Friends:

U.S Communities has been SOLD. I have to immediately work with the new owners, and remove roofing from their list of offerings.  USC fronts for Garland, and now that U.S. Communities is out of the way, perhaps the new owners will listen to reason.  

ROOFING does not belong in a Purchasing Cooperative's list of offerings, and it's also a reckless scam that cannot be supported.

I am very happy to bring you this news, and will report back after speaking to OMNIA's leadership team.

While I remain optimistic, will give them the chance to be heroes.  If they fail to negotiate in good faith, I'll  let you know.  The BOD may be impossible to reach, as they normally are, but I'll get there.

Copy and paste for full article:

file:///C:/Users/Robert/Desktop/OMNIA%20Partners%20Announces%20Purchase%20of%20U.S.%20Communities%20_%20Business%20Wire.html

Most of this drivel is "cookie cutter" language of Purchasing Cooperatives who are 100% against fair, open, competition, and bidding.  It is doubtful they can summon the decency to stop stealing from our schools through Garland, Ind.  

U.S. Communities have been a recurring nightmare, but maybe OMNIA management can understand the risk involved? 

 NOTE:  Retired 2003, do not solicit, nor accept, compensation or personal advancement of any kind.

"OMNIA Partners Announces Purchase of U.S. Communities"

Acquisition will partner two national government cooperative purchasing leaders for combined savings and value for public agencies

April 16, 2018 09:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMNIA Partners announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Communities Program Management, LLC (CPM), the organization that staffs and manages the operations of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (U.S. Communities).

“Our mission at U.S. Communities has always been to drive savings, efficiency and the highest value through cooperative purchasing”“Our mission at U.S. Communities has always been to drive savings, efficiency and the highest value through cooperative purchasing”

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The U.S. Communities program provides world class procurement resources and solutions to local and state government agencies, school districts (K-12), higher education, and nonprofits. Participants have access to a broad line of competitively solicited contracts with best in class national suppliers.

OMNIA Partners is a national group purchasing organization composed of three subsidiaries: National IPA, Prime Advantage, and Corporate United.

“As the procurement industry evolves, it is important to provide incremental value to all stakeholders,” says M. Todd Abner, President & CEO of OMNIA Partners. “In the public procurement sector, we have found these two companies to be highly complementary, which will become even more clear as we take a methodical approach to operate the organizations.”

“Our mission at U.S. Communities has always been to drive savings, efficiency and the highest value through cooperative purchasing,” said Kevin Juhring, President of CPM/U.S. Communities. “Our discussions with OMNIA Partners revealed the alignment of the two organizations in our mission of providing savings, efficiency and value to public agencies. We are very excited about what we will collectively be able to do to increase the benefit to public agencies.”

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2018.

About OMNIA Partners

OMNIA Partners is a leading group purchasing organization (GPO) in procurement and supply chain management. Comprised of three subsidiaries: Corporate United, Prime Advantage and National IPA, OMNIA Partners serves over 35 industries in both the private and public sector. Through Corporate United, the GPO provides world-class indirect supply and service offerings for companies across the globe, including more than 20% of the Fortune 1000. Through Prime Advantage, the GPO offers access to elite direct materials vendors specializing in commodities, engineered components, raw materials, services and supplies. The GPO also covers sourcing needs across the public sector through National IPA, with fully transparent, value-driven pricing. OMNIA Partners leverages the economies of scale of its group with decades of procurement experience to execute mutually rewarding contracts in a multitude of verticals, while providing an extensive portfolio of sourcing solutions and partnerships for its members and suppliers.

About U.S. Communities

U.S. Communities is a leading national government purchasing cooperative, providing world class government procurement resources and solutions to local and state government agencies, school districts (K-12), higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. U.S. Communities was founded in 1996 as a partnership with our National Sponsors. Today, our National Sponsors include the Association of School Business Officials, the National Association of Counties, the National League of Cities, the United States Conference of Mayors, and the National Governors Association. U.S. Communities is the first cooperative , education institutions and nonprofits utilize U.S. Communities contracts to procure more than $2.7 billion in products and services annually.program to earn the NIGP Accredited Cooperative (NAC) accreditation. More than 55,000 registered agenciesContacts

For OMNIA Partners
Paul Lindsley, 615-585-3487
Paul.lindsley@phase3mc.com

I'll let you know what Mr. Lindsley has to say.  You may also contact him, and express the same concerns.

