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Upcoming Events

Post Date: February 16, 2011

Posted By: Metropolitan Water District
Subject: Met Tech Talk

MWD's first MET TECH TALK Workshop and Networking Event will be held on February 24, 2011 at Metropolitan's Headquarters at Union Station in Los Angeles.

MET TECH TALK is a component of Metroplitan's Business Outreach Program. MET Tech Talk was developed to provide an opportunity for business, entrepreneurs, innovators, venture capitalists, academia, students, scientists, universities, government agencies, engineers, emerging technologies, and the general public to network, discuss ideas, gain access to investors, and local, state, national and international government agencies, and discover new technology on a global scale.
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Post Date: January 24, 2012

Posted By: ACE Construction Authority
Subject: San Gabriel Trench Project

List of Pre-Qualified Contractors and Availability of IFB Documents

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Post Date: December 09, 2011

Posted By: City of Fresno
Subject: Fresno - Purchasing Offices closed 12/26 through 1/2/2012 - re-opening 1/3/2012

The Purchasing Division will be CLOSED Monday December 26, 2011 through Monday, January 2, 2012 The office will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Please call 559 621 1332 to leave a message or email purchasing@fresno.gov

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Post Date: December 08, 2011

Posted By: Orange County Sanitation District
Subject: Project No. J-111 Request for Proposals

Public Notice of OCSD's RFP for Project No. J-111 was posted in the Orange County Register on December 8, 2011 (see the attachment). The full package of the RFP will be published through BidsOnline on Monday/December 12, 2011.

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Post Date: December 07, 2011

Posted By: Orange County Fire Authority
Subject: Orange County Fire Authority Supplier Survey

The Orange County Fire Authority is committed to monitoring the quality of service we provide to the business community. Please take a few moments to provide feedback on you recent experience with the Purchasing Section. We would like to receive your response by December 31, 2011. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NL8KYDP

Post Date: November 30, 2011

Posted By: City of La Mesa
Subject: Instructions for Easy Registration of Qualified Bidders for Public Works Construction

Contractors can sign up to be on the City’s 2012 list of qualified bidders for public works construction projects by following the instructions below. Contractors must provide ALL the information required including: the type(s) of work currently licensed for, contractor’s license number and categories of work.

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Post Date: November 30, 2011

Posted By: City of La Mesa
Subject: CONTRACTORS YOU ARE INVITED TO UPDATE OR REGISTER NOW FOR OUR 2012 CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

The City has adopted new bidding regulations and will be using Planet Bid’s upgraded ON-LINE bidding system for ALL of its Public Works Construction Projects. We have ADDED NEW work categories specifically for Public Works Construction. Download your OFFICIAL INVITATION below to participate and See Our Instructions For Easy Registration. NOW is the time to select NEW work categories, verify your license type, enter current contact staff and correct e-mails to be sure you receive notice of bid opportunities. It is your responsibility to keep your company’s profile information current in our database. Thanks you for participating in our new Public Works Construction program.

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Post Date: November 21, 2011

Posted By: City of Fresno
Subject: City of Fresno - All Volunteer Christmas Tree

In 2010 we were able to once again place a Christmas Tree in front of Fresno City Hall and we are excited to do it again for 2011! A group of community volunteers are working together to once again decorate and display a Christmas Tree in front of Fresno’s City Hall. In order for these events to be successful, there are many things that need to happen which all require funding. The Volunteers are asking businesses and citizens in the Fresno area to support this effort by making cash donations to purchase necessary supplies to decorate and light the tree. Your generous support is needed to make the display of this beautiful Christmas Tree possible. The City of Fresno, specifically Mayor Ashley Swearengin and City Manager Mark Scott, wholeheartedly support this effort and encourage your donation and/or participation in this volunteer effort to place a Christmas Tree in front of Fresno City Hall. Please e-mail fresnotreelighting@gmail.com if you’d like more information or to make a donation. Please make checks payable to the City of Fresno and please note "Purchasing" in the memo line to enable us to best track the source of the donations. Thank you

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Post Date: November 08, 2011

Posted By: City of Fresno
Subject: Vendor Expo Opportunity - CAPPO Conference - Jan 2012 in Indian Wells -

Good morning, The City of Fresno wanted to make you aware of the annual California Association of Public Purchasing Officials (CAPPO) conference coming up in January 2012 in Indian Wells. Please see this link for details. http://www.cappo.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=117594&orgId=cappo Some of the benefits in attending the CAPPO conference: - Networking with hundreds of buyers from different public agencies throughout the state of California - Vendor education workshops - Fun social networking at our bowling event after the Expo - Attended by more then one hundred suppliers (material, equipment, and professional services) - Sponsorship opportunities for various events This is always a first class event and represents state wide procurement officials all in one location. Below, is a list of vendors currently registered to attend. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you, Jason MacDonald Purchasing Manager City of Fresno 559 621 1332 main line 559 457 1481 fax www.fresno.gov purchasing@fresno.gov Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. Bank ofAmericaMerrill Lynch Burgess Moving & Storage CA DGS-Statewide Travel Program CaliforniaWaters CAMServices Club Car, Inc., California/Hawaii Region Continental Flooring Company Daisy IT,Sales & Service Direct Connection Enerspect Medical Solutions Fastenal Company Ferguson GovDeals, Inc. Green Proposals Golden Star Technology (GST) Herman Miller Hertz Furniture Systems HD Supply Intratek Computer, Inc. International Coatings ION Wave Technologies IPC (USA) JJ Kane Auctioneers John Deere KamBrian Corporation Keller Group Konica Minolta Business Solutions Micropac Technologies McKesson Medical-Surgical More Prepared MSC Industrial Supply Co. National IPA National Office Furniture NationalPurchasingPartners Office Max, Inc PlanetBids, Inc Service Master Clean Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. TCPN The KeystonePurchasingNetwork (KPN) The Public Group Wastequip Toter Waxie Sanitary Supply Wright Express Zep Sales & Service

Post Date: November 03, 2011

Posted By: San Diego Association of Governments
Subject: Registering on The Network

New Online Course! Want to learn how to do business with the Water Authority? You can now participate in our interactive online training program. Current course include: Registering on The Network This online course will assist you in registering as an interested vendor on The Network, the San Diego County Water Authority's online vendor registration, solicitation, and notification system. Registration with SCOOP's online course system is free and easy. In minutes, you'll be on your way to understanding how to become San Diego County Water Authority’s next business partner.

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Post Date: November 03, 2011

Posted By: San Diego Association of Governments
Subject: Doing Business with the San Diego County Water Authority

New Online Course! Want to learn how to do business with the Water Authority? You can now participate in our interactive online training program. Current courses include: Doing Business with the San Diego County Water Authority This course will assist you in understanding how to do business with the San Diego County Water Authority. Registration with SCOOP's online course system is free and easy. In minutes, you'll be on your way to understanding how to become San Diego County Water Authority’s next business partner.

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