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The Newsletter of the Maryland Public Purchasing Association

President’s Message Karen Reddersen, SPHR, CPPO, CPPB

With beautiful sunny days and a Hawaiian filled evening, MPPA hosted the amazing and

successful 2013 NIGP Region II Conference. We heard from experienced procurement

professionals who taught us about contract administration, strategies for using

consortiums, negotiations, connecting with bidders and subs, and many other topics. We

rode the “waves of opportunity” in life with keynote speaker Milton Hunt and we laughed

our way “out of bed and out to work” with humorist Lon Keiffer.

Attendees received practical, ready-to-use information that they are taking back to the

office, allowing them to strengthen their understanding of the procurement profession and

helping them to improve their value within their respective agencies and to the

communities that they serve.

I would like to sincerely thank our Conference Co-Chairs, Rose Harrell and Brandi

Naugle, and their Conference Committee (Donna DiCerbo, Cathie Nash, Melanie

Webster, Stacy Conaway, Diana Kelly, Terri Wilson, Marie Ash, Pat Tarpley, Mark

Miller, and all of our Volunteers) for all of their hard work and commitment in putting

together an excellent conference program. Your efforts are so very much appreciated!

Our next general membership meeting will be held on November 14, 2013, and will

feature Mary Jo Childs, Procurement Advisor, Board of Public Works. She will provide a

legislative update on the procurement laws effective in 2013. We will also be holding our

2014 MPPA Officer elections at this meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone at

Snyders.

Your MPPA Board and Committee chairs welcome your input and questions. If any

member would like to become more involved at a board or committee level, please feel

free to contact me at kredders@umd.edu or reach out to one of the board members or

committee chairs. It is through our collective efforts that we are able to strengthen the

Maryland Public Purchasing Association and meet the needs of our membership. I

challenge all of you to engage and become involved at the level you are able. It is your

organization.

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I want to thank the MPPA board, committee chairs and our membership for allowing me

to serve you as your MPPA president these past two years. Through your efforts and

support, we have been able to significantly increase membership, to offer annual, one-day

professional development seminars at no cost to both members and those interested in the

procurement profession, provide timely topics of interest at our general membership

meetings, and to host a successful Region II conference. Again, I thank you for your

support.

Yours in Service,

Karen D. Reddersen, CPPB, CPPO, SPHR

MPPA President

“I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those

people, who live what they teach, who walk their talk.” - Tony Robbins

“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something

back by becoming more.” - Tony Robbins

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MPPA's next general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 14 at Snyder's Willow Grove Restaurant in Linthicum. Registration cost for the meeting is $25. All participants must register on-line at www.mppainc.org. If paying by cash or check at the door, please indicate accordingly on the website. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served at 12 Noon. Menu includes: Fried Chicken, Pepper steak, house salad, deli meat, cheese, bread, dessert, and drinks. Deadline to make reservations is Tuesday, November 12 at 2 pm. I hope that you are able to join us.

We will conduct elections for MPPA's 2014 Officers and directors. Mary Jo Childs, Procurement Advisor, Board of Public Works will speak on the topic: Legislative Update - Procurement Laws effective 2013. Brian D. Snyder, CPPO Facilities Chairperson

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Annual Awards It is time to think about nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, the Buyer of the Year and the Manager of the Year awards. MPPA is very fortunate to have many well deserving professionals who possess many talents and have exemplified the true meaning of dedication. Please consider submitting yourself, a peer, a co-worker or your manager for one of these recognitions. Stanley D. Zemansky Educational Aid Program MPPA offers scholarships for courses and reimbursement for certification exams to help members meet their educational and professional goals. MPPA members can apply for available scholarship funds for classes by filling-out and submitting an application. Information and the scholarship application are available on MPPA’s website: www.mppainc.org , The Stanley D. Zemansky Educational Aid Program. Reimbursement for Recertification of CPPO, or CPPB MPPA offers reimbursement for recertification for CPPO or CPPB. Reimbursement will be limited to candidates who pay for the recertification themselves with no financial support for the recertification fee from their employers. Candidates will be reimbursed for the recertification fee only. Upon successfully obtaining the recertification, candidates must submit the application for reimbursement to the Recognition Chairperson. Members should request reimbursement within eight (8) weeks of obtaining their recertification. Upon receipt and proof of recertification, the Recognition Chairperson shall request reimbursement of the member from the Treasurer. If reimbursement is denied, the member shall be so notified in writing by the Recognition Chairperson as to the reason(s) for denial. The Recognition Chairperson shall maintain a record of all member reimbursement requests and shall report such to the Board of Directors. Information concerning recertification reimbursement will be available on MPPA’s website www.mppainc.org.

