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	Ford Mustang, SUVs featured in April 12 auction
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2008
	Various cars, vans, trucks and farming equipment will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, April 12. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

	State auctions electronics, fitness equipment March 15
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2008
	Various computer and electronic equipment and office furniture will be among the items available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, March 15. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 9 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

	State auction on Saturday includes boat, motorcycles
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2008
	Various cars, vans, motorcycles and boating equipment will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Feb. 2. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

	Big screen TVs among Jan. 19 auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2008
	Various computer and electronic equipment and office furniture will be among the items available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, Jan. 19. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 9 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

	State to auction 116 vehicles Saturday
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2007
	More than 100 cars, trucks and vans will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Dec. 8. The auction will be held at the General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

	State auctions set for 2008
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2007
	The 2008 State and Federal Surplus auction schedule is as follows: The miscellaneous property auctions will be held Jan. 19, March 15, May 17, July 19, Sept. 20 and Nov. 8. The vehicle auctions will be held Feb. 2, April 12, June 21, Aug. 16, Oct. 18 and Dec. 20.

	Surplus auction Nov. 24
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2007
	Computer and electronic equipment and other items will be auctioned at a state of Ohio surplus property auction on Saturday, Nov. 24. The auction will be held at 9 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.

	Nearly 200 vehicles up for auction
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2007
	Approximately 188 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Oct 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles and boats.

	Iraq vet receives warm welcome back
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, September 2007
	About 35 co-workers and friends welcomed David “Groovy” Brey back to the GSD Copy Center located on Surface Road on Sept. 24, his first day back to work after serving in Iraq for more than a year.

	TVs, tables among auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, September 2007
	Televisions, tables and toys will be among the many items being auction by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus The doors will open at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 9 a.m.

	Motorcycles, boats among auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2007
	More than 280 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 18 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles and boats.

	Jewelry among auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2007
	Jewelry seized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is among the many items being auctioned by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors will open at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 9 a.m. with the jewelry being auctioned at noon.

	Surplus auction set for June 23
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2007
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer and other electronic equipment, office furniture and a wide range of miscellaneous other items, including tools, office supplies and lockers.

	Auction to offer 170 vehicles
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2007
	More than 170 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 9 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats and lawn equipment.

	Surplus auction slated for May 12
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, May 2007
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, May 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer and other electronic equipment, office furniture and a wide range of miscellaneous other items, including dog food, tools and plastic chairs.

	Auction to offer 127 vehicles
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, April 2007
	Approximately 127 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 10 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans and boats.

	Surplus auction set for March 17
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2007
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, March 17 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include office furniture, computer and other electronic equipment, and miscellaneous other items, such as food carts.

	Auction to feature 120 vehicles
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2007
	Approximately 120 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Feb. 3 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks and vans. Other available vehicles include travel trailers, boats and motorcycles.

	2007 state auction schedule announced
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2007
	Warehouse auctions – Jan. 20, March 17, May 12, June 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 15 and Nov. 24. Vehicle auctions – Feb. 3, April 14, June 9, Aug. 18, Oct. 13, and Dec. 8.

	Approximately 111 vehicles to be auctioned Dec. 9
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2006
	Approximately 111 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and mowers.

	Energy Services wins Governor’s Award
	GSD State Architect’s Office, November 2006
	The Office of Energy Services received a 2006 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy for its part in a project at Southeastern Correctional Institution. The award, announced Nov. 15 by Governor Bob Taft, honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have implemented innovative approaches to promote and utilize energy efficient methods.

	State to host surplus auction Nov. 4
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Nov. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include commercial kitchen and office equipment as well as machinery and life preservers.

	Approximately 200 vehicles to be auctioned Oct. 14
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, October 2006
	Approximately 200 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and tractors.

	Surplus auction set for Sept. 16
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, September 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer and commercial kitchen equipment as well as many other items, such as office furniture and tools.

