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