Tuesday, April 30, 2013

"Roofing & the "Coalition for Procurement Reform"

Please allow me to start this off by thanking the leadership of Roof Consultant's Institute that bring honor to our discipline.  These men and women are unpaid for their service, and still work very hard at their "Day Jobs".

Considered by me as the "Reference Standard" of all things roofing.  When roofing, or reroofing a structure, be sure to have a qualified roof consultant who is an RCI member as part of your team.

By now, I don't think it's a secret that our government (all governments really) cannot efficiently spend money.  Each day, I receive examples of "No Compete" bids, or contracts in public works.  Today, I received two for example, and they are both schools shutting out everyone but their "Preferred Vendor".

There is a real groundswell forming in opposition to "Purchasing Co-Op's", and predatory sales models based entirely upon "Exclusion" of all competition.  "Line Item" bids aren't bids at all, and no "Competition" has occurred.  "Competition" that is required in all 50 States, all Territories and Provinces of Canada.

"Coalition for Procurement Reform" is a friend to roofers, and ALL TAXPAYERS!

Please look them up, and see what you can do:

Website:    www.procurement-reform.org
 
Coalition for Procurement Reform

2415 Westwood Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23230

(804) 288-2950 phone
 
Kristy Joplin

Executive Director
 

 
 
I am writing about them today because they are "right".  SOMEONE has to stand up against all this waste and preferential treatment, and CPR is doing a fine job of it.
 
Here's their latest press release:
 
 
CONTACT:
Coalition for Procurement Reform, cpr@procurement-reform.org, (804) 288-2950
 
PRESS RELEASE
 
RPM International Posts Big 3rd Quarter Loss in Anticipation of Settlement
 
Medina, Ohio – April 4, 2013- Ohio-based RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) has posted a net loss of $42.36 million for the three months ending February 28, ahead of an expected $68.8 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).  The anticipated settlement is the result of an investigation into past roofing contracts between RPM’s Building Solutions Group (which includes Tremco) and the GSA; specifically, the compliance with pricing terms and conditions of GSA contracts under which Tremco sold goods and services to the federal government.
Kristy Joplin, Executive Director of the Coalition for Procurement Reform, states, “As a member of CPR, I am pleased to see the Federal Government investigate the value they are getting from this purchasing program at GSA. We are confident that the Department of Justice investigation will ultimately result in a more transparent, open, and fair bid process.”
RPM International, which also makes coatings, sealants, and paints, stated that its Building Solutions Group is cooperating fully in an effort to resolve the investigation, and is in settlement talks with the DOJ and GSA.  RPM has taken an adjustment for the anticipated $68.8 million settlement; however, the actual total of RPM’s loss remains subject to approval by the DOJ. 
Frank C. Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of RPM, stated that the company is hopeful that a final settlement would be reached prior to May 31.
The Coalition for Procurement Reform’s mission is to reform the current use of procurement processes.  Our proposed reform solutions would increase healthy competition, increase transparency in the system and ultimately save taxpayer dollars.
 
As you know, I'm only in the "Fairness" business.  A $68.8 million dollar penalty represents only a small percentile of the money YOU paid them for school roofs.  To me, that is shameful, irresponsible, and damaging to us as a society.
 
There's the information, and it can mean as much, or little, as you like.
 
I lower my head in respect to those of you who spend time with me here.  You will please reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP".
 
Respect,
 
Robert R. "Ron" Solomon
Director, Roof Consultant's Alliance 
CCC1325620
 
 

 

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