Optimizing Procurement Practices to Increase Efficiency and Lower Costs Presenter: Janine Rossi, Government Relations Manager May 5, 2011
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Established in 2000, Headquartered in Albany, NY with 50 employees. Currently managing 21 systems, supporting over 500 agencies in 12 States. 5 Systems in NY State (Western NY, Central, Capital, Hudson Valley, Long Island) 107 Agencies Promoting opportunities to over 100,000 vendors 3
Counties of Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and Putnam 27 Municipalities 11 Educational Organizations 4
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8 Process transparency and impartiality ◦ Public view into procurement process Sustainable “green” procurement practices
9 Convenient, 24x7 free online access to all bid opportunities for vendors Makes it easier for vendors to do business with their local government
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