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Title: WSCA Office Supplies


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WSCA Office Supplies
  • Multiple Award
  • OfficeMax Contract Number 9803
  • Staples Contract Number 9802
  • Metro Office Solutions Contract Number 9798

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Office Supplies Sourcing Team
  • Pam Johnson, Oregon Lead State
  • Tom Mayer, Alaska
  • Tom Spiker, Colorado
  • Bonnie Sletten, Idaho
  • Gail Burchett, Nevada
  • Elizabeth Clark, Oregon
  • Larry Thacker, Utah
  • Douglas Richins, WSCA

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Procurement Process
  • Compliant with Oregon Law pursuant to its
    authority under OAR 125-246-0170(3).
  • Competitive sealed Proposal, pursuant to ORS
    279B.060 , OAR 125-247-0261 and OAR 125-246-0450.
  • Release Date May 4, 2009
  • Pre-Proposal Conference May 14, 2009
  • Proposal Closing date October 8, 2009

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Procurement Process cont.
  • Suppliers could respond for all states, or a
    single state
  • Proposals to Provide All States 6
  • Single State Proposals Received
  • Nevada 1
  • Alaska 1
  • Colorado 2
  • Utah - 1

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Evaluation Process
  • Mandatory Requirements
  • Desirable Features 500 possible points
  • Pricing - 500 possible points
  • 1,000 total

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Total Points for Awardees
  • OfficeMax 870.038
  • Staples 851.442
  • Metro Office 846.999
  • Single State Awards
  • Office Depot (Utah) 792.960
  • Sun (Colorado) 769.746
  • EON (Colorado) 756.768

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WSCA Contracts for Office Supplies and Service
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Mandatory Requirements of the Contracts
  • Online Catalog and Ordering Capability
  • No Forced Substitutions
  • Service Representatives
  • Training
  • Key Persons
  • Freight Policy
  • Shipping
  • Delivery and Distribution of Goods Shipped 
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Emergency Management and Recovery

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Scored Desirable Features of the Contract
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Return Policy
  • Contract Management
  • Implementation and Communication
  • Sustainability
  • ESB/MBE/WBE
  • Packaging
  • Environmental Practices
  • CRP / QRF
  • Retail Store Purchases

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Category Discounts by SupplierVendor Specific
Catalog
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Category Discounts (2)(Vendor Specific Catalog)
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Category Discounts (3) (Vendor Specific Catalog)
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Category Discounts (4) (Vendor Specific Catalog)
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Category Discounts (5) (Vendor Specific Catalog)
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Spreadsheet of Category Discount comparisons
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OfficeMax
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OfficeMax Contract Number 9803
  • - Customer Service Contract Management Teams
  • Existing Dedicated Infrastructure Management
    Teams supporting State and Local Governmental
    entities to ensure compliance and seamless
    Implementation
  • 100 US-Based Customer Service Teams
  • Reporting tools, online and custom reports
    available by request done to end-user levels at
    no charge

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OFFICEMAX (2)
  • - Highlights The OfficeMax Vendor Specific
    Catalog discounts apply to all products within
    their Full Line Catalog.
  • Approx. 13,000 items designed to meet all the
    requirements large organizations or businesses
    might have for Office Supplies, Toner, Paper,
    etc. This is not a mini or abbreviated catalog!
  • Includes
  • Office Supplies
  • Paper
  • Ink Toner
  • Technology Supplies
  • In-Stock Furniture
  • Over 2500 Recycled items 1300 additional
    environmentally preferable items (clearly
    identified)
  • Over 600 MWESB manufactured items (clearly
    identified)
  • Guides and information
  • More
  • - Discount Structure All discounts are from Mfg
    List as updated quarterly and are absolute no
    floors or exceptions.

