RESPE RESPECT O CT OVER VERVIEW VIEW
WHAT IS RESPECT? Established in 1974 by the Florida Legislature (Sections 413.032 – 413.037, Florida Statutes), RESPECT of Florida is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designated by the Florida Department of Management Services to administer Florida’s State Use Program. State Use Programs, sometimes known as set-asides, are established in over twenty states.
The id he idea b ea behin ehind RE d RESP SPECT ECT is is simple ~ simple ~ Governmental entities purchase commodities and services they need — and at the same time — they provide employment opportunities for Floridians with disabilities.
Florida’s State Use Program mandates a purchasing preference for RESPECT that is contingent on: Ensuring that the • commodities and services provided by Floridians with disabilities are offered at competitive prices. RESPECT employment • programs do benefit this demographic.
RESPECT’S CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT CENTERS ARE COMMUNITY BASED Floridians with disabilities are employed at 50 of RESPECT's Partner Employment Centers throughout the state. This productive partnership creates job opportunities for Floridians who would otherwise be relying on government assistance.
Sta Statutor tutory y Authority uthority Section 413.036 directs: “If any agency intends to procure any product or service on the procurement list, that agency shall, in accordance with rules and regulation of the department, procure such product or service at the price established by the department from a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or for the other severely handicapped if the product or service is available within a reasonable delivery time.”
RESPECT IS A MANDATORY STATE TERM CONTRACT
RESPECT/MFMP Punch Out Catalog
OVER 900 COMMODITIES
RESPECT COMMODITIES “Just to Name a Few…” Air Fresheners Mop Heads, Handles and Deck Mops Award Plaques OEM Toner Cartridges Bicycle Racks Prophylactics Biohazard Kits and Components Recycled Plastic Parking Stops Calendars - Arch Style, Desk and Wall Remanufactured Laser Inkjet Cartridges Clipboards and Arch Files Safety Glasses and Goggles Clocks (Custom with State Logo) Safety Vests CPR Kits Sandblasted Signs (Custom) Document Frames Signs, Banners and Decals (Custom) Drug Testing Kits and Related Supplies Silkscreen T-shirts, Caps and Totes Dust Mop Heads and Replacement Heads Soap and Soap Dispensers Ear Plugs Stapling Supplies Fecal Occult Blood Test Stickers/Labels/Laminated Sheets First Aid Supplies Surge Protectors Flags ~ US, State, POW/MIA & Custom Survey Stakes Gloves ~ Latex, Nitrile and Vinyl Two-Hole Punch Hand Sanitizers Urinalysis Tests Jumper Cables VS-Sense Test Mailing Tubes
COMMODITIES Buying from RESPECT • saves time, money and energy for state agencies. Commodity purchases • are exempt from the competitive procurement process. Shipping is primarily • included in the price. RESPECT’s friendly and • professional customer service team is always Faith Barnett, Customer Service Agent reliable.
RESPECT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY COMMODITIES RETURN POLICY If for any reason you are not satisfied with a purchase, please contact RESPECT within 15 calendar days of receipt of your order and RESPECT will replace the commodity. DELIVERY POLICY RESPECT commodities are delivered within 2 – 14 calendar days of receipt of order. QUALITY ASSURANCE RESPECT’s Commodity Team performs random quality assurance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are being met.
RESPECT’S SERVICE TEAM Making sure all of the administrative requirements of the contract are met is part of RESPECT’s commitment to providing quality services. Whether it is insurance coverage, a high level background check or any other special contractual requirement, RESPECT and its Partner Employment Centers ensure contract compliance throughout the life of the project.
SERVICES INCLUDE: JANITORIAL • SERVICES GROUNDS • MAINTENANCE TRANSIT FLEET • CLEANING CALL CENTERS • DOCUMENT • SHREDDING LITTER PICK-UP • WHAT OTHER • SERVICE(S) CAN WE PROVIDE YOU?
THE RESPECT TEAM Thank You! Denise Frederick Ryland Music John McBride Commodities and Executive Director Service Contracts Director Procurement Director rmusick@respectofflorida.org jmcbride@respectofflorida.org dfrederick@respectofflorida.org 850.942.3540 850-942-3550 850-942-3575
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