WWEMA Announces Value-Based Procurement Position Paper

Nov. 28, 2016
Effective procurement policies protect public health, environment

The Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (WWEMA) Board of Directors approved the WWEMA Value-Based Procurement Position Paper, formalizing many years of work promoting value-based procurement in the public sector.

Given the magnitude of public dollars being expended, it is imperative that governments engage in procurement practices that are efficient, fair and maximize the value that public utility customers receive. Effective procurement policies and procedures enable drinking water and wastewater systems to protect public health and the environment.

WWEMA:

  • Advocates for the use of value-based procurement practices that take into account factors beyond lowest initial price;
  • Supports an open procurement and selection process that allows all materials and/or equipment to be considered and accurately and fairly compared;
  • Opposes the enactment of legislation at the state or federal level that gives preferential treatment to one material or process over others; and
  • Believes it is the duty of the owner and its engineers to do proper diligence to evaluate all products for the intended application/use and make value-based decisions.

“We are pleased to formalize this position that WWEMA has been supporting for many years. Adopting a value-based procurement process will ensure that public agencies and their ratepayers receive the greatest value from their procurement practices. This will ensure the best use of water and wastewater capital budgets,” said WWEMA Executive Director Vanessa M. Leiby.

Source: Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Assn.

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