Smart System Technology & Commercialization Center Client Cost Assessment

Who we are:  We are a Procurement Solution Company that reduces costs by utilizing procurement outsourcing.  Our network of Premier Vendors and team of experienced procurement professionals brings more than 30 years of success in delivering value to our clients.

What we do: We MEET with you We WORK for you You SAVE money We listen to your needs. We perform a preliminary cost saving analysis. We present a proposal of the areas where costs can be substantially reduced. You engage our service and agree to select a final vendor where cost savings are realized. We prepare detailed RFPs and negotiate with suppliers. RFP finalists are provided, featuring minimum one year fixed fee bids and a comparison between old and new pricing. You select a vendor; reduce costs and increase your bottom line.

Premier Vendors include:  Utility Reduction Analysts*  Seven Utility Management*  Independent Energy Consultants  Delta Energy LLC  Viking Chemicals  Grainger  Industrial Safety  Comp Mark  Reid Supply  Nationwide Janitorial  Garza Industries  Staples  Office World  Office Max  WB Mason  Hanover Uniform Co.  Phoenix Textile Corp.  Reliatex of Connecticut * Strategic Partner

Cost Assessment Findings: Areas -- Spend Categories Annual Spend Natural Gas $ 350,000 Chemicals $ 120,000 Shipping $ 40,000 Uniforms $ 15,000 Cleaning Janitorial $ 7,000 Office Supplies $ 7,000 Copiers $ 6,000 Print (business cards,etc.) $ 500 There are eight areas where we believe we can start to reduce your costs. Projected Savings $$ $55K - $110K Based on our average 28% client savings.

Cost Assessment Findings: Areas -- Spend Categories Annual Spend Natural Gas $ 350,000 Chemicals $ 120,000 Shipping $ 40,000 Uniforms $ 15,000 Cleaning Janitorial $ 7,000 Office Supplies $ 7,000 Copiers $ 6,000 Print (business cards,etc.) $ 500 There are eight areas where we believe we can start to reduce your costs. Projected Savings $$ $55K - $200K Based on our average 10% -40% client savings.

If you wish to move forward ….  We develop our client engagement agreement which outlines priorities, our compensation as a % of savings, etc.  Competitively bid agreed to categories to incumbent suppliers as well as the ATS premier network  Negotiate best terms with suppliers and present top three bids to STC  STC makes final decision and awards contract You start saving money!

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