If we don't act in UNITY, we'll be dealing with the same rabid hyenas, fighting the same morbid scams.

Simply put, we want "Fairness', and not be forced to deal with Purchasing Cooperatives who are currently working to exclude ALL trades, so their 2-3% "commission" is, of course higher.  The Garland "Salesman" gets a 25% 'Commission".  INSTANTLY, your tax dollar is worth 73 cents, and nothing to show for it.

I'll stand up to OMNIA, and Mr. Lindsley, will you?

Thank you for spending your valuable time with me, and hope you get something out of what I have to say.

Reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP".

NOTE:  Retired 2003, do not solicit, nor accept, compensation or personal advancement of any kind.

Respect.

Robert R. Solomon

Public Procurement Analyst

State Certified 

CCC1325620

RobertRSolomon@aol.com

Tampa, Florida

Search this site for public roofing scams.

Friends:

The purpose of this site is to increase public awareness of "Predatory Sales Models" and "Exclusion" of  fair competition in public works.

Everything I say here is backed by  public record, and subsequent documentation.  If I say something that is factually incorrect, I will retract it.  Constructive criticism is encouraged, and welcomed.

NOTE;  Retired 2003, do not solicit nor accept, compensation or personal advancement of any kind.

Architects, Public Administrators, Contractors, Consultants, Manufacturers, and Distributors, are all affected by "Proprietary Specifications".  A sales trick to eliminate all competition for taxpayer money.

In the upper left search box, please type keywords:  School Roofing Scam, Purchasing Cooperative, Taxpayer abuse, Tremco, Garland, sole source, etc.

Approximately 150 posts all told.  

FACT:  Garland, and Tremco do not make half the products they sell, and are not found in any local roofing supply house. It must be trucked in from Ohio.  You are essentially exporting 70% of your local tax dollar to other economies.  

YOU, and all  taxpayers should be concerned that we are paying upwards of 50% MORE for roofing and duped into thinking you've received a value.  The opposite is true.  

If you are working with a Purchasing Cooperative, your district is taking a beating that is 100% avoidable.  Certainly, I've illustrated the scam that is undeniable. 

I know all the manufacturers, and have installed millions of sq. ft. of any subset of roofing.  Steep slope, single ply (EPDM, TPO, PVC), built up, modified, etc.  I've successfully completed over 100 public schools, and know what I'm talking about.

If I don't know the answer, Roof Consultant's Institute (RCI) will.  RCI is the standard for roofing excellence, and an honorable organization with top level consultants.

Many are Architects, Consultants, Engineers, Contractors, Manufacturers, etc. ,ALL are credentialed, and will have someone near you.

I do not belong to any organization.  A lot of my work is very sensitive, and may cause discomfort through association.  They are not allowed to speak freely, while I can tell the truth without fear of retribution.

Please understand that I have no beef with individuals trying to make an honest living.  It's the "Predatory Sales Model I despise.  I do not want to "Exclude" those mentioned, and welcome them to any public bid list.

Instead of "Favoritism", seek only fair competition for our own tax dollars.  

Roofers will decide all things roofing, and not elite sectors who are without credential, experience, or the exhaustive safety training it takes.  


"My name is Ron, and I'm a roofer.........For some reason, feel like I should be at an AA meeting."

I will help anyone who asks for help.

This is my mission, and will see it through. 




NOTE;  Retired 2003, do not solicit nor accept, compensation or personal advancement of any kind.

Reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP".

It is humbling that anyone cares one bit about what I have to say, and I am thankful.

Respect.

Robert R. "Ron" Solomon
Public Procurement Analyst
State Certification  CCC 1325620
Tampa, Florida

Lewisburg School District continues to ignore the public. LETTER TO THE EDITOR. Max Bossert

Friends:

As distasteful as it was to report on a lying Florida Senator, the cases just keep on coming.  Why Ron?  Because it's a system rigged to favor one manufacturer, and increase commissions.

Why do they only want one manufacturer?  Because Purchasing Cooperatives are essentially "Commissioned Salesmen", and get 2%-4% of the contract amount.  They do not get paid to seek competitive pricing because that would mean less money for them.  Understood?  It's a SCAM., AND NOTHING MORE.

Type "School Roofing Scam" on YouTube, and you'll see what I mean.

U.S. Communities is one of the worst.  Lying about Garland being competitive is hilarious, once you know the facts.  Garland got their contract with U. S. Communities with 55 pages of BLANK DOCUMENTS.  What on earth did they compare $0.00 to?

