2009-2010 Annual Report - Alabama Department of Conservation ...

State Parks
Sections
The new pool complex in the
campground was completed
and opened. The new
campground registration
building, laundry, country
store and nature center were
also completed and opened
for business.
renovation and bond monies, timber sales, donations, insurance claims,
grants and other funds.
Our Purchasing Office maintains a record of all purchases on
purchase orders, emergency letters, building contracts, and phone
authorizations. We work with vendors, Parks Administration,
Conservation Administration, Finance Purchasing, Comptrollers office
and employees of all 22 state parks in completing the required work.
We work with the Management Analysis Section to assure accurate
accounting data for payments. We assist in any way possible to eliminate
waste in spending in the Montgomery office, as well as in the parks in
order to provide the best quality at the best pricing for all commodities
and services purchased. We provide information for all employees of
parks, from management to maintenance employees, via email, phone
and faxes for assistance with product purchases.
Our office works closely with the Director’s office and Operations
and Maintenance Section on various projects, including emergency
insurance claims, making sure inventory numbers are assigned,
answering phone calls and assisting with address lists and mass email
correspondences with the parks.
We work with Promotions Section on promoting state parks by
making updates on the website, assisting with brochures, e-newsletters,
answering phone calls and emails and provide photographs to promote
the parks. We assist the Natural Resources Section with purchases
they are involved in, including such items as: tree planting, herbicide
treatments, controlled burns and forest-mulching service contracts.
Accomplishments
n Routine purchases, emergency purchases and annual agreements.
Most purchases were of a routine nature to continue operations
during the tough economic times we have experienced the last
few years. Such purchases include: replacement water and sewage
pumps, linen services, water testing services, uniforms, mattresses,
chemicals and mowers for the golf courses, mowing and
landscaping service contracts, equipment purchases, and building
materials to maintain facilities. Other routine services to help serve
our guests include such commodities as garbage service, pest
control and portable toilet services.
n Some purchases from funds other than budgets during the
year included: campground gates, point of sale equipment and
computers, and electrical supplies for Lakepoint State Park’s major
campground renovation project.
Future Plans
n Continue to provide purchasing services to parks and lodges for
their daily needs, as well as during renovations, emergencies and
ongoing projects.
n Continue to be of service to support the Alabama State Parks
system in areas of need.
n Continue to work with the Finance Department and Purchasing
Division to obtain products and services and provide payment to
vendors in an efficient manner.
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ALDCNR 09-10 Annual Report