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REPORT
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
March 29th, 2004
Report #: COD-015-04
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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-015-04 be received for information.
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 inciuded 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. In 2002, the Municipality of Clarington held its
2nd Supplier Informati Night which attracted approximately 100 participants.
Submitted b~.~{(!i9--
rie Marano, H.B.Sc., C.M.O.
Director of Corporate Services
Reviewed by:
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT (cont'd)
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 third "Supplier Information Night" to be held on June 24th, 2004 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 inciude speakers from the Municipality of Clarington, the Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board, the Durham Purchasing Co-operative, Electronic Tender Network, Inc. and
the Workplace Safety Insurance Board.
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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