Here is a very recent case of schools getting ripped off by the scheme.  "Predatory Sales Model" as I refer to them.   On average, these Purchasing Cooperative "sole source" contracts cost the taxpayer approximately 50% MORE than competitive, open, and fair, bidding scenarios.

Very special thanks to those who had enough, and did something about it.

http://www.dailyitem.com/opinion/we-the-people-are-being-robbed/article_dcf39cc8-0feb-501b-8fbd-8cce1295060c.html

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We, The People are being robbed

By Max Bossert | Letter to the Editor

The Lewisburg School District continues to ignore the public.

A recent letter from Stacy Gasteiger (Dec. 22) about cronyism at the local level could not be more true.

The superintendent, the school board president, business manager will stop at nothing to be able to deal with the CSIU, KPN and Tremco of Ohio (who just used their other name of Weatherproofing Technologies) to mislead the voting public to get their project approved for the Linntown Elementary School roofing project.

To explain everything, the Lewisburg School District does not purchase anything from local business. The business manager has presented the roofing project four times since early spring. The original cost was $740,000. We requested they reconsider and they did stop the contract. Since then the price has fluctuated from $740,000 to $489,726 for the same project.

This is a project that could be done by any local tax paying contractor for less than $200,000.

I know this because we and other roofers are certified to do this type of work and we have been roofing since 1974 as well as roofing at the Linntown Elementary School some 30 years ago.

A copy of the bidding process required by the state was hand carried to the superintendent, the board president and business manager yet they continue to skirt the fair bidding practice set by the State of Pennsylvania and have awarded the contract to Waterproofing Technologies for $489,726.40. This cost, I believe, is $289,000 more than any other certified local roofer would charge for the same project if they had bothered to get more than one bid.

It certainly makes you wonder who is getting the extra $289,000.  

NOTE:  Tremco, and Garland Salesmen get paid 25% commission, where mainstream manufacturers pay salary.  That's a lot of money (the 25% Commission) that doesn't actually go into the job itself.

My personal opinion is that we need to get a new board president, new business manager and new local superintendent.

Remember citizens, it’s our responsibility to say something if you see something. I see people who are stealing money from our school district.

Please check out Tremco and Waterproofing Technologies at www.procurement-reform.org to see that we are not just blowing smoke.

Max Bossert,

West Milton

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Very well done, and I am proud of those who stand up to the scam.  Those of us who scream for fairness, are typically at the hands of intellectual elitists who have no concept of modern roofing technique, material, or competitive bidding processes.  A complete fool can see how the "Roofing Scam" works.

They aren't spending their money, they're spending YOUR MONEY!  Republican, Democrat, and Independent, doesn't matter. They are supposed to be responsible stewards of our money, but instead, act as gravy sucking pigs at the trough.  Sorry to paint with such a broad brush, but the exceptions are few. 

Say NO to Purchasing Cooperatives, and the two vendors they prop up:  Tremco, and Garland.  

If you don't, you may find yourself in the news, and not the way you dreamed it.

Reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP".

Constructive criticism is welcomed, and encouraged.

Respect.

Robert R. Solomon

Public Procurement Analyst

Florida Certification

CCC 1325620

Tampa, Florida

Purchasing Cooperative "Roofing Scam":

Friends: 

I don't know if this "Roofing Scam" is interesting, but it is very real.  The reason purchasing cooperatives ONLY include Roofing, and no other trades!!  Fascinating.  I guess we roofers can have the "leftovers" after the cooperative and government get done with the isolation, and bid rigging. 

Below, you will see actual contract documents, and verbiage.  Here, I do not consider emotion, but rather "measurable units".  It is a stark existence, but feel someone has to stand up, and guess I'm "It".

Simply put:  NEVER buy a roof through a purchasing cooperative.  You will be paying 50%-100% MORE, and receive an "average' roof at best.  Garland, and Tremco are the main culprits, and while everyone in roofing knows the scam, they are afraid.  I have no such inhibition, and and can eliminate the "retribution" aspect.  In other words, I get to play the "Bad Guy" 24 hours a day. 

There is not an administrator in this country that can justify such overspending.

The DOJ busted Tremco fosr $61,000,000.00, and now facing charges from the SEC.  The SEC is suing Tremco, ANDT their attorney (a big stockholder).  SEC is demanding a jury trial for both.  Two minutes of research will reveal the scam in infinite detail.  Also, look for Janet Campbell "School Roofing Scam".  Brilliant stuff.  Respect.