	Scanning service aids records conversion
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, September 2006
	State agencies looking to reduce space taken up by paper files might want to consider asking the GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services to scan the documents and save them electronically. This new service includes scanning paper files, indexing the files and providing the customer an electronic copy of the documents either on a CD or DVD or by transferring them directly to the customer’s data server for storage.

	Clingman named 2005 Buyer of the Year
	GSD Office of Procurement Services, August 2006
	Congratulations to Carol Clingman from the GSD Office of Procurement Services who was named the 2005 Buyer of the Year by the Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP) at an awards ceremony held May 17.

	Record number of vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 19
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2006
	Approximately 303 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles, a snow plow and electric carts.

	Surplus auction slated for Aug. 5
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, July 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 5 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment as well as many other items, such as construction and exercise equipment.

	State Architect’s Office receives praise for Columbus State facility
	GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2006
	The State Architect’s Office, which is part of the DAS General Services Division, received praise at the dedication ceremony held recently for the Center for Workforce Development at Columbus State Community College.

	Surplus auction slated for June 24
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, June 24 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, commercial kitchen and printing equipment as well as tools and office furniture.

	174 vehicles to be auctioned June 10
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, May 2006
	Approximately 174 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 10 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include boats and tractors.

	State to host surplus auction May 13
	General Service Division, May 2006
	State and federal surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, May 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include commercial kitchen and office equipment as well as machinery and a golf cart.

	State to host auction at Apple Creek Developmental Center April 29
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction April 29 at Apple Creek Developmental Center, 2532 S. Apple Creek Road, Apple Creek, Ohio, 44606.

	Miller, Wall receive certified public manager distinction
	DAS Human Resources Division, March 2006
	Jim Miller, GSD Office of Properties and Facilities, and Crawford Wall, GSD Asset Management Services, recently earned their Certified Public Manager designation. They joined 41 other government leaders at the Ohio Certified Public Manager program (OCPM) graduation ceremony on March 24 in Columbus.

	132 vehicles to be auctioned April 15
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, April 2006
	Approximately 132 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 15 at 10 a. m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

	State printing offering DVD duplication service
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, March 2006
	The GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services is now offering DVD duplicating services for customers in addition to CD duplication services.

	State to host surplus auction March 18
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction March 18 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include commercial kitchen equipment and office equipment as well as hand tools and machinery.

	SAO College attendees learn from design, construction experts
	GSD State Architect’s Office, February 2006
	Approximately 250 customers attended the State Architect’s Office (SAO) College held Feb. 1 and 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center as a part of the Ohio Design and Construction Expo.

	120 vehicles to be auctioned Feb. 4
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2006
	Approximately 120 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and tractors. To view the list of vehicles and their photos, click here.

	State to host surplus auction Jan. 21
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2006
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The starting time for miscellaneous property auctions has been moved from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. Doors will still open at 8 a.m.

	New vehicle contracts benefit state agencies
	GSD Offices of Fleet Management and Procurement Services, December 2005
	The GSD Offices of Fleet Management and Procurement Services partnered to establish the car and truck contracts for fiscal year 2006. Both of these vehicle contracts incorporate several benefits for state agency and other political subdivision customers.

	Boards and Commissions Consolidation Transition Team submits recommendations
	DAS Office of the Director, December 2005
	The transition team assigned to make recommendations regarding the consolidation of 20 Ohio regulatory boards and commissions submitted its report to the governor, speaker of the House and president of the Senate as required in House Bill 66.

	SAO College at industry expo again
	GSD State Architect’s Office, December 2005
	Design and construction industry professionals attending the Ohio Design and Construction Expo will have an opportunity to learn more about doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO). The SAO College Spring Semester 2006 will be part of the series of seminars and programs held in conjunction with the expo, which will be held Feb. 1 and 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

	Postal service requirements focus of workshop
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, December 2005
	Postal service requirements and the cost-per-copy program will be discussed at an informational session GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services is hosting for state agency customers from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 14 in the Rhodes Tower Lobby Hearing Room, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus.