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OFFICEMAX (3)
  • - Key Elements of this contract are
  • Online Catalog, Ordering and Reporting Capability
  • -Service Representatives
  • - Representatives located throughout the States
  • - Training
  • Training at no charge available on
  • Online ordering and reporting
  • Contractual and organizational objectives and
    goals
  • Sustainability
  • Productivity

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OFFICEMAX (4)
  • - Key person
  • Adam Just, Senior Key Account Manager
  • 503-857-3191
  • adamjust_at_officemax.com
  • - Freight Policy
  • No freight charges on catalog item orders
    (Alaska, Hawaii may have up charge)
  • - Shipping
  • Next day delivery is available in most service
    areas for orders placed by 400PM (second
    business day delivery in some rural or remote
    areas). Scheduled sustainable deliveries are
    also available.

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OFFICEMAX (5)
  • - Delivery and Distribution of Goods Shipped
  • Delivery by OfficeMax private fleet drivers or
    contracted carrier.
  • - Reporting Requirements
  • Reports available
  • Usage with detail to cost center end-user level
  • Recycled items with of recycled content
  • MWESB items
  • Custom report to meet customer needs
  • Custom invoicing reporting
  • - Emergency Management and Recovery
  • Per the RFP and may be tailored for each state
    via the Participating Addendum
  • - Excellent Customer Service
  • Over 700 US-Based customer service personnel
    available via online system, 800 and email.
  • Customer service phone calls answered on average
    within 15 seconds
  • Live Online Customer assistance

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OFFICEMAX (6)
  • - Return Policy
  • Return Policy key points
  • Catalog items can be returned for credit within
    30 days of purchase
  • Unless defective, items should be returned in
    resalable condition and in unmarked original
    packaging for full credit or replacement
  • Returns can be initiated online at
    officemaxsolutions.com using your normal logon,
    or by calling 1-800-472-6473
  • An Authorization to Return (ATR) will be issued
    and should accompany the item being returned
    (please do not write on the item packaging).
  • Upon the ATR being issued, a pick-up will be
    initiated to occur typically within 3 business
    days
  • Credit will be issued upon return and inspection
    by OfficeMax

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OFFICEMAX (7)
  • - Contract Management
  • Customized account and contract management
    conducted by tenured OfficeMax representatives.
  • Emphasis placed on Organizational Savings,
    Productivity and Sustainability Goals.
  • Structured Business Reviews and Previews for
    saving opportunities.

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OFFICEMAX (8)
  • Implementation and Communication
  • OfficeMaxs implementation team will provide a
    simple and prompt activation and roll-out.
  • To get started Contact Adam Just at the email
    address or phone number provided above.
  • Structured and flexible Implementation plans
    addressing goals and needs of the organization
    and designed to reach all end-users.
  • Regular communication and business review
    meetings to look ahead and preview the
    Organizations goals and initiatives with
    emphasis on savings opportunities.

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OFFICEMAX (9)
  • - Sustainability
  • Approximately 4000 items that are recycled,
    re-usable and reduction oriented.
  • Tote delivery program in selected areas to
    reduce the packaging and CO2 levels associated
    with standard deliveries. Reports generated to
    track progress.

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OFFICEMAX (10)
  • Sustainable items clearly identified online and
    via a distinctive recycled item online catalog
    search
  • Shopping lists customized to emphasize
    sustainable items
  • Buyers Guide for Environmentally Preferable
    Office Products available with emphasis on TCO
    (Total Cost of Ownership)

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OFFICEMAX (11)
  • - ESB/MBE/WBE
  • Over 600 MWESB manufactured items stocked.

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OFFICEMAX (12)
  • - Packaging
  • OfficeMax recycles packaging wherever possible in
    their own operations.
  • As standard practice, they use only readily
    recyclable filler in our packaging
  • Do not use as standard practice poly-styrene or
    molded plastic as filler
  • Orders will be delivered in a box, manufacturers
    carton, or reusable tote.

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OFFICEMAX (13)
  • All packages will include a label showing the
    account and consignee, (ship-to code).
    Delivery information includes attention to,
    cost center, release and routing information,
    system generated invoice and PO, and delivery
    address.
  • A packing list will be included providing
    detailed product information on the delivery
    contents as well as attention to, cost center,
    release and routing information , system
    generated invoice and PO, and delivery address
    and contact information.

