Two new product lines are now available for purchase through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.
The contract for tools and material handling products has been awarded to Hughes Supply. Hughes Supply replaces Grainger, which was the former U.S. Communities provider in this product category. The Hughes Supply contract was competitively solicited by Los Angeles County and extends through Jan. 31, 2006.
Hughes Supply, Inc., founded in 1928, is one of the nation’s largest diversified wholesale distributors. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Hughes distributes more than 240,000 products through more than 455 wholesale outlets located in 34 states. The company has committed to making U.S. Communities the centerpiece of its government sector program, according to Rob Braulik, U.S. Communities marketing director.
Zep Manufacturing was awarded the janitorial supplies contract. Zep will be the primary provider of janitorial supplies. The lead government agency that competitively solicited this contract offering was Allegheny County, Pa.
Zep Manufacturing is a leader in institutional and industrial maintenance and sanitation products. Zep products include hand cleaners, degreasers, sanitizers, deodorizers, polishes, floor finishes, and lubricants. Market segments include the automotive and janitorial industries, car washes, food processing, aviation, government and manufacturing plants.
Expanded electrical supplies contract
U.S. Communities, through Los Angeles County, has awarded an expanded U.S. Communities Electrical Supplies contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. The new contract provides broader access to Graybar’s electrical supplies offering, including an expanded pricing matrix for products and a list of specialized services for public agency customers.
In addition, Graybar offers a separate US Communities communications/data contract awarded by Los Angeles County and available for use by public agencies nationwide.
(For more information on U.S. Communities, visit www.uscommunities.org or call (866) 472-7467 ext. 20.)