	Cost-per-copy program expands
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, December 2005
	The GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services is pleased to announce the contract award for the second cost savings phase for copiers. The cost-per-copy program now offers four additional categories with faster speeds and color copy options.

	Summit Behavioral Healthcare to host auction Dec. 13
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a surplus property auction Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Summit Behavioral Healthcare, 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati. Items for sale include computer equipment, wood shop equipment, floor scrubbers, an industrial washer/dryer and CPR training equipment.

	State auction Dec. 10
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment and many other items, such as microwave ovens and lawn equipment.

	130 vehicles to be auctioned Dec. 3
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, November 2005
	Approximately 130 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include boats and snowplows.

	State Printing FY06 rates OK’d
	GSD Office of State Printing, October 2005
	Rising oil costs have driven up the cost for paper and other printing supplies, but State Printing Administrator Joe Tucker said the office will be able to hold the line on charges for color copies at 10 cents per copy this fiscal year thanks to heavy demand for this service by state agencies.

	Auction slated for Oct. 15
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, October 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Oct. 15 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment and many other items, such as hand and power tools.

	175 vehicles to be auctioned Oct. 1
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2005
	Approximately 175 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Oct. 1 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include tractors and motorcycles.

	Premium reductions to save agencies half million dollars
	GSD Office of Risk Management, August 2005
	State agencies enrolled in the state’s vehicle liability program will save a total of $566,760 this fiscal year. The savings is the result of a premium discount of 22 percent off the recommended base rate.

	High-speed color copier in Rhodes Tower
	GSD State Printing and Mail Services, August 2005
	High-speed, full-color copying is now available in the Rhodes Tower copy center. The copier is networked to receive files via e-mail. The e-mail address is sotcopycenter@das.state.oh.us.

	Auction set for Aug. 27
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 27 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include office furniture and building supplies as well as electronic, computer, printing, sporting and commercial kitchen equipment.

	240 vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 13
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2005
	Approximately 240 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include boats and motorcycles.

	Video conferencing equipment in auction
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, July 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, July 30 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items up for bid include video conferencing, computer, electronic and commercial kitchen equipment as well as office furniture, snow plows, ceiling fans and work clothing.

	New State Printing program cuts copying costs
	GSD Office of Printing and Mail Services, July 2005
	The Cost-Per-Copy Program offered by the Office of Printing and Mail Services is well on its way to becoming another State of Ohio cost savings program. Most users have cut their monthly copying costs, some by more than 50 percent, since the program began in March.

	Cooperative Purchasing Program offers free membership
	GSD Office of Procurement Services, July 2005
	A program that pools the buying power of state and local governments is offering free membership and simplified reporting through a pilot project to attract more members this fiscal year. DAS is waiving annual membership fees of $110 to $525 for the Cooperative Purchasing Program for any participant that submits accurate quarterly reports of the items it has purchased. The program also has streamlined reporting by giving members the new option of submitting information online.

	State Architect’s Office publishes new manual
	GSD State Architect’s Office, June 2005
	The State Architect’s Office recently published a new guide for members of the design and construction industry. The SAO Manual -- A Management Guide for Ohio Capital Improvements is available on the SAO Web site, www.ohio.gov/sao. It replaces the Design and Construction Handbook for Design Professionals, Construction Managers, Owners published in July 1994.

	Building supplies among auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, June 25 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include building supplies, tools and office furniture as well as sporting, electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment.

	247 vehicles to be auctioned June 11
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2005
	Approximately 247 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 11 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and boats.

	Laptops among auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, April 16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include many laptops and other computer equipment as well as electronic equipment, printing equipment, office furniture, weight machines and coins.

	258 vehicles to be auctioned April 2
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, March 2005
	Approximately 258 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 2 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include a 46-passenger bus, motorcycles, trailers and boats.

