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On occasion Mohave has information which we feel will be of immediate interest to members and vendors. This information is sent on an as-needed basis as an email entitled "Mohave News to Use."

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Mohave’s staff is currently working to develop a theme and agenda that will make the event educational and enjoyable. This year’s Expo will also have a lunch menu very similar to last years which was rated “outstanding” by many of you.

View of the Inside
Julia Tribbett, Director of Business and Operations
Take a look at the process change from inside Mohave operations at <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/view.html>.

How Does That Work?
Sue Watts, Accounting Manager
A purchase order audit procedure has been established under the new process to ensure contract compliance and to maintain the level of service that members and vendors have come to expect from Mohave. Find out how Mohave’s audit procedure works at <http://mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/mohave_audits.html>.

Compliance Is in the Details
Why Is a “Proposal” Sometimes Not Enough?
Mohave requires a detailed quote for the price verification in testing for contract compliance. Detail examples include part numbers, labor hours, travel time, pass thru items such as bond, mileage, etc.

If a proposal gives a written description of the work to be completed and a proposal total, it will not be enough information for our verification. We will need a detailed description of materials, labor, and pass thru items to ensure Mohave contract compliance. For your own audit trail you too will need the details.  Please request a detailed quote from the vendor at the time your needs are assessed and send the detailed quote with your purchase order for the quickest MESC review.

Online Purchase Order Status Updated
Jim Dugo, Information Technology Manager
Mohave’s online purchase order status database now includes information from the direct order system.  Please read <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/po_status.html> for more details.

Mohave’s Contract Pricing Page Should Not Be Optional Reading
Mark Kinsey, Director of Outreach and Education
This month’s Training Corner at <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/training_corner_2.html> focuses on obtaining and using Mohave Contract Pricing as an important step in completing purchase order price verification.

Contracts Team Ready for Spring
Nancy Colbaugh, Contract Specialist I
With a new crop of contracts in the works, the Contracts Team is prepared to work with contract vendors in making this a successful year for members and vendors alike. Please read more at <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/contracts_spring.html>.

News from ASPIN Food Services
Bette Thompson, Director of ASPIN
For an update on the latest happenings at ASPIN Food Services, please read <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/aspin_news.html>.

Information from Outreach and Education
Mark Kinsey, Director of Outreach and Education
Looking for ways the cooperative can improve services and better meet the needs of Mohave members and vendors is a top priority of Outreach and Education.  Read about Mohave’s commitment to our procurement partners at <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/outreach_education.html>.

Who’s New at Mohave?
Mike Nentwig joined Mohave on September 12, 2007, as Procurement Specialist.  New to Arizona, but not to procurement, Mike is a qualified addition to the Kingman staff.  Find out more about Mike at <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/mike_nentwig.html>.

Contract Update Information
Please click <http://www.mesc.org/enewsletter/mar08/contracts.html> for a listing of recently awarded contracts, expired contracts, and the procurement schedule.

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