we would love to see you in Tempe in October 2015.

Questions, feel free to send us an email: Nichol Luoma (nichol.louma@asu.edu ) Renette Apodaca (renette@ad.nmsu.edu or Patty Sikora (psikora@greenriver.edu )

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:52:15 GMT NW Regional Scholarships available for District VI Meeting https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177444 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177444 Good evening. We are getting ready for the District VI Meeting to be held in October of 2015 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, AZ.  I have posted the Program at a Glance on the National Forum but wanted to reach out to the NW Region.  You will find the Program and Scholarship application here.  NAEP gives us scholarship money every other year, this is not our year but the Presidents took a close look at the budget and we decided to use some of our Auction Funds for scholarships.

A few other notes of interest

*  I hope you can join us in Tempe. 

*  Bring something from your school or region for our auction.  This helps insure we have funds every year for scholarships. 

*  The Board Members for the District met today and decided to extend the Early Bird Deadline to July 31st and we hope to have the website updated by Thrusday.  Check it out.

*  We are also looking for vendors who would want to sponsor an event or participate in our vendor show.  See attached.

Have a great day, and remember, PROCUREMENT IS HOT!

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:50:37 GMT Register and book your hotel by 9/11/15! Hotel is almost sold out! https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177441 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177441 Register and book your hotel by 9/11/15! Hotel is almost sold out!

  

NAEP District VI Annual Meeting & Vendor Exhibit
October 4-7, 2015|Tempe, AZ
Registration|Program

 

Registration is currently open for the 2015 NAEP District VI Annual Meeting & Vendor Exhibit. Plan now to be in Tempe this fall.

 

Registration: Click here to register
Program: We have a phenomenal program with very relevant topics on customer engagement, federal guidance changes, procurement and accounts payable, leadership, strategic sourcing, and much more.

Hotel: Reserve your hotel accommodations at the beautiful Tempe Mission Palms for a rate of $150/night plus a $9.95 hospitality fee which includes internet/transportation toand from the airport. You will not really need a car as this hotel is steps away from the Mill Avenue district with lots of shops and restaurants.

Fun Stuff: We have awesome events planned. Our welcome reception will be hosted at Sun Devil Stadium in our premier Midfirst Suite overlooking the stadium. Our host event will be at TopGolf in Scottsdale. We will also be planning a hike at "A" Mountain.

 

Procurement is Hot! Don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to connect and learn with your colleagues.

 

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:45:06 GMT District VI Conference in Tempe - Countdown has begun https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177438 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177438
We are officially two weeks away from Tempe!!  We will have a record number of attendees and vendors. Here is some basic information to get you thinking about your trip!

Weather:  


Dress code: Business casual for the conference. For the welcome event, please sport your college apparel and be comfortable.  Top  Golf on Tuesday night is also casual.  Patty will send more info in the program.

Fun Run: There will be a hike at "A mountain" for the fun run. It is a short hike, but can be considered strenuous and rugged. NAEP has requested you sign a waiver if you choose to participate.  Alternatively, you can walk around  tempe town lake.  http://www.tempe.gov/city-hall/community-development/tempe-town-lake.

Hotel: the hotel block has been filled, but tempe mission palms is taking a waitlist. Please call: (480) 894-1400.  Alternatively, there is a residence inn close by: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxtd-residence-inn-tempe-downtown-university.

Transportation: If you are staying at Tempe Mission Palms your resort fee includes transportation to and from the airport.

Restaurants: Sunday and Monday night are dinner on your own (however the welcome reception and vendor exhibit will serve heavy appetizers). We are STEPS away from Mill Avenue.  http://www.downtowntempe.com/explore/dining

We are also an uber ride away from Old Town Scottsdale. http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/explore-by-area/downtown/

Golf: http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=tempe+az

Breweries: My favorite is Four Peaks. http://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=breweries&find_loc=Tempe%2C+AZ

Things to do: Check out the downtown Tempe website for things to do: h http://www.downtowntempe.com/

Silent Auction: Please see my other post for information on how to donate.

   
Let me know if you need additional information.

 - Nichol]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:41:16 GMT District VI Conference--Call for Silent Auction Items https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177436 https://www.naepnet.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=132396&topic=1177436

District VI Attendees,

The countdown has begun. We are two weeks away from District VI!  As always, we need your donations for the silent auction to support our event and scholarships.  

Please send all items to:

Nichol Luoma c/o Lisa RIvera,
Arizona State University
PO Box 875212
Tempe, AZ 85287-5212

We  appreciate your support in advance!

Nichol

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