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OFFICEMAX (14)
  • Alternatively, where regular delivery by
    OfficeMax delivery personnel is received, empty
    cartridges can be put in empty boxes or reusable
    totes and placed in the normal delivery area
    and OfficeMax drivers will collect and return for
    recycling.
  • OfficeMax also supports several manufacturer
    based programs for cartridge recover and
    recycling including those of Hewlett Packard
  • For participation in Manufacturer direct empty
    toner recycling programs, follow the instructions
    in the product packaging or contact your
    OfficeMax representative for more details.

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OFFICEMAX (15)
  • CRP/Qualified Rehabilitative Facility (QRF)
  • Stocks in excess of 700 products supplied by
    AbilityOne suppliers (Formerly known as
    NIB/NISH).
  • Facilitates closed loop paper program with our
    manufacturer partner, Boise Paper, and Oregons
    contracted QRP recycling partner.

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OFFICEMAX (16)
  • - Retail Store Purchases
  • Retail Connect Cards are available for use at
    over 1000 OfficeMax retail stores nationwide for
    contractual pricing on like items.
  • The cards can invoice the customers account to
    the cost center/end-user level or be used in
    conjunction with a P-Card.
  • Retail Connect purchases are verifiable,
    reportable, and tied to your account.
  • Detailed usage and savings reports are available
    on the cards use.

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OFFICEMAX (17)
  • - Environmental Practices
  • End of life commodities
  • Actively recovers, and collects to return for
    recycling empty toner cartridges.
  • Contact OfficeMax, just as in a return, noting
    the request for empty cartridge pick-up, and an
    Authorization to Return (ATR) and pick-up will be
    initiated.

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STAPLES
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STAPLES Contract Number 9802
  • - Staples WSCA Representatives
  • please contact Don Hasch, Vertical Market Senior
    Manager (714) 868-4274 don.hasch_at_staples.com

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STAPLES (2)
  • - Training
  • Staples Advantage offers multiple training
    methods to assure participants have a full
    understanding of the WSCA program
  • Training Webinars or on-site for large groups or
    one-on-one training
  • On-Site Kick-Off or Orientation Events
  • Quick-training guides and complete User
    Reference Guides which are available on our
    ordering website along with online tutorials that
    walk-through the most common ordering procedures
  • Additional training options may be available,
    upon request
  • Ongoing training is provided for authorized
    purchasers once your program is in place
  • Shopping lists can be created to ensure a quick
    and easy online buying experience

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STAPLES (3)
  • - Key person
  • Don Hasch Senior Vertical Market Specialist
    714-868-4274
  • don.hasch_at_staples.com

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STAPLES (4)
  • - Freight Policy
  • All shipments shall be F.O.B. Destination
    freight prepaid and allowed.
  • - Shipping
  • Staples Advantage offers deliveries directly to
    the ordering department/division address under
    the WSCA contract
  • Next-Business Day delivery
  • Deliveries are completed by Staples drivers in
    most areas (occasionally UPS may be used)

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STAPLES (5)
  • - Reporting Requirements
  • Authorized Purchasers may request monthly
    electronic (Excel) usage and quality reports.
    These reports will include at a minimum, but not
    be limited to, the following metrics in any
    particular order
  • Fill rate
  • Delivery success rate
  • contract number (WSCA),
  • Usage broken down by state agency, political
    subdivision, location and agency requestor
  • Number of orders placed
  • Total dollar value of orders placed during the
    reporting period
  • Average value of each order
  • Customized ad hoc reports also available on
    request

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STAPLES (6)
  • - Emergency Management and Recovery
  • In the event of a natural disaster, Staples
    deploys various recovery plans, based upon an
    analysis of the business impact for different
    scenarios. Their local account management,
    distribution/fulfillment centers, and delivery
    teams will communicate (phone, email and in
    person) with the customer as to the extent of the
    disaster areas affected and implement an action
    plan based upon customer needs.

