County of Orange (Procurement)

🌟 Highlights from This Quarter's SoCal Procurement Alliance Meeting! 🌟 We had a fantastic gathering in City of Long Beach, where we delved into some pressing topics in procurement. 🔹 Alliance Status Overview: A look at our progress and future goals as an alliance. 🔹 Hot Topics in Procurement: Engaging conversations on current trends and challenges we face in the industry. 🔹 Training on Trends in Public Procurement: Presented by Amanda Jaffe and Laura Merryfield from Harvard PEN, offering valuable insights for our members. A huge thank you to our host, City of Long Beach, for their warm welcome and support in making this meeting a success! We are also thrilled to announce our Alliance Executive Team: Chair: County of Orange (Procurement) Co-Chair: City of Anaheim Secretary: OC Sanitation District Outreach: IEHP Inland Empire Health Plan Legislation Coordinator: SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY Congratulations to our team members! Your leadership will be invaluable as we continue to foster collaboration and innovation within our community. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to these important discussions. Together, we are shaping the future of procurement in Southern California! 🤝 #SoCalProcurement #Networking #ProcurementTrends #Leadership #Collaboration #HarvardPEN

SoCal Procurement Alliance Meeting this Thursday 10/17, 10am-1pm Calling all SoCal Government Procurement Professionals to drop in on a great day of collaboration, learning and networking!

Hello Suppliers! In our effort toward continuous improvement in the County of Orange contracting process, we would appreciate your response to our quick 7-question survey related to County of Orange Procurement Office Services. This survey will be open through October 16th, 2024. https://lnkd.in/g4_CUeC3 #PublicProcurement #SmallBusiness #CountyofOrange #Contracting #Survey

🤝 Partner with us to help serve #OrangeCounty The County’s Office of Care Coordination is seeking proposals from qualified organizations for a Inclement Weather Emergency Response Program. Title: Inclement Weather Emergency Response Program Project ID: 017-2718307-SSP Submission DEADLINE: October 7, 2024, 2:00pm PT For more details, please visit OpenGov https://lnkd.in/gaS4k6g9 Summary The County of Orange, County Procurement Office is soliciting proposals from qualified providers for Request for Proposals (RFP) looking to transition from the previously known Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) model into an Inclement Weather Emergency Response year-round model that is activated during extreme weather events to ensure the safety of individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County. #governmentcontracting #publicprocurement #weather #emergencyprograms #inclementweather #inclementweatheremergency #contractopportunity #businesswiththecounty #OCbusiness

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Maria Agrusa has been invited to join the Procurement Advisory Committee (PAC) for the National Association of Counties(NACo) Research Foundation! 🎉 Maria’s expertise in public procurement will be dedicated to shaping the priorities of procurement organizations nationwide.   Join us in congratulating Maria on this new endevour! 🌍🤝 #County of Orange #NACO #PublicProcurement #Leadership #ProcurementAdvisoryCommittee

Learn how you can partner 🤝 with us to serve the #community by providing your goods and services! Join us for the next Vendor Information Day: 📅 Thursday, October 3rd ⏲ 9:00am - 10:30am 📍 400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Our county partners, SCORE Orange County & U.S. Small Business Administration will also be sharing some valuable information and resources available to businesses. Registration is #free.  Please sign up using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gQrjKC63 #CountyofOrange #governmentcontracting #publicprocurement #localbusinesses #procurement #event #share

Shout out to City of Fontana for inviting County of Orange Procurement Officer Maria Agrusa to their first Annual Business Summit! We're looking forward to next year's event! #FontanaBusinessSummit #PublicProcurement #CountofOrange #Collaboration #CountyofSanBernardino

Special thanks to California Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (CAPPO) for the opportunity to host yesterday’s training event, "Scope of Work and Specification Development Best Practices" led by speaker Richard Mccarvell! Everyone was super engaged and looking forward to putting these great best practices to use!

Learn how you can partner 🤝 with us to serve the hashtag #community by providing your goods and services! Join us for the next Vendor Information Day: 📅 Thursday, September 5th ⏲ 9:00am - 10:30am 📍 400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Our county partners, SCORE Orange County & U.S. Small Business Administration will also be sharing some valuable information and resources available to businesses. Registration is #free. Please sign up using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gT7RSsRt #CountyofOrange #governmentcontracting #publicprocurement #localbusinesses #procurement #event #share

📢 Exciting News!!! We’re thrilled to announce that the County of Orange (Procurement) has earned the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award for a 12th time! This recognition from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. highlights our team’s commitment to best practices and innovation in the field. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire procurement staff, including our 260+ Countywide Deputized Purchasing Agents. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts across all areas of procurement functions. We’re proud to consistently demonstrate excellence and push the boundaries of what’s possible in public procurement. A heartfelt thank you to the National Procurement Institute for this honor and for their continued efforts to advance the procurement profession. #ExcellenceInProcurement #PublicProcurement #CountyofOrange #GovernmentContracting #Procurement #AEP #2024AwardWinners