	State fleet reduced 12 percent
	GSD Office of Fleet Management, February 2005
	A cooperative effort among state agencies’ fleet managers and the GSD Office of Fleet Management has resulted in a 12 percent reduction of vehicles under DAS authority.

	State Printing to host info sessions about new cost-per-copy program
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, February 2005
	State agencies will soon have another option to obtain copy equipment needs. Rather than purchasing or leasing copiers, agencies will be able to utilize copier equipment in a pay-as-you-go cost-per-copy basis. The Office of State Printing and Mail Services invites customers to attend an information session about this new cost-per-copy program.

	Tammy Marcum named GSD Employee of the Year
	GSD Office of the Deputy Director, February 2005
	A "customer-friendly attitude" is among the attributes of the GSD 2004 Employee of the Year. Tammy Marcum, manager of procurement support for the GSD Office of State Purchasing, recently was named her division’s Employee of the Year.

	Rare coins, lab equipment among auction items
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, February 2005
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Feb. 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include rare coins as well as laboratory, fitness computer, electronic, commercial kitchen, lawn and garden, and printing equipment as well as tools and office furniture.

	Fixed Asset Management changes name to Asset Management Services
	GSD Office of Asset Management Services, January 2005
	The Office of Fixed Asset Management recently changed its name to Asset Management Services to better reflect the breadth of services it provides. The office provides policies, support, training and systems to assist agencies with maintaining and reporting all assets, not just fixed assets.

	Former ODNR nursery in Zanesville to host auction
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2005
	The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Jan. 22 at its former nursery at 5880 Memory Road, Zanesville. The items for sale include tractors, plows, mowers, trailers, hand tools and office equipment.

	2005 auction schedule announced
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2005
	The 2005 State Surplus auction schedule is as follows: Warehouse auctions – Feb. 12, April 16, June 25, Aug. 27, Oct. 15 and Dec. 10. Vehicle auctions – April 2, June 11, Aug. 13, Oct. 1 and Dec. 3.

	Ohio named public procurement model
	GSD Office of Procurement Services, December 2004
	The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) has presented its Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award to the DAS Office of Procurement Services. The award recognizes excellence in public purchasing through the establishment of standards for a solid procurement operation.

	State Printing, Mail Services merger streamlines print-to-post operation
	GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, December 2004
	To better meet the print-to-post needs of customers, the DAS General Services Division has merged the offices of State Printing and State Mail Services. The new alignment aids State Printing’s continuing expansion into fulfillment services.

	SAO Spring Semester to be part of expo
	GSD State Architect’s Office, December 2004
	SAO Spring Semester to be part of expo -- GSD State Architect’s Office, December 2004 Design and construction industry professionals attending the Ohio Design and Construction Expo will have an opportunity to learn more about doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO). The SAO College Spring Semester 2005 will be part of the series of seminars and programs held in conjunction with the expo, which will be held Feb. 2 and 3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

	Debit card speeds up purchasing from Surplus
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2004
	State agency customers can now purchase surplus items ranging from desks to vehicles in one stop at the State and Federal Surplus warehouse. Debit cards are now available for state agency use when purchasing excess property from State and Federal Surplus.

	Auction items include patient lifts, light bars
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2004
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer, electronic, printing, commercial kitchen, lawn and garden, and printing equipment as well as tools. Other items include hundreds of pen knifes, lighters and manicure scissors as well as antique player piano music rolls, light bars, reclining lawn furniture and patient lifts.

	DAS wins another energy savings award
	GSD Office of the State Architect, November 2004
	The DAS Office of Energy Services is among 12 honorees receiving the 2004 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency. Presented Nov. 17, the award recognizes Energy Services for making improvements to the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Improvements were made to the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and lighting systems. Water conservation measures also were incorporated.

	133 vehicles to be auctioned Dec. 4
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, November 2004
	Approximately 133 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Dec. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and johnboats.