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MPPA welcomes the following professional purchasing practitioners who were accepted into membership at the meeting of the MPPA Executive Board on October 10, 2013.

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Recruiting in 2013 I continue to thank all of you for your assistance in forwarding potential new members to me. As always, members are encouraged to promote MPPA membership to public purchasers who aren't members of the association. I consider all members to be part of the Membership Committee. Please continue to refer any potential new members to me, and if they have questions. Remember, if you happen to be attending a Procurement type meeting, seminar or function, strike up a conversation with someone at this meeting, seminar or function and then during your conversation ask them if they are a member of MPPA and if they aren’t, ask them if they would be interested. Emphasize to them or to your co-workers that our Association is promoting education as one our benefits for joining. An example of networking, of course, is the NIGP Annual Forums or Regional Forums. These are prime areas to solicit new members. Network with your fellow NIGP Members; you will be surprised how many of them are attending from Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. Since everyone in the State of MD is feeling the budget crunch, some employers may not pay for educational training. MPPA has funds available to help members with their education through scholarships and reimbursement so that you may further your careers in the field of Procurement and consider becoming certified as a CPPB or CPPO. Margie J. Gordon, CPPB Membership Chair Mary Jo Childs, Esq., CPCM, CPPO, Procurement Advisor, Maryland Board of Public Works will be bringing us the Legislative Update: Procurement Laws effective 2013 at the November 14th General Membership meeting. Carmina Perez Fowler, Assistant Secretary for MBE Compliance and Procurement, Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs, "Liquidated Damages" presentation has been added to the File Archives section of the MPPA Website. https://mppainc.org/insidepages/filearchive/

Season’s Greetings to you All!!! Carla Tucker, CCA and Cheryl Pearman, CPPB Program Chair

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I hope each of you is having a wonderful fall season. The Historical Committee is still very much "in the hunt" for MPPA historical information. A special thanks to Ms. Debbie Meehan for historical News Letters/Fine Prints one of which dates back to 1987. I am currently scanning them for information of historical significance. We are still very hopeful other MPPA members, or former members, might have or have access to material/information needed to capture and assemble the kind of information required to be in compliance with the MPPA guidelines. So I appeal to you for help in hope that the old adage, “ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened unto you” holds true. In short, I am looking for your help. If you have or have access to or know where I might obtain MPPA historical information, please contact me at 1badd@msn.com. For an idea of the kind of information needed please see the scope of responsibilities for the Historical committee or check the MPPA web site: https://mppainc.org/chapters/nigp-mppainc/documents/Procedures%20Manual.pdf, page 12.

Specific Responsibilities: • Select a committee of members to assist in carrying out the duties of the committee; • Establish criteria for types of information to be collected, including: MPPA Buyer

and Manager of the Year, Honorary members; • Years in which MPPA won national Chapter of the Year awards; Stanley D. Zemansky

awardees, Distinguished Service awardees; • Officers, directors, committee chairpersons (including date(s) of service to MPPA); • Special events, such as year(s) MPPA hosted NIGP annual Forum, members who

have held national office and received national awards (e.g. NIGP’s Albert Hall award and Distinguished Service recognition);

• Verify information and data, to the extent possible to be made a matter of record for the Association. In the event data, such as that which predates the committee is not authenticated in Association minutes or other records, make appropriate notation that the information is deemed correct based upon collaborative interviews with (name the) authorities;

• Collect, catalog, and file the information for future Association purposes; • Inform the Executive Board in advance for purpose of planning regarding upcoming

special programs or ceremony as may be appropriate, e.g. for the 25th Association anniversary;

• Coordinate with other Association committees as appropriate such as Program, Recognition, and Information and Research regarding announcements, programs, special events, and awards;

• Turn over to the succeeding chair Association archives, records and materials relat-ing to the committee’s work and responsibilities.