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STAPLES (7)
  • - Excellent Customer Service
  • Customer Service Phone 1-888-238-6329
  • Customer Service Fax 1-888-664-3311
  • Trained and experienced team of customer service
    professionals are available Mon Fri 500 am PST
    to 500 pm PST

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STAPLES (8)
  • - Return Policy
  • Staples guarantees a no-hassle return, regardless
    of the reason for return. Staples Advantage
    accepts any product for return for any reason
    within 30 days of receipt from our customer.
    Non-defective merchandise returns must be in
    saleable condition in original packaging/cartons
    and with original documentation for credit.
    Furniture returns must be in original cartons.
  • Some furniture and custom ordered products will
    not be accepted for return or credit, please
    contact your account representative for details
  • End user can request a return online or by
    calling customer service, a Return Authorization
    number is generated (via email for online
    requests and verbally for telephone requests).
    Note the RA number with the return product and
    place at normal delivery location for pick up.

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STAPLES (9)
  • - Contract Management
  • Staples Advantage has assigned all WSCA Contract
    Management to one coordinator, Don Hasch who is
    experienced in managing government contracts and
    programs and is responsible for all aspects of
    WSCA. Don Hasch will work with Staples internal
    audit team to ensure accuracy and adherence to
    all components of the WSCA contract.

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STAPLES (10)
  • To kick-off implementation, Staples Field
    Marketing Team will put together a Marketing
    Communication plan in order to keep end-users
    informed about the new vendor status, training
    opportunities, launch date and any other
    activities involved.
  • In addition, Staples Field Marketing Team can
    assist in driving your initiatives, such as
    sustainability and cost reduction through
    customized marketing campaigns.

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STAPLES (11)
  • Sustainability
  • Staples is committed to helping your organization
    reach the sustainability goals and reducing your
    supply costs.
  • Reporting Recycled Content, Environmental
    Impact, LEED Certification
  • Online catalog reducing the need for paper
    catalogs visit
  • www.staplesadvantagecatalogs.com

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STAPLES (12)
  • - ESB/MBE/WBE
  • Innovative Diversity Supplier programs
  • Full selection of MWBE Diversity products clearly
    identified with MWBE icons in our printed and
    online catalogs

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STAPLES (13)
  • - Packaging
  • Staples SmartHold program has resulted in
    reductions in packaging waste by up to 20.
  • Detailed and customized information can be
    applied to packaging labels

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STAPLES (14)
  • - Environmental Practices
  • Staples Advantage will provide tools to help
    manage the customers environmental practices.
  • Program to recycle ink and toner cartridges
  • Order Consolidation Calculator Staples developed
    a process to help end users identify costs
    associated with small orders

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STAPLES (15)
  • Achieved a 20 Green Power utilization
    throughout Staples facilities
  • Sourcing more than 50 of all paper products from
    Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
    http//www.fsc.org/about-fsc.html sources
  • Paper reduction strategies and education
    available through Staples account manager

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STAPLES (16)
  • - CRP/Qualified Rehabilitative Facilities (QRF)
  • Staples Advantage is committed to integrating
    diverse suppliers into sourcing, purchasing and
    merchandising processes and mentoring these
    suppliers so that they may develop a strong
    foundation for future growth.

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STAPLES (17)
  • - Retail Store Purchases
  • Heres what users can expect when registering a
    P-card or a Credit Card
  • Gives you the lower available price - either 10
    off Staples.com pricing or the retail price,
    whichever is lower at time of purchase (not at
    the same contract discount structure)

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STAPLES (18)
  • The registration process is simple as well as PCI
    compliant. All customer data is encrypted so
    credit card information is secure
  • Bills directly to the credit card statement of
    the registered Procurement Card or Credit Card
    and is also captured for reporting purposes
  • Registration is quick and easy once submitted,
    users will receive confirmation within minutes
  • Available for American Express, Master Card, Visa
    and Discover credit cards

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STAPLES (19)
  • - Implementation and Communication
  • Staples Advantage prides itself with the ability
    to successfully implement local, state, and
    federal government clients.
  • The implementation will span approximately 30-45
    days or less depending on the size of your
    department. A detailed, customer-specific plan
    and timeline will be customized based on
    requirements identified.

