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
www.procurement-reform.org website
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
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