	Ohio’s Cooperative Purchasing Program grows at record pace
	GSD Office of Procurement Services, November 2004
	Ohio’s Cooperative Purchasing Program has posted record enrollment for the first quarter of this fiscal year following its best year ever. The latest numbers show 1,304 local governments and school districts signing up in July, August and September compared to 1,713 new members for all of fiscal last year.

	Auction to feature player piano rolls
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, October 2004
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Oct. 16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer, electronic, printing, kitchen and laundry equipment as well as office furniture and tools. Other items include player piano music rolls in their original boxes.

	100-plus vehicles to be auctioned October 2
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2004
	Approximately 110 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Oct. 2 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other vehicles include a loader and a drill rig.

	Auction to feature variety of equipment
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2004
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 28 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing, kitchen, and lawn and garden equipment as well as office furniture and tools.

	SAO College Fall Semester
	GSD State Architect’s Office, August 2004
	Design and construction industry professionals and state employees interested in learning more about doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO) are encouraged to attend SAO College Fall Semester 2004. SAO College is a daylong event about the management of state design and construction projects and the processes of the State Architect’s Office.

	230-plus vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 14
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2004
	Approximately 234 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 14 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

	Coins part of June 26 auction
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, June 2004
	Collectible coins are among the hundreds of items to be auctioned by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, June 26 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

	State Architect elected CSRAB vice chairman
	GSD State Architect’s Office, June 2004
	State Architect Roger B. Booker, AIA, recently was elected vice chairman of the Capital Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB). Booker began his service on the board shortly after becoming state architect in 2000.

	Columbus Landmarks Foundation recognizes the State Architect’s Office
	GSD State Architect’s Office, June 2004
	The restoration of the building now known as the Ohio Judicial Center recently captured the 2004 James B. Recchie Design Award given by the Columbus Landmarks Foundation.

	200-plus vehicles to be auctioned June 12
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, June 2004
	Approximately 229 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

	Cooperative Purchasing members save millions
	GSD Office of Procurement Services, July 2003
	For the third and fourth consecutive years, the Cooperative Purchasing Program had record enrollments. A total of 1,524 members took advantage of the program during fiscal year 2002 and 1,675 during fiscal year 2003.

	Energy Services creates new electricity contract
	GSD Office of Energy Services, July 2003
	The Office of Energy Services began monitoring the state’s electricity market for lower rates since Ohio’s electricity market was opened to competition in January 2001.

	Fire Marshal’s bid program earns national award
	GSD Office of State Purchasing, July 2003
	The State Fire Marshal shared the credit with the Office of State Purchasing for helping them win a national award recently.

	Forms Management goes electronic
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	State Forms Management is no longer stocking paper forms. The forms that had been physically stocked are now available via the Internet or through an electronic-order process.

	Interior Design works on 293 projects
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	Interior Design Services, a section of the State Architect’s Office, participated in 293 projects during the biennium. Of these, 124 projects were in Ohio Building Authority buildings; 121 projects in DAS-owned and -operated buildings; 19 projects in Ohio Department of Transportation buildings; and 34 projects in commercial lease spaces.

	State Mail Service saves more than 10 million
	GSD State Mail Service, July 2003
	More than 1.8 million pieces of mail went through the flat-sorting program (large envelopes) offered by State Mail Service, producing a net savings of more than $1.8 million during the biennium.

	In-House Publishing receives favorable report
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	Copy centers operated through State Printing and Standards’ In-House Publishing fared well in a cost study released during fiscal year 2002.

	State Purchasing cited for three best practices
	GSD Office of State Purchasing, July 2003
	The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) cited three State Purchasing programs as 2002 Best Practices.

	Printing administrator earns two appointments
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	Joe Tucker, administrator of the GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, was elected vice president of the National State Publishing Association. He began serving the one-year term in September 2002.

	State Architect’s Office manages 197 projects
	GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
	The State Architect’s Office (SAO) managed 197 public construction projects with combined total budgets of more than $1.3 billion during the biennium.