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METRO OFFICE SOLUTIONS
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METRO OFFICE SOLUTIONS Contract Number 9798
  • - Key Elements of this contract are
  • Service Representatives
  • Contract Manager - NASPO
  • Stephen De Jonghe
  • (775) 848-5463
  • Stephen.dejonghe_at_mymetroofficesoluitons.com
  • Customer Service
  • (877) 638-7641 X 1
  • Customerservcie_at_mymetroofficesoluitons.com
  • Local Account Representation will be assigned at
    a future time.

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METRO (2)
  • - Training
  • General instruction relating to
  • On Line Ordering Capabilities
  • Working with Metro Office Solutions
  • Understanding the Tier 1 minority Status
  • Billing
  • Returns
  • Delivery
  • Contacts
  • Account set up
  • Additional capabilities
  • Approval Routing
  • Blocked items
  • Budget limits by agency
  • Desktop delivery/special delivery needs
  • Billing customization

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METRO (3)
  • - Communication vehicle
  • Face to Face training
  • Group Roll out meetings
  • Webinar
  • Conference Call
  • On Line Help Desk

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METRO (4)
  • - Key persons
  • Stephen DeJonghe Contract Manager
  • (775) 848-5463
  • stephen.dejonghe_at_mymetroofficesolutions.com
  • Tom Enns Vice President of Sales
  • (916) 501-9720
  • tom.enns_at_mymetroofficesolutions.com

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METRO (5)
  • - Freight Policy
  • No minimum order
  • No freight charges on all catalog and web orders
  • (Special orders i.e. furniture, large drop
    shipments will be pre-quoted with a freight
    charge prior to acceptance of the order)

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METRO (6)
  • - Shipping
  • Metro Office Solutions is next day to all major
    markets within the States.
  • 1- 2 day for all outlaying delivery points.
    Each agency will be analyzed for the appropriate
    shipping method.

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METRO (7)
  • - Delivery and Distribution of Goods Shipped
  • Metro Office Solutions distribution center will
    provide 1-2 day delivery for each state.
  • Metro Office Solutions will be utilizing a
    combination of delivery choices. Your orders
    will be shipped in the appropriate 1 2 day
    delivery via contracted courier, or an overnight
    delivery service.

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METRO (8)
  • - Reporting Requirements
  • Metro Office Solutions can offer a variety of
    reports to each user to access the site and
    subscribe to the following options

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METRO (9)
  • User Reports
  • Usage Report by Cost Center
  • Usage Report by Ship to Location
  • Usage Report by Charge Code
  • Order Status Report
  • Charge Code Summary Report
  • Administration Report Ship To
  • Administration Report- Cost Center
  • Administration Report User
  • User Ship to Selection
  • User Cost Center Selection
  • User Company List Selection
  • User Charge Code Selection
  • Order Approval Setup Report
  • Customized Reports as needed

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METRO (10)
  • - Emergency Management and Recovery
  • Metro Office Solutions first determines the scope
    of the disaster by contacting the contract
    administrator within that State.
  • Orders that are pending for delivery would be
    held or delivered if the delivery point is
    accessible.

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METRO (11)
  • - Excellent Customer Services
  • Metro Office Solutions has a dedicated team of
    professionals who are fully trained to field all
    questions including, use of the web tool,
    deliveries, tracking of orders, accounting
    concerns, sourcing of items, and returns.
  • Hours of operation are 530am (PST) to 530pm
    (PST).
  • Customer Service Phone 877 638-7641
  • Customer Service Fax 877 859-1875
  • Email customerservice_at_mymetroofficesolutions.com

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METRO (12)
  • - Return Policy
  • Metro Office Solutions accepts returns up to 30
    days after purchase, requiring that the item be
    returned in its original packaging.
  • Metro Office Solutions will give an Instant
    Credit without pickup for all returns under
    15.00. All other returns will be picked up
    within 3 business days and credited to the end
    users account within 7 business days or Metro
    Office Solutions will issue a full credit whether
    receipt of the merchandise has occurred or not.