It is WRONG to steal from schools, and I don't like people who do it.  A personal problem I'm afraid.

For those of you keeping score, dig this:

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Here are some links on US Communities

US Communities News and Events- note sponsorship of events and production of webinars:

http://www.uscommunities.org/news-events/?q=r-naco15

US Communities complimentary “Strategic Sourcing Summits”

http://www.uscommunities.org/news-events/sourcing-summits/

Cobb County Purchasing Department is listed as “Lead Agency” for roofing on US Communities website and appears to solicit the nationwide roofing contract

https://www.uscommunities.org/fileadmin/hb/usc/Suppliers/Garland/ITB_14-5903.pdf

US Communities website states “No User Fees – no costs or fees to participate”, but reading the Cobb County/US Communities agreement please note on page 56 of the pdf item 5.1 under Administration Agreement in this contract and share 5% of their fee with Cobb County Purchasing:

“5.1 Administrative Fees. Supplier shall pay to U.S. Communities a monthly administrative fee based upon the total sales price of all purchases shipped and billed pursuant to the Master Agreement, excluding taxes, in the amount of two percent (2%) of aggregate purchases made during each calendar month (individually and collectively, “Administrative Fees”). Supplier’s annual sales shall be measured on a calendar year basis. All Administrative Fees shall be payable in U.S. Dollars and shall be made by wire to U.S. Communities, or its designee or trustee as may be directed in writing by U.S. Communities. Administrative Fees shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days of the end of each calendar month for purchases shipped and billed during such calendar month. U.S. Communities agrees to pay to Lead Public Agency five percent (5%) of all Administrative Fees received from Supplier to help offset Lead Public Agency’s costs incurred in connection with managing the Master Agreement nationally.”

There are also provisions in the vendor agreement that appear to be more applicable to an organization that is trying to maximize sales vs. a cooperative that is trying to save its users money, such as:

“(d) Sales Commitment. Supplier shall market the Master Agreement through Supplier’s sales force or dealer network that is properly trained, engaged and committed to offering the Master Agreement as Supplier’s primary offering to Public Agencies. Supplier’s sales force compensation and incentives shall be greater than or equal to the compensation and incentives earned under other contracts to Public Agencies.”

Cobb County is listed on US Communities Advisory Board:

https://www.uscommunities.org/about/advisory-board/

Another whistleblower case involving procurement through cooperative:

http://www.whistleblowerattorneys-blog.com/2015/01/office-depot-settles-false-claims-act-allegations-long-running-pattern-government-contracting-fraud.html

http://watchdogblog.dallasnews.com/tag/u-s-communities/

http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/news/200/office-depot-pay-68-5-million-settle-false-claims-charge/

http://usacomplaints.com/miscellaneous/495729-steve-hamill-hb-capital-resources-us-communities-california-communities-complaints-reviews.html

Interesting article about an association that has come out against sole-source contracting due to the above case:

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/10105652/nopa-calls-upon-local-governments-to-end-sole-source-contracting

Joe Tommie is Cobb County's Purchasing Director, and he's out filming commercials for Garland on the taxpayer's dime.  Smells rotten, because it is.

I depend upon the GREED of others, and watch them move like plodding dinosaurs.  All I have to do is remember how important money is to them, and can figure it out from there.  Super predictable.  

I will be spending more time with you here, and offer a "Table of Contents' to make searches easier.

Reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP" 

I am very thankful for the time you spend with me here, and we are making progress.  

Respect.

Robert R. "Ron" Solomon

Director, Roof Consultant's Alliance (5,000 members)

Public Procurement Analyst

CCC 1325620

RobertRSolomon@aol.com

U. S. Communities LIES about ROOFING!!

Friends:

I've been very busy lately with "Proprietary Specifications, and "Preferred Vendors" in public works.  Sadly, I lost a mentor, and dear friend, Mr. Bob Lyons.  Mr. Lyons was the first, and only 2 time President of RCI.  Much respect to Mr. Lyons, and I will miss him terribly.

 Downtown Tampa:

Carnival Cruise Lines out of Port Tampa:

Just trying to give you a sense of where I come from.


Today, I will share (to do your own research) more details about the U.S. Communities, Garland, SCAM.  Fake pricing (actually NO pricing) on U.S. Communities website.  NONE.

I've asked U.S. Communities Mr. David Kidd to furnish the "Competitive" pricing 6 times.  Still no answer, and no pricing.  What does that tell you?

