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will send notices to all bidders. “If you receive with the online procurement platform. Follow up
a rejection letter,” Leon said, “call me. It will be and ask questions throughout the process. When I
an open and honest discussion. I want you to do don’t get questions, I worry that something could
better next time – that will make my job easier.” go wrong.”
The successful vendor should hold a contract
kickoff meeting. “Share the details of the contract A final thought: “Relationships are so important,”
with your team,” Leon said. “Keep your team Calles said. “Establish relationships with the users
informed of changes or updates to the contract.” the IT and other departments. We want to make
our procurement better.”
In addition, some cooperatives help market
contracts. Vendors should also market the contract,
whether on social media or with emails, flyers or Claudia Leon can be reached at: (602) 625-0902 or
cleon@1gpa.org
postcards to other potential customers, Leon said.
Calles offered these tips for vendors: “Understand Eva Calles can be reached at: (602) 449-2071 or
the procurement process. Familiarize yourself ecalles@pvschools.net

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