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April 22, 2003
GovPro E-Newsletter
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Tuesday, April 22, 2003 Volume 2, Issue 14
Welcome to the GovPro Newsletter brought to you by the Penton Government Media Group. Look forward to news, resources, product and supplier information, and links relating to the government market.
Sponsored by C&H Distributors
CONTENTS Safety Forces Lack Equipment Conference Hosts AFV Auction Vets Get Final Resting Place in Kansas EPA To Expand Brownfields Concepts to All Cleanups Webinar Covers Strategic Planning for Purchasing News of the Weird
FEATURE
FIRST RESPONDERS SIGNAL RED ALERT
Following the terrorist attacks to our nation on September 11, 2001, many realizations came to light. Besides demonstrating U.S. vulnerability to terrorist attacks on American soil, the events showed the bravery of public-safety forces, as well as the lack of specialized equipment to detect and combat terrorist actions.
Since 9/11, government agencies at all levels have been scrambling to formulate and fine-tune disaster preparedness plans and equip government workers with the necessary supplies and training to counter terrorism. Now that U.S. military forces are engaged overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the chance of terrorist attacks in our homeland is an even greater threat.
To bolster domestic security, Operation Liberty Shield was launched on March 17, 2003. The unified, national effort is a multi-department, multi-agency plan designed to increase protection for Americas citizens and infrastructure. Strategies range from reinforcing security at U.S. borders to increasing public-health preparedness.
"The Iraq war will be fought on two fronts: one in the Middle East by our armed forces; and the other here at home by firefighters and other first responders," said Harold A. Schaitberger, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), in a March 11, 2003 letter to President George W. Bush and senior-level officials. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27750/
C&H DISTRIBUTORS
For over 60 years, C&H has been a leading supplier of industrial products such as material handling, shop equipment, maintenance equipment, material storage, shipping supplies, safety products, dock equipment, and more. Contact C&H at 1-800-558-9966 or visit our Web site at: http://www.chdist.com
NEWS
AFV AUCTION TO BE HELD AT CONFERENCE Clean Cities meeting includes a chance to see, buy, drive AFVs. Among the highlights of the 9th National Clean Cities Conference & Exposition will be the chance to experience a mini-auction of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), sponsored by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
The auction at the May 18-21 conference in Palm Springs, Calif., featuring 19 bi-fuel cars and trucks, five E-85 sedans, and one dedicated-CNG van, will give fleet managers and others a chance to buy or just see firsthand how such an auction works. The event begins at 4:45 p.m. May 20, and vehicles included will be on display in the Expo Hall May 19 and 20. More information on the auction is available at the Web site: http://www.autoauctions.gsa.gov
VA TO ESTABLISH KANSAS STATE CEMETERY Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi announced the award of a $3.3-million grant to Kansas to establish the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney, in western Kansas.
"This award, and an increasing number like it for state veterans' cemeteries, recognize the contribution of America's aging veterans," said Principi.
The 24-acre cemetery will have an entrance gate, assembly area, administration and maintenance building, committal shelter and associated road, grading and drainage work. In the first phase it will provide 2,600 burial spaces, including 500 double-depth crypts, or pre-placed graveliners, and a 320-niche columbarium for cremated remains. The grant will also pay for planning and design expenses and the equipment needed to operate the cemetery.
The nearest open VA national cemetery is Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb., approximately 165 miles away.
EPA TO PROMOTE NATIONAL LAND REUSE Marianne Lamont Horinko, EPA assistant administrator for solid waste and emergency response, will speak to business leaders today about a new Land Revitalization Agenda, a plan to integrate land redevelopment into all EPA cleanup programs at the beginning of the process, review policies and practices for liability issues and leverage federal cleanup grants.
The Land Revitalization Agenda demonstrates the economic, social and environmental advantages of land reuse. The initiative helps federal, state and local governments work together to put formerly polluted property back into use in a way that benefits the entire community. Horinko will showcase some of the Chicago area's most successful revitalization efforts. EPA estimates there are more than 1,310 potential reuse sites (under Superfund, underground storage tank hazardous waste, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Brownfields cleanup programs) in the Chicago/Northwest Indiana region.