	State Purchasing holds seminars for businesses
	GSD Office of State Purchasing, July 2003
	The Office of State Purchasing held 10 seminars during fiscal year 2002 explaining how to do business with the state. Attendees represented businesses and government entities.

	Fleet Management works to control costs
	GSD Office of Fleet Management Services, July 2003
	The Office of Fleet Management Services worked with the Ohio Office of Budget and Management during fiscal year 2002 to create more stringent controls for vehicle purchases by state agencies.

	Renegotiated leases save more than $1.5 million a year
	GSD Real Estate Services, July 2003
	The Office of Property and Facilities’ Real Estate Services renegotiated leases and helped consolidate leased space for customer agencies during the biennium.

	Security officers taking advanced training
	GSD Safety and Security Services Section, July 2003
	DAS security officers began taking online training courses in the spring of 2002 to enhance their knowledge and skills. Eighty percent of the officers completed the Entry Level Protection Officer training as of the end of the biennium.

	Online vendor registration attracts nearly 10,000
	GSD Office of Procurement Services, July 2003
	A total of 9,899 vendors took advantage of an online vendor registration and notification site between its unveiling in November 2001 and the end of the 2002-2003 biennium.

	Real Estate helps recover more than $8 million
	GSD Real Estate Services, July 2003
	Real Estate Services recently helped conclude an initiative involving the transfer of the former federal prison facility near Chillicothe to the state. As a result, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction received a federal grant for $8,256,850 in December 2002

	Records retention schedules OK’d online
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	Records retention schedules can now be reviewed and approved online.

	State Printing saves customers nearly $5 million
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	During the biennium, the Office of State Printing and Standards oversaw the procurement of 4,902 printing projects through term contracts and competitive bids in the amount of $51,762,604. Using the competitive process saved state agency customers $4,939,443, a savings determined by subtracting each job’s lowest bid from the average of the other bids.

	State Surplus recoups more than $8.2 million
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, July 2003
	More than $8.2 million was recouped through items sold through the State Surplus Property Program during the biennium.

	Catastrophic property insurance program implemented
	GSD Office of Risk Management, July 2003
	The Office of Risk Management implemented a statewide catastrophic property insurance program to protect all state-owned buildings in the event of a disaster.

	Waived premiums save agencies $5.6 million
	GSD Office of Risk Management, July 2003
	State agencies enrolled in the state’s vehicle liability program saved $2.8 million during each year of the biennium thanks to innovations by the Office of Risk Management.

	In-House Publishing receives favorable report
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	Copy centers operated through State Printing and Standards’ In-House Publishing fared well in a cost study released during fiscal year 2002.

	In-House Publishing expands services
	GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
	State Printing and Standards added several new services during the biennium. In-House Publishing now offers variable data printing as well as folding and envelope insertion services.

	SAO Colleges draw hundreds
	GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
	The State Architect’s Office continued a series of successful day-long seminars for its customers during the biennium. The seminars, called SAO College, taught customers how to do business with the SAO to produce successful public construction projects.

	Vehicle auction Sunday, May 16
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2004
	Due to the large number of vehicles being turned into State and Federal Surplus, another auction has been added to the schedule.

	DAS builds customer-focused Web site
	DAS Office of Communications, July 2003
	The DAS Web site was redesigned during fiscal year 2002 to better enable customers to find information. The customer-centric site, which is based on the State of Ohio Web portal, features multiple means of navigation.

	Miscellaneous property auction slated for April 17
	GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2004
	State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, April 17 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

	Holben receives Bronze Star
	GSD Office of Properties and Facilities, August 2003
	Gary Holben, fiscal manager for the GSD Office of Properties and Facilities, recently received a Bronze Star medal while serving as his company’s commander in Iraq.

	Eligible SAO College enrollees can seek training funds
	GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
	State employees are invited to attend SAO College Fall Semester on Oct. 8 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin.

	Vehicle auction April 3
	GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, March 2004
	State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, April 3 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

Auction slated for Summit Be