top of page

SPC Seeks Volunteers to Develop Fire and Public Works Vehicle Programs

SSMMA

The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) is seeking volunteers for the Fire Core Cost Containment Committee and Public Works Committee to develop specifications for the Ambulance and Fire Apparatus programs and the Public Works Specialty Vehicle program (Sewer Cleaning Trucks and Street Sweepers). It is the SPC’s goal to have representation from multiple agencies and diverse backgrounds in order to create specifications that match the purchasing needs of most jurisdictions.


Due to the complexity of these vehicles, as well as the diverse operational needs of member agencies, the committee needs to be comprised of subject matter experts in multiple facets.


The experience and knowledge sought for the committees includes:


∙ Experience in governmental purchasing processes


∙ Operational knowledge of fire, EMS and public works apparatus


∙ Mechanical repair and maintenance expertise and experience


∙ Fire and EMS incident experience


Ideal committee members include:


∙ Fire and EMS personnel


∙ Public Works personnel, especially vehicle technicians


∙ Persons that oversee these purchases


Experience in developing and analyzing bid specifications is a plus, but joining the committee is a great way for volunteers to gain knowledge and experience of the apparatus and competitive bidding process.


Most meetings will take place via Zoom, but in-person meetings will be necessary for mandatory vendor meetings and the final bid scoring process. Typically, the process takes 3-12 months, depending on the complexity of the program.


If you wish to volunteer or recommend individuals to serve on these committees, please contact NWMC Purchasing Director Ellen Dayan, edayan@nwmc-cog.org or 847-296-9200 ext. 132.



Tags:

12 views0 comments

Comments


Village of Alsip  •  Village of Beecher  •  City of Blue Island  •  Village of Burnham  •  City of Calumet City  •  Village of Calumet Park  •  City of Chicago Heights  •  City Of Country Club Hills  •  Village of Crestwood  •  Village of Crete  •  Village of Dixmoor  •  Village of Dolton  •  Village of East Hazel Crest  •  Village of Flossmoor  •  Village of Ford Heights  •  Village of Glenwood  •  City of Harvey  •  Village of Hazel Crest  •  Village of Homewood  •  Village of Lansing  •  Village of Lynwood  •  City of Markham  •  Village of Matteson  •  Village of Midlothian  •  Village of Mokena  •  Village of Monee  •  City of Oak Forest  •  Village of Olympia Fields  •  Village of Orland Hills  •  Village of Orland Park  •  Village of Park Forest  •  Village of Peotone  •  Village of Phoenix  •  Village of Posen  •  Village of Richton Park  •  Village of Riverdale  •  Village of Robbins  •  Village of Sauk Village  •  Village of South Chicago Heights  •  Village of South Holland  •  Village of Steger  •  Village of Thornton  •  Village of Tinley Park  •  Village of University Park  •  Village of Worth

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

© 2022 by South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association

bottom of page