William A. Davis, CPPO, CPPB Historical Chair

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https://mppainc.org/insidepages/meetings/ Trainings will be located at the Center for Continuing Education in conjunction with the Hagerstown Community College, Valley Mall Training Center Entrance located at 17301 Valley Mall Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. This entrance is on the back side of the Mall between JC Penney and The Bon-Ton; located just off Interstate 70 and 81 interchange. Free Parking, Coffee & Light Continental Breakfast and Afternoon Beverage & Snack will be provided. There are several local eateries within the Mall and surrounding area for your convenience to eat lunch and dinner on your own. http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/about-hcc/our-facilities/valley-mall-center

Local Shopping, Theaters, Nearby are Historical Points & Parks Hotels by the Valley Mall

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Tina Dagenhart, CPPB Education Chair Phone: 240-313-2335 tdagenhart@washco-md.net

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President T. Suzette Moore, CPPO, C.M. Maryland Aviation Administration Vice President Pam Jones, CPPO, CPPB, MBA, CPM Montgomery County Government Linda McGill, CPPB Maryland Aviation Administration

Secretary Rose Harrell (Incumbent) Maryland Food Center Authority Treasurer Stephen J. Ports, CPPB (Incumbent) Anne Arundel County Government Board of Directors - Vote for two (2) Margie Gordon, CPPB Maryland State Retirement Agency Rick Curry, CPPB Washington County Government In addition, members in good standing may be nominated from the floor on the day of the election. If you, or any board member, need further clarification, don’t hesitate to contact me. Respectfully,

Deborah L. Meehan

Deborah L. Meehan, CPPB Nominating Committee Chair

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The current Board has decided to allow Absentee Ballots. Therefore, please read the following

procedures if you're interested in voting but cannot attend the meeting.

The Absentee Ballot must include the printed name and signature of a member in good standing

and be submitted via email to the Nominating Chair, Deborah Meehan, on or before Wednesday,

November 13, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The ballot should be emailed to

dmeehan@baltimorecountymd.gov Ballots emailed and received after that date and time will

not be counted.

Absentee Ballots will also be counted if hand-carried by a colleague attending the General

Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2013. As previously stated, ballots must

include the printed name and signature of a member in good standing.

As always, members in good standing may be nominated from the floor on the day of the

election. Thank you for participating in this most important event.

Members Name: _________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________________ Organization: _________________________________________________________________ Check only one (Ballots with more than the correct number of checks will be disqualified.)

President __________ T. Suzette Moore, CPPO, CPPB, C.M. __________ _______________________________

Vice President __________ Pam Jones, CPPO, CPPB, MBA, CPM __________ Linda D. McGill, CPPB __________ _______________________________

Secretary __________ Rose Harrell (Incumbent) __________ _______________________________

Treasurer __________ Stephen J. Ports, CPPB (Incumbent) __________ _______________________________

Board of Directors – Vote for two (2) ONLY. __________ Rick Curry, CPPB __________ Margie Gordon, CPPB __________ _______________________________

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Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc. Election November 2013 – Candidates President T. Suzette Moore, CPPO, CPPB, C.M. A proven administrator with her focus on a results-oriented process, Suzette Moore has demonstrated during her 25-year career as a State official that fair and proper government procurement is consistent with successfully delivering goods and services to the citizens of Maryland. A Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives, Suzette currently serves as Director of the Office of Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer for the Maryland Aviation Administration. Suzette has successfully directed complex and multi-year contracts for capital construction, architectural/engineering, maintenance and all types of services necessary to support the day-to-day operations of BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airports. Suzette is an energetic, resourceful leader and problem solver with facility to analyze specifics while maintaining a total perspective, overcoming obstacles, managing change and motivating professionals. Suzette’s sphere of influence extends beyond her State agency. The Maryland Board of Public Works recognized her accomplishments by bestowing upon her the 2013 Warren K. Wright Excellence in Maryland Procurement Award. Suzette is an active member of Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA), serving as Vice President, for two years from 2010 through 2012 in addition to serving on the Board of Directors from 2008 to 2010. She was the 2008 Chairperson for the NIGP Region II conference and was awarded MPPA’s Manager of the Year in 2006 and again in 2012. An active member of NIGP, Suzette served as Chairperson of the 2011 National Forum. Moreover, since 2008, she has been a certified instructor, and has been a member of the NIGP Awards Task Force since 2009. Prior to the Awards Task Force, Suzette served on the NIGP Marketing Committee from July 2007 to July 2009. She also assisted NIGP by being on various committees which updated the certification exams, course text books and developed the on-line courses.

