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REPORT
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Report #: COD-28-02
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Date: June 3, 2002
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Subject: SUPPLIER INFORMATION NIGHT
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report COD-28-02 be received for information.
Submitted by:
e Marano, H.B.Sc., C.M.O.
Director of Corporate Services
Reviewed by:(j'C~ --.:-. ~
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
Over the past several years, the Purchasing Division has been making every effort to
encourage local suppliers to participate in the Municipality of Clarington bidding
process.
Initiatives have included presentations and participation in the Oshawa/Clarington
Chamber of Commerce Reverse Trade Shows as well as the Canadian Professional
Sales Association Conference. In 2000, The Municipality of Clarington held it's first
Supplier Information Night which attracted approximately 50 participants. In 2001, the
Municipality of Clarington was instrumental in organizing the Durham Purchasing Co-
operative Supplier Information Night, which attracted approximately 200 participants. It
is staff's opinion that in many cases information sharing and education of our supplier
base is the key to success.
Many small suppliers feel intimidated by the bidding process and do not fully understand
tendering issues.
Our local suppliers have a competitive local advantage and it is the objective of the
Purchasing Division to utilize this advantage wherever possible.
In order to continue the educational process and build on our success, the Municipality of
Clarington will be hosting it's second "Supplier Information Night" to be held on June 13th,
2002 at 7:00 pm at the Courtice Community Complex. This event will be advertised in
local newspapers, on the Municipality of Clarington Website, and through the Clarington
Board of Trade. In addition, personal invitations will be sent out based on our existing list
of potential bidders as well as those listed in the Municipality's Business Directory.
The evening will include speakers from the Municipality of Clarington, the Kawartha Pine
Ridge District School Board, the Durham Purchasing Co-operative, Electronic Tender
Network, Inc. and the Clarington Public Library.
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It is hoped this unique opportunity will provide valuable information to both current and
prospective suppliers.
Upon completion, this event will be evaluated and a summary report provided to Council.
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