WEBINAR PRESENTS STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS Plan to participate in the National Institute of Government Purchasings (NIGP) Webinar, Wednesday, April 30 at 1:00 PM EDT. The webinar, "Strategic Planning for the Purchasing Department", will be presented by Dick Florey, CPPB, Director of Purchasing, St. Louis County (MN).
Participate in the discussion surrounding planning, the elements of a good plan, and what happens when you have to change the plan. All you need is a computer and a phone in order to participate in this live 90-minute workshop.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.nigp.org/educate/WebinarStrategic.htm. Discount available for multiple registrations. Check the web site for complete registration details and options. Registration closes Friday, April 25, 2002.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/28107/
UTILITY METALS Since 1955, Utility Metals has been a manufacturer of outdoor lighting products. To handle your urgent lighting needs, we maintain a substantial inventory of area lighting poles and brackets, available for immediate shipment. Specializing in custom fabrication, we also offer unique solutions for your one-of-a-kind applications. Various finishes are available including powdercoat and hot dip galvanized. Call us now @ (800) 627-8276 and request your free copy of our catalog or visit us online: http://WWW.UTILITYMETALS.COM
LINKS
Crown Equipment designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. http://www.crown.com/gsa1
Safety Storage, the first choice for custom and pre-fabricated hazardous storage buildings. http://www.safetystorage.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
IR Security and Safety: Access and egress control. http://www.irsecurityandsafety.com
Olympia Buildings: Steel building systems. http://www.olympiabuildings.com
Richway Industries: Foam marking system for golf courses, athletic fields. http://www.turftracker.com
UTEM: Utility Truck Equipment http://www.utembuckets.com
Find information on advertising in the GovPro Newsletter on http://www.govpro.com or contact rhowlett@penton.com.
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify. To subscribe to Government Product News visit: http://www.submag.com/sub/gn To subscribe to Government Procurement visit: http://www.submag.com/sub/gp
Copyright 2003 Penton Media, Inc.
Welcome to the GovPro Newsletter brought to you by the Penton Government Media Group. Look forward to news, resources, product and supplier information, and links relating to the government market.
Sponsored by C&H Distributors
CONTENTS Safety Forces Lack Equipment Conference Hosts AFV Auction Vets Get Final Resting Place in Kansas EPA To Expand Brownfields Concepts to All Cleanups Webinar Covers Strategic Planning for Purchasing News of the Weird
FEATURE
FIRST RESPONDERS SIGNAL RED ALERT
Following the terrorist attacks to our nation on September 11, 2001, many realizations came to light. Besides demonstrating U.S. vulnerability to terrorist attacks on American soil, the events showed the bravery of public-safety forces, as well as the lack of specialized equipment to detect and combat terrorist actions.
Since 9/11, government agencies at all levels have been scrambling to formulate and fine-tune disaster preparedness plans and equip government workers with the necessary supplies and training to counter terrorism. Now that U.S. military forces are engaged overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the chance of terrorist attacks in our homeland is an even greater threat.
To bolster domestic security, Operation Liberty Shield was launched on March 17, 2003. The unified, national effort is a multi-department, multi-agency plan designed to increase protection for Americas citizens and infrastructure. Strategies range from reinforcing security at U.S. borders to increasing public-health preparedness.