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METRO (13)
  • Metro Office Solutions policy is to issue credits
    in 7 business days
  • Returns can be entered on-line or phoned in to
    our customer service team upon which an RA
    (return authorization). Credits posted to your
    account can be accessed on line to view under
    Edocs tab of their on-line ordering web tool.

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METRO (14)
  • - Shortages
  • All shortages reported in 5 days are re-shipped
    at no charge to the end user with no additional
    credit or invoice thus reducing the credit
    re-bill process paperwork flow.

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METRO (15)
  • - Contract Management
  • Each quarter in preparation for the quarterly
    review process, the report with usage is
    downloaded for review.
  • Metro Office Solutions will meet with the WSCA
    Contract Manager

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METRO (16)
  • - Implementation and Communication
  • Metro Office Solutions will implement a
    five-phased training program for each
    participating State.
  • Phase I Publish and Present
  • Phase II E-Procurement
  • Phase III 800 Technical Office Supply Program
    Support
  • Phase IV On-going dedicated and experienced
    Account Representation
  • Phase V Quarterly business reviews by assigned
    location

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METRO (17)
  • Sustainability
  • Delivery - 20 of their deliveries have been
    assigned to UPS, which puts Metros trucks on the
    road less.
  • Pick to voice (reduces picking ticket paperwork
    while increasing accuracy for reduced errors and
    cost)
  • Carton consolidation warehouse management
    system programmed to reduce of boxes used to
    fill orders, which saves boxes, space, freight,
    fuel, etc
  • Reuse / recycle boxes reused for wrap and label
    orders
  • Boxes/pallets recycled locally
  • Produced and distributed a green catalog in
    July 2009
  • Introduced the Nature Saver Private label
    brand- 104 skus

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METRO (18)
  • -ESB/MBE/WBE
  • Metro Office Solutions is offering a Tier 1
    solution. Metro Office Solutions is an
    ESB/MBE/WBE company.
  • Part of the offering includes monthly reports
    detailing Tier 2 suppliers under the
    Manufacturers Diversity Report.

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METRO (19)
  • - Packaging
  • Each distribution center is required to use all
    manufacturers existing packaging for delivery to
    the end user. Most products are offered to the
    user in pre- packaged quantities only, thus
    reducing the need to re pack the product because
    a user wants 1 each.

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METRO (20)
  • Each sku listed clearly describes on line the
    packaging contents by the box and carton to
    assist the user in selecting the package
    friendly version.
  • Metro Office Solutions will work with each agency
    in picking up all boxes for reuse on their next
    delivery for re-use.

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METRO (21)
  • - Environmental Practices
  • Metro Office Solutions splash page will have
    complete instructions listed for each account as
    to their individual needs on items that can be
    recycled, reused or remanufactured.
  • At the warehouse level environmental practices
    are enforced not just for cost savings measures,
    but as a socially conscious effort to aid in
    reducing are overall collective carbon footprint.

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METRO (22)
  • - CRP/Qualified Rehabilitative Facilities (QRF)
  • Metro Office Solutions works with the Hope
    Foundation, which employs individuals with
    handicaps to assemble new employee kits and all
    marketing kits for resale and for marketing
    give-aways. Metro Office Solutions is
    integrally involved with the City of Hope, a
    Cancer Research organization.

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METRO (23)
  • - Retail Store Purchases
  • Metro Office Solutions is a On-line ordering
    company and has no retail store outlets

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Who Can Use
  • All Participating WSCA States
  • All Participating NASPO States
  • Any Political Sub-Division with permission from
    Participating State and the Chief Procurement
    Official.

