RESPECT OVERVIEW FOR TAMPA BAY AREA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE MEETING

RESPECT’S CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT CENTERS ARE COMMUNITY BASED Floridians with disabilities are employed at 52 of RESPECT's Partner Employment Centers throughout the state. This productive partnership creates job opportunities for Floridians who would otherwise be relying on government assistance.

Established in 1974 by the Florida Legislature (Sections – , Florida Statutes), RESPECT of Florida is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designated by the Florida Department of Management Services to administer Florida’s State Use Program. State Use Programs, sometimes known as set-asides, are established in over twenty states.

The set-aside is really a purchasing preference that exempts governmental entities from having to obtain informal quotes and administering the competitive solicitation process.

Not Just For State Agencies The law is not simply directed to the procurement practices of state agencies. Florida Statutes defines “Agency” as “a political subdivision or agency of this state or any state of the United States, including, but not limited to state government, county, municipality, school district, nonprofit public university or college, single purpose or multipurpose special district, single purpose or multipurpose public authority, metropolitan or consolidated government, separate legal entity or administrative entity, or any agency of the federal government.” Section directs: “If any agency intends to procure any product or service on the procurement list, that agency shall, in accordance with rules and regulation of the [FL Department of Management Services], procure such product or service at the price established by the department from a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or for the other severely handicapped if the product or service is available within a reasonable delivery time.”

Florida’s State Use Program mandates a purchasing preference for RESPECT that is contingent on: Ensuring that the commodities and services provided by Floridians with disabilities are offered at competitive prices. RESPECT employment programs do in fact benefit this demographic.

The RESPECT website serves as a “virtual storefront” for its 50 partner Employment Centers throughout the state. Visit us at: RESPECT commodities and services are available to Florida municipalities as a Florida Department of Management Services State Term Contract. Contract #: R. Pricing for each commodity or service requires cost comparisons, marketing analyses and review and approval at multiple levels before they receive certification by the Department.

Check out RESPECT’s DMS State Term Contract

RESPECT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY COMMODITIES RETURN POLICY If for any reason you are not satisfied with a purchased, please contact RESPECT within 15 calendar days of receipt of your order. RESPECT will replace the commodity or allow it to be returned free of charge. DELIVERY POLICY RESPECT commodities are delivered within 2–14 calendar days receipt of order. QUALITY ASSURANCE RESPECT’s Commodity Team performs random quality assurance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are being met.

SERVICES National stand-outs, like RESPECT’s celebrated maintenance of Florida’s Rest Areas and Welcome Centers on interstates. Treasured local resources, like employment opportunities for parking meter collectors in West Palm Beach or sign maintenance crews in Calhoun County. Floridians with disabilities also provide other services to municipalities like call center operations, fleet cleaning and temporary employment services.

RESPECT SERVICES INCLUDE: CALL CENTERS JANITORIAL SERVICES FLEET MAINTENANCE GROUNDSKEEPING AND LANDSCAPING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CALL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MONITORING SERVICES AND MORE…

SERVICES Government entities can skip the lengthy process of preparing, advertising, reviewing and awarding competitive solicitations—while also avoiding protests. Government entities save valuable staff time, along with other costs associated with the competitive solicitation process.

RESPECT is recognized by buyers for its dependable track record as a responsible business partner. Regional Project Managers ensure contract deliverables are met. Responsive and Reliable. Consistently provide support services to the buyer. RESPECT performs onsite training for service providers to guarantee the kind of quality service long time buyers have come to expect. SERVICES

Making sure all of the administrative requirements of the contract are met is part of RESPECT’s commitment to providing quality services. Whether it is insurance coverage, a high level background check or any other special contractual requirement, RESPECT and its Partner Employment Centers ensure contract compliance throughout the life of the project.

OVER 900 COMMODITIES

Air Fresheners Meal Kits Hemoglobin Test Supplies Trash Can Liners Calendars ~ Arch Style, Desk and Wall Award Plaques Bicycle Racks Biohazard Kits and components Calendars ~ Arch Style, Desk and Wall Chair Mats Clipboards and Arch Files Clocks (Custom with your Logo) CPR Kits Document Frames Drug Testing Kits & Related Supplies Dust and Deck Mops Ear Plugs Fecal Occult Blood Test First Aid Supplies Flags ~ US, State, POW/MIA & Custom Gloves ~ Latex, Nitrile and Vinyl Hand Sanitizers Jumper Cables Laser Printer Cartridges Mailing Tubes OEM Toner Cartridges Prophylactics Parking Stops, Recycled Plastic Safety Glasses and Goggles Safety Vests Sand Blasted Signs (Custom!) Signs (Custom!) Silkscreen T-shirts, Caps and Totes Soap and Soap Dispensers Stapling Supplies Surge Protectors Survey Stakes Two-Hole Punch Urinalysis Tests VS-Sense Test Wet Mops and Microfiber Dust Mops Writing Instruments COMMODITIES “Just to Name a Few…”

Buying from RESPECT saves time, money and energy for government entities. Commodity purchases are exempt from the competitive procurement process. Shipping is typically included in the price. RESPECT’s friendly and professional customer service team is always reliable. COMMODITIES Faith Barnett, Customer Service Agent

OUTSTANDING IN OUR FIELD THE RESPECT TEAM Thank you! John McBride Service Contracts Director Direct: (850) Cell: (850) Jesse Covell Commodities & Procurement Director, FCCN Direct: (850) Cell: (850)