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Vice President Pam Jones, CPPO, CPPB, MBA, CPM Pam Jones has been with the Montgomery County, Maryland, Office of Procurement for more than 18 years. The Office of Procurement is a Division within the Department of General Services, responsible for procuring commodities and services for the County. As the Division Chief, she manages an office consisting of two sections, which includes Procurement Operations and Procurement Services and an annual spend of around $800 million. Montgomery County, MD Office of Procurement received NACO awards for various innovative projects in 2010, 2011, and 2012, and also a 2013 NPI award for Achievement of Excellence in Procurement. Pam holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Maryland. She also holds designations of (1) Certified Public Manager (CPM) through George Washington University in partnership with the Council of Government, (2) Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and (3) Certified Professional Purchasing Officer (CPPO) by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council, a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. She is also currently a Director on the Board for the Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc. (MPPA) (held two, 3-year Director Positions). Pam has also served as Recognition Chair for MPPA for several years prior to that, and volunteered in other capacities as needed. Pam is active in the Council of Governments (COG) Purchasing Officer’s committee; the Interagency Purchasing Coordinating Committee (IPCC) made up of Montgomery County local agencies; and has assisted the State of Maryland’s strategic subcommittee on green purchasing. Finally, but of great importance, Pam is married to a wonderful man, Kendall Jones, recently celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary and 23 years together in total. They have four beautiful kids, two boys, two girls, ages 10, 7, 6 and 3. Although her family and position keeps her running, she is very much interested in taking more of a leadership role in her profession, further promoting the significant impact public purchasing professionals have in their organizations and community, and continuing to support and strengthen MPPA and assist its membership.

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Vice President

Linda D. McGill, CPPB Linda McGill is the Manager (Deputy Director) of the Office of Procurement for the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). MAA owns and operates BWI Thurgood Marshall (BWI) and Martin State (MTN) Airports. As Manager, Ms. McGill is second in charge of the Office of Procurement. Some of those duties include attending the Board of Public Works Meetings, attending Maryland Department of Transportation Meetings, writing procurement policies and guidelines, and overseeing a staff of 21 employees. Ms. McGill began her career at MAA in July 1995 as a receptionist. Since then Ms. McGill has been climbing the heights to seek better and bigger opportunities. In 2000, Ms. McGill worked for State Highway Administration; 2003 Ms. McGill returned to MAA Division of Procurement; 2006 Ms. McGill worked for Maryland Transportation Authority as Chief Procurement Officer; 2010 Ms. McGill returned to MAA where she currently works as the Deputy Director of the Office of Procurement. Ms. McGill has successfully directed complex and multi-year contracts for capital construction, architectural/engineering, maintenance, and all types of services necessary to support, the day-to-day operations of BWI and MTN. With over 18 years of public sector experience, Ms. McGill provides procurement training to the Procurement staff as well as various MAA Office Directors’ and their staff. As the Deputy Director, Ms. McGill assists the Director with leading the way in ensuring confidence and integrity in MAA’s procurement practices. Her approach to ensuring that high technical standards are met by staff and others within the administration, while introducing innovative approaches to meeting growing demands, definitely makes her an outstanding professional and Deputy Director. Ms. McGill is an active member of NIGP’s local chapter, Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA), and served as Director on the Board of Directors, 2009-2011. Additionally, Ms. McGill volunteered at the 2008 NIGP Region II conference and served as the Social Host. As an active member of NIGP, Ms. McGill served as 2011 Social Chair for the NIGP National Forum. Ms. McGill received certificates of Appreciation from Mr. Rick Grimm and Ms. Carrie Rawn for her assistance at the Conference. She is currently a member in good standing, attends chapter meetings and classes. Ms. McGill obtained her CPPB in January 2006.

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Secretary Rose Harrell - Incumbent (information from 2011) I have worked for the Maryland Food Center Authority for 17 years. During those years I have held many positions beginning as an administrative assistant to my current posi-tion as Market Manager. As Market Manager my job is to provide efficient, cost effec-tive property management services to the tenants who lease space within the Markets. This includes procuring and managing construction projects, services, and supplies to maintain sanitary markets. Prior to my position as Market Manager, I held the Projects Administrator position for the MFCA for 6 years which included procuring and manag-ing all construction projects, services and supplies for MFCA properties. I have been a member of NIGP since 2001 and a member of MPPA since 2004. During my member-ships I have attended NIGP Forums, MPPA meetings, Co-chair both MPPA Reverse Trade Shows, was on the panel to discuss reverse trade shows at NIGP Forum in San Antonio this past August, and am the volunteer committee chair for the NIGP Forum next year. I received all my procurement training through NIGP; I hold a certificate in Business Management and am currently working toward my AA degree at AACC. Treasurer Stephen J. Ports, CPPB - Incumbent (information from 2011)

Steve is a Buyer IV for Anne Arundel County Government. He has served in this position for seven years. Previous to this he spent five years as a Buyer for Baltimore County where he earned his CPPB certification. He is the recipient of the 2003 NIGP Buyer of the Year Award. Steve was MPPA President in 2005, and has previously served as Treasurer from 2001 - 2003. Steve has a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland and had 17 years experience in the private sector as the owner of a construction company. Areas of interest are SBE/MBE/WBE support and developing new contracts to support government operations.