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WSCA Contact Manager Info.
  • Pam Johnson
  • State Procurement Analyst
  • State of Oregon
  • (503) 378-4731
  • pam.johnson_at_state.or.us

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Next Steps
  • Each Participating State needs to execute a
    Participating Addendum with selected contractors
  • Participating Addendum Process

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Wheres the Information
  • WSCA Website aboutwsca.org
  • - Office Supplies Power Point Presentation
  • - Sample Participating Addendum
  • - WSCA Agreements Per Supplier
  • - Completed Individual State Participating
  • Addendums
  • - Category Discounts

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Through the Participating Addendums, States May
  • Select Contractors
  • Include their own State Administrative Fee
  • Include (unique) required Terms and Conditions
  • Identify options for Political Subdivisions

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Eligibility Process
  • Will be processed at two different levels
  • - 1st Phase States that signed an Intent
  • to Participate
  • - 2nd Phase - Other States and individual
  • entities not included in the 1st Phase
  • In all cases the State Chief Procurement Official
    will have the final say who can and cannot
    participate

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Eligibility Process Cont.
  • The WSCA/NASPO Cooperative Development Team
    (WNCDT) will contact the State Chief Procurement
    Officials directly to start process (so expect
    emails from wncoopdt_at_gmail.com).
  • All 50 states and DC have executed the NASPO
    Cooperative Memorandum of Agreement, so all are
    eligible to use any WSCA or NASPO Cooperative
    contract, at their choice.

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Who Can Participate
  • Participation at several different levels
  • 1. State signs Participating Addendum for entire
    state and its cooperative purchasing venture
  • - Every legally eligible entity in the state
    can use
  • 2. State signs a Participating Addendum ONLY for
    non state entities

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Who Can Participate
  • 3. State does not sign a Participating Addendum
  • - Every political subdivision PA within that
    state must be approved by the state chief
    procurement official
  • -Sometimes individually
  • -Sometimes by entity

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Process from Intent to Participate
  • How do we get states signed up?
  • Intent to Participate is the trigger, WNDCT will
    send all states that executed an Intent to
    Participate a copy of the draft participating
    addendum
  • Contract providers will be encouraged to contact
    all the state chief procurement officials of all
    states that executed an Intent to Participate and
    discuss options and alternatives.

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Process from Intent to Participate (2)
  • 3. State chief Procurement official (or
    designated representative-please let WNCDT know
    contact information for designated
    representative) will be WNCDT contact during the
    rest of the process.
  • 4. State completes the draft participating
    addendum for each contract provider supplied by
    WNCDT and forwards it AS A DRAFT back to WNCDT.
    WNCDT will forward draft to contract provider.
    Negotiations will take place directly between
    state and contract provider. When agreement is
    reached, the state completes and signs
    participating addendum to WNCDT (at
    wncoopdt_at_gmail.com). WNCDT forwards signed
    participating addendum to Contractor. If a state
    must sign last, send the prepared copy to WNCDT.

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Process from Intent to Participated (3)
  • 5. Contract providers point of contact signs
    participating addendum and forwards to WNCDT at
    wncoopdt_at_gmail.com
  • 6. WNCDT will simply annotate date of
    processing, create a PDF file of the
    participating addendum

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Process from Intent to Participate(4)
  • 7. WNCDT will forward copies of the PDF file to
    state, Contractors point of contact and Contract
    Lead Administrator
  • (WSCA/NASPO Cooperative Development Team (Kate
    and Paul) will complete steps 6 and 7 in one
    working day)

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Then What?
  • Participating addendum will be posted on WSCA
    Website.
  • Participation will be indicated on the WSCA
    Website
  • Contract Providers will create and maintain State
    specific Website.

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Thank You
  • Please let the WNCDT know if we can Help
  • -Kathryn Offerdahl, WSCA/NASPO Cooperative
    Development Analyst
  • -Paul Stembler, WSCA/NASPO Cooperative
    Development Coordinator
  • We use wncoopdt_at_gmail.com to keep traffic about
    this contract concentrated in one location.

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  • Questions

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WSCA Contact Manager Info.
  • Pam Johnson
  • State Procurement Analyst
  • State of Oregon
  • (503) 378-4731
  • pam.johnson_at_state.or.us
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