Friends:
Today, I will rejoice.
Utmost respect to the entire IIBEC Team.
Mr. Brian Gardner, a warrior, has contributed many years to the discipline, and this particular objective.
Here, I will thank him from the bottom of my heart, for a tireless spirit, and in service to others. First hand, know the anguish, pressure, disappointment, and heartbreak he's endured. Brian has "Determination", and an uncommon will to achieve.
Mr. Scott Hinesley, a true Professional in every way. I admire Scott as a wonderful family man, and is glorious in his pursuit of all things noble. If Scott tells you he knows a three legged raccoon that can tap dance, play a tambourine, and whistle "Dixie", believe it.
That's for you WH, my dear, and Honorable friend. All Praise, and Glory to "Brother Jake" for his selfless contributions in service to his country. 'Never Forget". AAOOAAHH!
Mr. Tom Gernetzke, Past President of RCI, hard working, caring, and has the full respect of our entire industry. A finer person, you will not meet. A great inspiration to me personally.
Each of them known to me, and all "Honorable" Men. I stake my reputation of 45 years on each one. I'd gladly confess to a homicide for any one of them.
They stood by me, when few would. At times, can be a bit too "energetic" for my own good.
I've spent ten years writing about "Public Roofing Oversight", and trying desperately to get through to anyone who would listen.
My Honorable Colleagues have freed me from great burden.
Every School Board Member in North America should thank them for rescuing school maintenance budgets from "Purchasing Cooperatives".
Roofing is the costliest item in public maintenance.
Instead of "Exclusionary Practices" promoted by Purchasing Cooperatives, will follow a fair, competitive, open, and inclusive, bidding process. Can you hear me fellow taxpayers?
Thank you to Cobb County Commission for listening, and doing the right thing.
The fair, reasonable, rational, and Honorable thing.
By doing this, suspect taxpayers will be saving approximately 40%-50% on Roofing, and Roofing Services.
You will also retain approximately 70% of your local tax dollar since most manufacturers are locally distributed, represented, and installed.
https://rci-online.org/iibec-members-meet-with-cobb-county-officials-to-discuss-construction-procurement/
Today, I will rejoice.
Utmost respect to the entire IIBEC Team.
Mr. Brian Gardner, a warrior, has contributed many years to the discipline, and this particular objective.
Here, I will thank him from the bottom of my heart, for a tireless spirit, and in service to others. First hand, know the anguish, pressure, disappointment, and heartbreak he's endured. Brian has "Determination", and an uncommon will to achieve.
Mr. Scott Hinesley, a true Professional in every way. I admire Scott as a wonderful family man, and is glorious in his pursuit of all things noble. If Scott tells you he knows a three legged raccoon that can tap dance, play a tambourine, and whistle "Dixie", believe it.
That's for you WH, my dear, and Honorable friend. All Praise, and Glory to "Brother Jake" for his selfless contributions in service to his country. 'Never Forget". AAOOAAHH!
Mr. Tom Gernetzke, Past President of RCI, hard working, caring, and has the full respect of our entire industry. A finer person, you will not meet. A great inspiration to me personally.
Each of them known to me, and all "Honorable" Men. I stake my reputation of 45 years on each one. I'd gladly confess to a homicide for any one of them.
They stood by me, when few would. At times, can be a bit too "energetic" for my own good.
I've spent ten years writing about "Public Roofing Oversight", and trying desperately to get through to anyone who would listen.
My Honorable Colleagues have freed me from great burden.
Roofing is the costliest item in public maintenance.
Instead of "Exclusionary Practices" promoted by Purchasing Cooperatives, will follow a fair, competitive, open, and inclusive, bidding process. Can you hear me fellow taxpayers?
Thank you to Cobb County Commission for listening, and doing the right thing.
The fair, reasonable, rational, and Honorable thing.
By doing this, suspect taxpayers will be saving approximately 40%-50% on Roofing, and Roofing Services.
You will also retain approximately 70% of your local tax dollar since most manufacturers are locally distributed, represented, and installed.
https://rci-online.org/iibec-members-meet-with-cobb-county-officials-to-discuss-construction-procurement/
Cobb County Procurement Decision is Win for Industry
By Director of Industry Affairs Brian Gardner
IIBEC Georgia Chapter members from Cobb County, GA (Past Presidents Pat Downey and Arthur “Chip” Ward), IIBEC First Vice President Scott Hinesley, and Director of Industry Affairs Brian Gardner met in April with Cobb County purchasing administrators to discuss the county’s procurement of construction via cooperative purchasing.
On May 14, Cobb County (Georgia’s third-most populous county), which had previously utilized cooperative purchasing to procure roofing projects, decided to no longer use cooperatives in such a manner. This decision will have national repercussions, as Cobb County served as an administrator for a nationwide cooperative roofing program.
“Our team was very impressed with Cobb County officials, as they professionally considered all of our arguments and did their own due diligence. We are very pleased these dedicated professionals decided to procure roofing via design-bid-build with the assistance of independent design professionals,” remarked Pat Downey.
“Cobb County administrators engaged with us in a highly professional and substantive manner. I, as a county taxpayer, especially appreciate their interaction with our team. I believe this is how government and industry should work together to provide sound, smart, and efficient public policy,” stated Chip Ward.
“This is terrific news for taxpayers and IIBEC members. The fact that Cobb County has now made this important decision is the result of a job well done,” commented Mike Clark, past president of IIBEC and a Georgia Chapter member.
“I applaud Cobb County’s decision and thank them for providing us an opportunity to present our case for responsible procurement,” remarked First Vice President Scott Hinesley.
“We congratulate IIBEC Georgia Chapter for its superlative efforts in promoting responsible construction procurement,” EVP/CEO Lionel van der Walt added.
“This is an excellent example of an effective grassroots “boots-on-the-ground” effort by IIBEC chapters to promote responsible construction procurement in their local area,” stated Advocacy Committee Chairman Tom Gernetzke.
Public Procurement Analyst
Fla. Certified CCC1325620
Tampa, Fla.
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