"The Iraq war will be fought on two fronts: one in the Middle East by our armed forces; and the other here at home by firefighters and other first responders," said Harold A. Schaitberger, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), in a March 11, 2003 letter to President George W. Bush and senior-level officials. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27750/
C&H DISTRIBUTORS
For over 60 years, C&H has been a leading supplier of industrial products such as material handling, shop equipment, maintenance equipment, material storage, shipping supplies, safety products, dock equipment, and more. Contact C&H at 1-800-558-9966 or visit our Web site at: http://www.chdist.com
NEWS
AFV AUCTION TO BE HELD AT CONFERENCE Clean Cities meeting includes a chance to see, buy, drive AFVs. Among the highlights of the 9th National Clean Cities Conference & Exposition will be the chance to experience a mini-auction of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), sponsored by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
The auction at the May 18-21 conference in Palm Springs, Calif., featuring 19 bi-fuel cars and trucks, five E-85 sedans, and one dedicated-CNG van, will give fleet managers and others a chance to buy or just see firsthand how such an auction works. The event begins at 4:45 p.m. May 20, and vehicles included will be on display in the Expo Hall May 19 and 20. More information on the auction is available at the Web site: http://www.autoauctions.gsa.gov
VA TO ESTABLISH KANSAS STATE CEMETERY Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi announced the award of a $3.3-million grant to Kansas to establish the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney, in western Kansas.
"This award, and an increasing number like it for state veterans' cemeteries, recognize the contribution of America's aging veterans," said Principi.
The 24-acre cemetery will have an entrance gate, assembly area, administration and maintenance building, committal shelter and associated road, grading and drainage work. In the first phase it will provide 2,600 burial spaces, including 500 double-depth crypts, or pre-placed graveliners, and a 320-niche columbarium for cremated remains. The grant will also pay for planning and design expenses and the equipment needed to operate the cemetery.
The nearest open VA national cemetery is Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb., approximately 165 miles away.
EPA TO PROMOTE NATIONAL LAND REUSE Marianne Lamont Horinko, EPA assistant administrator for solid waste and emergency response, will speak to business leaders today about a new Land Revitalization Agenda, a plan to integrate land redevelopment into all EPA cleanup programs at the beginning of the process, review policies and practices for liability issues and leverage federal cleanup grants.
The Land Revitalization Agenda demonstrates the economic, social and environmental advantages of land reuse. The initiative helps federal, state and local governments work together to put formerly polluted property back into use in a way that benefits the entire community. Horinko will showcase some of the Chicago area's most successful revitalization efforts. EPA estimates there are more than 1,310 potential reuse sites (under Superfund, underground storage tank hazardous waste, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Brownfields cleanup programs) in the Chicago/Northwest Indiana region.
WEBINAR PRESENTS STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS Plan to participate in the National Institute of Government Purchasings (NIGP) Webinar, Wednesday, April 30 at 1:00 PM EDT. The webinar, "Strategic Planning for the Purchasing Department", will be presented by Dick Florey, CPPB, Director of Purchasing, St. Louis County (MN).
Participate in the discussion surrounding planning, the elements of a good plan, and what happens when you have to change the plan. All you need is a computer and a phone in order to participate in this live 90-minute workshop.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.nigp.org/educate/WebinarStrategic.htm. Discount available for multiple registrations. Check the web site for complete registration details and options. Registration closes Friday, April 25, 2002.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/28107/
UTILITY METALS Since 1955, Utility Metals has been a manufacturer of outdoor lighting products. To handle your urgent lighting needs, we maintain a substantial inventory of area lighting poles and brackets, available for immediate shipment. Specializing in custom fabrication, we also offer unique solutions for your one-of-a-kind applications. Various finishes are available including powdercoat and hot dip galvanized. Call us now @ (800) 627-8276 and request your free copy of our catalog or visit us online: http://WWW.UTILITYMETALS.COM
LINKS
Crown Equipment designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. http://www.crown.com/gsa1
Safety Storage, the first choice for custom and pre-fabricated hazardous storage buildings. http://www.safetystorage.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
IR Security and Safety: Access and egress control. http://www.irsecurityandsafety.com
Olympia Buildings: Steel building systems. http://www.olympiabuildings.com
Richway Industries: Foam marking system for golf courses, athletic fields. http://www.turftracker.com
UTEM: Utility Truck Equipment http://www.utembuckets.com
Find information on advertising in the GovPro Newsletter on http://www.govpro.com or contact rhowlett@penton.com.
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify. To subscribe to Government Product News visit: http://www.submag.com/sub/gn To subscribe to Government Procurement visit: http://www.submag.com/sub/gp
Copyright 2003 Penton Media, Inc.
