V.A.L.U.E. IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
, (Volume Acquisition and Large Uniform
Expenditures)
, is a non-profit organization made up of local
government
agencies in the Southeastern Wisconsin area and is affiliated with the
Wisconsin
Association of Public Purchasers Chapter of the National Institute of
Governmental
Purchasing. The purpose of the organization is to reduce the cost of
goods
and services by allowing members to combine requirements for commonly
used
items on one single request for bid.
V.A.L.U.E.
was
formed in 1991 when a need was recognized for an organized network to
communicate
and seek commitment between a broad array of participating governmental
units for cooperative purchasing.
Benefits
- Reduce product cost
- Lower administrative costs,
one
agency bids instead of several
- Increased level of service
from vendors
- Discount blanket agreements
for
parts and services with distributors
- Increased levels of factory
assistance
and incentives
- Develops a communications
network
to share and compare information
- Product quality can be
improved
by leveraging our purchasing volume to require changes or upgrades to
the basic item
- Vendor responsiveness improves
due
to the volume of purchases involved in a single bid
Commodities
Commodities bid by V.A.L.U.E.
cover a diverse area of requirements. V.A.L.U.E. members are encouraged
to participate in any or all bids, by providing their respective needs
and
purchase commitment to the lead agency releasing the particular bid.
The
commodity list can change as additional items are required by the
participating
members. Some typical commodities bid by V.A.L.U.E. are:
| Road Marking Paints
& Glass Beads
Office and Computer Papers
Janitorial Paper Supplies
Plastic Can Liners
Crack Filler
Gasoline & Diesel Fuels
Natural Gas
Batteries-Radio,
Flashlight,
Alkaline and Nicad
Automotive Fluids
Pagers
|
Deicing Chemicals
Squads/Automobiles
Plow Blades
Sign Blanks/Posts
Light Trucks
Emergency Medical Supplies
HVAC Air Filters
Ammunition & Guns
Water Utility Repair Clamps
Custodial Supplies
|
Code of Ethics
V.A.L.U.E program members follow
the
National Association of Purchasing Management's Principles and
Standards
of purchasing as adopted in May of 1990.
Membership is open to any
governmental or nonprofit organization funded primarily with
governmental funds.
All rights
reserved V.A.L.U.E. 2008