Become a Supplier

Submit your company’s information including name, address, phone number, website and e-mail address for both the company and the vendor contact to:

 MISBO
1424 West Paces Ferry Rd, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
             or
questions [at] misbo [dot] com

A prospective vendor will only be considered if:

  1. The vendor offers a product or service that will be of value to at least 10% of the membership
  2. The vendor offers products or services that are either unique of better than existing vendors’ products or services.

MISBO has sourced from and partnered with only the highest quality vendors.  MISBO has adopted a streamlined purchasing process as outlines in our 8-step Procurement Process: 

1. RESEARCHING MEMBER NEEDS

MISBO continually confers with its Member base during the year through various meetings, conferences, affinity groups for suggestions of their purchasing needs.

2. RESEARCHING THE MARKET FOR SOLUTIONS

Constant research helps us develop the best approach for each offering.  Some industries lend themselves to an invitation for a manufacturer’s response because a single manufacturer provides a complete industry solution through a number of authorized dealers.  Other industries lend themselves to an invitation for a distributor because individual distributors provide complete industry solutions as representative for a large number of manufacturers. 

3. DRAFTING AN RFP

When warranted, MISBO will draft a RFP to determine the scope, goal, intent and specifications for procurement of products and equipment.  MISBO reserves the right to offer, invite and conduct a pre-bid meeting to educate potential responders and answer any questions and concerns surrounding the upcoming RFP.  Questions that arise are received and addressed as defined within the general terms of the RFP.  As a result, MISBO members work with companies that demonstrate the highest level of service and delivery of products, equipment and services, as well as the best overall value at the lowest possible contract price. 

4. EVALUATING BIDDERS’ RESPONSES

The Bid Evaluation is preformed by the MISBO Professional Staff according to the procedures and parameters set by the RFP.  Our typical RFP invites the widest possible variety of products and services within the scope of a bid.  Our intention is to create a contract that provides the widest possible array of products and services to the widest possible array of MISBO members.  We also specifically invite bidders to define their products and services not only by industry standard terms, but also in terms of the latest technological advances and its applicability and utility to our Members.

The perceived procurement value of a bid to MISBO and its Members, in the opinion of MISBO, includes but is not limited to:

Conforming to RFP’s intent, scope and specifications;
Competitive pricing strategies;
Ability to sell and service MISBO Members nationally;
Financial strength, experience and success in the industry/marketplace;
References from past customers and prior experience with MISBO;
A clear, concise, aggressive and effective marketing plan;
Value added related products, services and technological advances;
Financing options and detailed payment terms;
Warranty and product and service responsibility; and
Identifying the depth, breadth and quality of products and service offerings.
         
Additional consideration is given to bidders who demonstrate “Green” initiatives in their manufacturing practices.

 

  • 5. AWARDING VENDOR(S)
     

    • Upon approval by the MISBO Professional Staff, the recommended Vendor is awarded a contract with MISBO, subject to annual renewals.  New MISBO vendors will then be provided an updated marketing packet.

     

  • 6. POSTING APPROVED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
     

    • A complete procurement file is organized and maintained within the MISBO office.  All pertinent contract terms will be posted on our secured website.

     

  • 7. DEVELOPING & IMPLEMENTING JOINT MARKETING WITH AWARDED VENDORS

    • MISBO works with both the Vendor and Member to educate people about the benefits and uses of an awarded contract.  We work with the awarded Vendor(s) to educate and energize their sales and service teams.

     

  • 8. REVIEWING & MAINTAINING OUR CONTRACT THROUGHOUT  ITS TERM 

    • Contracts are reviewed annually for their effectiveness.  Both total volume, member usage and customer service are among a list of topics that will be considered. MISBO contracts are subject to annual renewals based on those reviews.  As a result, MISBO provides a simple, structured, well-documented procurement contract in an effort to create a seamless process for all of its Member procurement needs.