For those of you who care more about public record, than hearsay, I am providing the following for anyone who is shut out by these thieves of school money.  Be sure to check out the line about "Salesman's Compensation".  Cobb County, Georgia is a den of criminals who organize this theft FOR U.S. Communities, and Garland.

NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM U.S. COMMUNITIES, OR GARLAND!  YOU WILL GET RIPPED OFF EVERY TIME.

Garland is all about ripping off schools, and other public works.  Garland peels 27% off your tax dollar to pay the Cooperative 2%, and the Garland Salesman gets 25%!  Cobb County MAKES SURE to include it in their verbiage.

For anyone who is sick of these scammers, or shut out of huge territories, here you go:

Here are some links on US Communities/Garland scam:

US Communities News and Events- note sponsorship of events and production of webinars:

http://www.uscommunities.org/news-events/?q=r-naco15

US Communities complimentary “Strategic Sourcing Summits”

http://www.uscommunities.org/news-events/sourcing-summits/

Cobb County Purchasing Department is listed as “Lead Agency” for roofing on US Communities website and appears to solicit the nationwide roofing contract

https://www.uscommunities.org/fileadmin/hb/usc/Suppliers/Garland/ITB_14-5903.pdf

US Communities website states “No User Fees – no costs or fees to participate”, but reading the Cobb County/US Communities agreement please note on page 56 of the pdf item 5.1 under Administration Agreement in this contract and share 5% of their fee with Cobb County Purchasing:

“5.1 Administrative Fees. Supplier shall pay to U.S. Communities a monthly administrative fee based upon the total sales price of all purchases shipped and billed pursuant to the Master Agreement, excluding taxes, in the amount of two percent (2%) of aggregate purchases made during each calendar month (individually and collectively, “Administrative Fees”). Supplier’s annual sales shall be measured on a calendar year basis. All Administrative Fees shall be payable in U.S. Dollars and shall be made by wire to U.S. Communities, or its designee or trustee as may be directed in writing by U.S. Communities. Administrative Fees shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days of the end of each calendar month for purchases shipped and billed during such calendar month. U.S. Communities agrees to pay to Lead Public Agency five percent (5%) of all Administrative Fees received from Supplier to help offset Lead Public Agency’s costs incurred in connection with managing the Master Agreement nationally.”

There are also provisions in the vendor agreement that appear to be more applicable to an organization that is trying to maximize sales vs. a cooperative that is trying to save its users money, such as:

“(d) Sales Commitment. Supplier shall market the Master Agreement through Supplier’s sales force or dealer network that is properly trained, engaged and committed to offering the Master Agreement as Supplier’s primary offering to Public Agencies. Supplier’s sales force compensation and incentives shall be greater than or equal to the compensation and incentives earned under other contracts to Public Agencies.”

Cobb County is listed on US Communities Advisory Board:

https://www.uscommunities.org/about/advisory-board/

Another whistleblower case involving procurement through cooperative:

http://www.whistleblowerattorneys-blog.com/2015/01/office-depot-settles-false-claims-act-allegations-long-running-pattern-government-contracting-fraud.html

http://watchdogblog.dallasnews.com/tag/u-s-communities/

http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/news/200/office-depot-pay-68-5-million-settle-false-claims-charge/

http://usacomplaints.com/miscellaneous/495729-steve-hamill-hb-capital-resources-us-communities-california-communities-complaints-reviews.html

Interesting article about an association that has come out against sole-source contracting due to the above case:

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/10105652/nopa-calls-upon-local-governments-to-end-sole-source-contracting     

I threw in a couple of photos of my city so your eyeballs didn't fall out.

My friends, this scourge is unapologetic when it comes to stealing your tax dollars, and they do it with an accomplice:  Purchasing Cooperatives.

I welcome you to my LinkedIn Group (5,000 Members):  Roof Consultant's Alliance.  I write a lot there, and hopefully, some of it is useful in your pursuit of fairness.

Reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP".

Respect.

Robert R. "Ron" Solomon

Director, Roof Consultant's Alliance

Public Procurement Analyst

CCC 1325620

Tampa, Florida

"Public Roofing Procurement, through Purchasing Cooperatives : The scam that steals from our schools."

Friends:

"Fair Competition" is the law, and may not be replaced by "Sole Source", "Line Item". "Job Order Account", "Proprietary Specifications".  All terms used to defraud you, the taxpayers.