Board of Directors

Rick Curry, CPPB Washington County Government Rick has been employed with the County for over twenty years; thirteen of those years have been in the Purchasing Department. He has been an active member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP) and the Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA) since 1997; he earned his Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification in 1999.

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Margie Gordon, CPPB Member of MPPA since 2004, Membership Chair since 2009 Distinguished Service Award 2013 02/06/13 – Present - Maryland State Retirement Agency Department of Budget, Procurement and Contracts Baltimore, MD, Senior Procurement Officer/Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor;

02/23/11 – 02/05/13 - Maryland Department of Human Resources - Office of Grants

Management, Baltimore, MD, Fiscal Administrator; 9/24/08 – 02/22/11 Maryland

State Retirement Agency, Baltimore, MD, Office of Procurement, Contracts & Budget

Agency Procurement Specialist II; 9/24/06 - 9/22/08 Howard County Government/

Office of Purchasing, Columbia, MD, Administrative Analyst I (Buyer) / Procurement

Card Administrator; 1/28/02 – 9/23/06 Howard County Government / Office of

Purchasing Columbia, MD, Administrative Aide / Procurement Card Administrator.

04/30/1975–01/25/2002 WBFF-TV & WNUV-TV Baltimore, MD, Program Coordinator

/ Shipping Supervisor / Purchasing Agent.

Certifications:

May 2009. Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Herndon, VA

Education:

1993-2006. University Of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Business Administration, Specialization – Marketing

Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.87)

Achievements and Accomplishments:

Member of Arthritis Foundation since 1989 Charter Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 1990 Member of Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA) July 2004 Appointed Membership Chairperson for MPPA, serving since January 2009 Awarded Distinguished Service Award from MPPA, January 2013 Member of National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP) August 2004 Charter Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Society of Success and Leadership 2005 Lifetime Member of Alpha Chi National Collegiate Honor Scholarship Society 2005 Lifetime Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business National Honor Society 2006

Lifetime Member of Mu Kappa Tau Marketing National Honor Society 2006

Member of National Association of Purchasing Card Professional (NAPCP) May 2006 Howard County Health Department “Walking Star Award” April 2003 Howard County Health Department “The Good For You Award! June 2003 Howard County Government “Unsung Hero Award Nominee” for 2004”

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Festive Fruit Punch

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Letter From the Editor We would like to take this time and thank the many individuals that made the 2013 NIGP Annual Region II Conference another great success! It is through the continuous support of our fellow MPPA members that allow Maryland-hosted events to rise above the rest! We have the best members! While at conference, we had many great speakers and many great educational opportunities, but what we had most of all was great fellowship! The networking and reconnecting with those who share in the same daily experiences as we do in our day to day lives in the wonderful world of purchasing, is something that is priceless. The Conference was about educating ourselves and learning new things to take back to the office with us, but it also was a great extended family vacation. The Maryland chapter is FAMILY, so “thank you” to our family for all of your hard work and dedication in making this year’s conference another Maryland great! Brandi & Rosie In the spirit of saying thanks, let’s remember during the next few months as the holidays are approaching to say thanks for the many blessings we have been given in our lives. I challenge each of you to take a moment each day to verbally say to yourself or out loud, something you are thankful for. Today I am thankful to have been given the great opportunity of becoming a member of such a great group of people; I am truly blessed to have my MPPA family!

“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful

things humans can do for each other.”- Randy Pausch

“No gesture is too small when done with gratitude.”

- Oprah

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Future Issue Publication Dates Deadline for Submittals

November 1, 2013 October 18, 2013 January 1, 2014 December 20, 2013 March 1, 2014 February 21, 2014 May 1, 2014 April 18, 2014 Please send all contributions to:

THE FINE PRINT Brandi J. Naugle, CPPB – (Editor)

Washington County Purchasing Department 100 West Washington Street, Room 320

Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-313-2337

bnaugle@washco-md.net