They will also try to make the roof replacement an "Emergency" and thereby avoid the bidding process.  Instead, some "Committee" without the slightest knowledge of roofing will make that choice for you.  

First, I will show you the Cobb County "Sign In" sheet.  Tell me if it looks like the outcome is predetermined.  

Please review pages 4 and 5 before continuing.  Looks like half of Garland's sales force was called to attend.  It's so corrupt, that most manufacturers won't go through a wasted exercise.  I wouldn't. 

http://www.garlandco.com/procurement/14-5903_Addendum_1.pdf

A sixth grader can figure out what's going on here.  Garland, nor Tremco, offer 'value" by any means or measurable unit.  

obfuscate 

• 
  

verb (used with object), obfuscated, obfuscating.

1.

to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.

2.

to make obscure or unclear:

to obfuscate a problem with extraneous information.

3.

to darken.

Garland, nor Tremco will ever "Bid" anything, because their sales model is designed to take advantage of administrators, and public works, ONLY.  If they're so competitive, how come I've never seen them used ONCE on any open, fairly bid, project?

It's all "sizzle' and no "steak" folks.  

https://www.uscommunities.org/suppliers/garlanddbs-inc/garlanddbs-inc-contract/

Garland/DBS Inc. Contract

Roofing Supplies and Services, Waterproofing and Related Products and Services

Lead Agency:

Cobb County, Georgia

3 year initial term, January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Option to renew for (2) additional (1) year periods

Postings

Number of suppliers who responded to RFP: 1

Posting Information:Date Posted:

·         U.S. Communities Current SolicitationsFeb 14-March 13, 2014

·         Canadian MERX Public TendersFeb 14-March 13, 2014

·         Onvia DemandStarFeb 14-March 13, 2014

·         Cobb CountyFeb 14-March 13, 2014

·         Association of Oregon CountiesFeb 14-March 13, 2014

·         State of Hawaii and OregonFeb 14-March 13, 2014

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Long Form:

http://www.garlandco.com/procurement/ITB_14-5903.pdf#search="purchasing cooperatives"

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http://www.garlandco.com/educational/ytr/best-value-tax-dollars.html

Delivering the Best Value for Taxpayer Dollars

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http://www.garlandco.com/procurement/14-5903_RESPONSE_PKG_FOR_WEB.pdf

Fake RFP response.

Fake sign in sheet.

http://www.garlandco.com/procurement/14-5903_Addendum_1.pdf

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Garland apology tour:

http://www.garlandco.com/our-story/quality-performance/roofing-scam.html

"Administrators have a "right".

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http://www.garlandco.com/procurement/ohio-contract.html

Notice, emblazoned across the page is:

Projects Awarded on “Best Value” Rather than Lowest Price

THIS CONTRACT IS BASED OFF OF THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) CONTRACTS, ALLOWING STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

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https://www.uscommunities.org/about/advisory-board/

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https://www.uscommunities.org/resources/coop-standards/

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I've asked U.S. Communities (David Kidd) for a current price list, as they no longer use the Roth,. Simon, Garland, and abused Firestone numbers.  I can prove it, just like I can  prove anything else I say.

The fact is they haven't gotten any 'competitive pricing",   They got ONE reply to their RFP, and that ought to tell you something.  Not everyone is equipped to handle such blatant abuse by Purchasing Cooperatives.

NEVER BUY A ROOF THROUGH A PURCHASING COOPERATIVE.

NEVER.  NEVER.  NEVER.

You will get soaked by a manufacturer costing about 40% MORE than honorable manufacturer's like Firestone, GAF, Barrett, Johns Manville, Carlisle Syntec, Sika, and others.

Reward "Honorable" manufacturers by writing P.O.'s to them.  They don't steal your money, they "Bid" on work.  THAT, I respect.

SHUN, AVOID, REJECT, AND CONDEMN PROCUREMENT OF ROOFING THROUGH PURCHASING COOPERATIVES.

ALL THE "WE COMPETE SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO" IS AN ABSOLUTE LIE.  There is no truth in the comment, and anyone with a lick of sense will concur. 

If you have a problem:  RobertRSolomon@aol.com

I will help you.

NOTE: Retired 2003, I do not solicit, nor accept compensation, or personal advancement of any kind.

I am thankful for the time you spend with me here.  

Reject negativity in all forms, and always remember to keep looking "UP".

You can see me on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrsolomon

Respect.

Robert R. "Ron" Solomon
Director, Roof Consultant's Alliance
Public Procurement Analyst
CCC 1325620