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Designates companies that offer eco-friendly/green products and services.
Appliances..........................................................................37
Architectural/Construction Services......................................37
Building Products & Supplies...............................................37
Carpeting/Flooring...............................................................37
Development & Property Management..................................38
Dormitory Furniture..............................................................38
Draperies, Bedspreads, & Window Treatments.......................38
Electronics..........................................................................39
Fire, Water, Wind Restoration................................................39
Furniture.............................................................................39
Furniture Refinishing & Reupholstering..................................40
Hotels/Temporary Quarters..................................................40
Key Control.........................................................................40
Landscape Management......................................................40
Laundry Services.................................................................40
Lighting..............................................................................41
Mattresses.........................................................................41
Mold Remediation...............................................................41
Paints and Coatings............................................................41
Playground/Recreation Equipment........................................41
Portable Moving & Storage Containers..................................42
Real Estate/Relocation Services..........................................42
Security & Safety Products...................................................42
Software.............................................................................43
Utility Submetering & Billing Services....................................43
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Absocold Corporation
P.O. Box 1545
Richmond, IN 47375-1545
800/843-3714 or 765/935-7501
765/935-3450 Fax
[email protected]
www.absocold.com
Tim McCullum, VP Sales & Operations
GS-21F-0087H, Expires 06/29/2018, Small
Business
Absocold Corporation is “The One-Stop
Solution” for compact and major appliances,
offering a large assortment of compact
refrigeration products including our popular
Cook ‘N Cool®microwave/refrigeratorfreezer combination appliances with Internal
Power Allocator. In addition, Absocold offers
Frigidaire®, Whirlpool®, Maytag®, GE®, and
Hotpoint®major appliances featuring numerous Energy Star qualified selections.
Capitol Supply, Inc.
1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 452
Sunrise, FL 33323
888/485-5001 or 954/485-5000
954/485-0407 Fax
[email protected]
www.capitolsupply.com
Kenneth Croll, National Sales Manager
GS-21F-0001K, GS-06F-0070R, GS-27F-0028P
Capitol Supply’s got that! With over one million items ready to ship, Capitol Supply has
a huge selection of major appliances like
refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, washers,
dryers, and more from names like Whirlpool,
Amana, General Electric, and KitchenAid.
Plus, we feature Karcher commercial-grade
cleaning equipment and small electronics
such as flat-screen TVs and alarm clocks.
Capitol Supply is the first and last place you
need to look.
Intirion/MicroFridge
2 Annette Road, Suite 3
Foxboro, MA 02035
800/637-7567 x 2121
866/460-4568 Fax
[email protected]
www.microfridge.com
Lea Tuccinardi, Government Contract
Administrator
GS-21F-0091H
MicroFridge/Intirion is the leading
provider of amenities to military and
government communities. Proudly serving
this marketplace since 1989, we manufacture MicroFridge® with Safe Plug® combination appliances and distribute Maytag
commercial laundry equipment and
residential appliances. Products are
available through MicroFridge/Intirion via
General Services Administration and Air
Force Non-Appropriated Funds schedules.
Kenyon International, Inc.
P.O. Box 925
Clinton, CT 06413
860/664-4906 x 108
860/664-4907 Fax
[email protected]
www.cookwithkenyon.com
Suzanne Owens, Vice President,
Sales & Marketing
GS-21F-0091H, held by Intirion Corporation
Manufacturer in the USA of Kenyon
“green” and sustainable 1- and
2-burner specialty ceramic electric cooktops
and award-winning patented indoor/outdoor
Kenyon All Seasons™ Grills. All backed by
our exclusive three-year product replacement
warranty. BIM objects now available!
Established 1931, Kenyon is a veteranowned small business and supplies
residential, hospitality, institutional,
academic, military, marine, and mobile
customers worldwide.
Pioneering Technology Corp.
220 Britannia Road East
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1S6 Canada
800/433-6026 or 905/712-2061 x 230
905/712-3833 Fax
[email protected]
www.pioneeringtech.com
Laird Comber, VP Sales
Our proven technology and the original
commercial-only product is installed in over
100,000 households throughout North
America, earning rave reviews and numerous
awards with zero reported cooking fires. Our
new SmartBurner requires no professional
installation, does not impact the warranty on
a range, and may be installed by anyone in
as little as five minutes. The product delivers all of the same benefits as our original,
including fire safety and energy savings.
Architectural/Construction
Services
American Direct Procurement
11000 Lakeview Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
800/593-5310 or 913/677-5588
913/677-5416 Fax
[email protected]
www.americandirectco.com
Byron Whetstone, President
Single-source intermediary for products in
CSI specification divisions 6, 8, 9, 10, and
12. Specializing in military family housing,
new construction, and renovation, including
barracks and commercial construction.
Building Products & Supplies
American Direct Procurement
11000 Lakeview Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
800/593-5310 or 913/677-5588
913/677-5416 Fax
[email protected]
www.americandirectco.com
Byron Whetstone, President
Single-source intermediary for products in
CSI specification divisions 6, 8, 9, 10, and
12. Specializing in military family housing,
new construction, and renovation, including
barracks and commercial construction.
Carpeting/Flooring
ADM International, Inc.
5565 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630-1314
773/774-2400
773/774-2099 Fax
[email protected]
www.admintl.com
Tom Chapman, President
GS-27F-5079C
ADM International, Inc. has floor coverings
for all environments, from high-use entryways
to luxurious dining rooms. Our staff can help
you select the right product for your needs.
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Continental Flooring Company
9319 N. 94th Way, Suite 1000
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
800/825-1221 or 480/949-8509
480/945-2603 Fax
[email protected]
www.continentalflooring.com
Diane Conti, Business Development Manager
GS-07F-0429J, GS-27F-0034R, GS-03F-001BA
Since 1979, we’ve been flooring government
agencies. Services have expanded to include
ceiling and wall systems and worldwide
material delivery. Extensive lines of resilient,
ceramic, carpeting, matting, and sport flooring available on GSA or Open Market. Flooring installation services are available. GSA
manufacturers include Armstrong, Crossville,
Daltile, Dinoflex, Ecore, Flexco, Mannington,
RC Musson, Roppe, Shaw, and more.
Development & Property
Management
Forest City
50 Public Square, Suite 1200
Cleveland, OH 44113
800/726-1800 or 216/621-6060
216/263-4800 Fax
[email protected]
www.forestcity.net
Angelo Pimpas, Co-President, Forest City
Residential Management, Inc.
Forest City creates exceptional living experiences for our military families in nearly
15,000 homes in eight states. Working in
partnership with the military, we strive for
excellence in everything we do, including
development, construction management,
historic preservation/rehabilitation, asset
management, facilities management, and
caring and responsive community management.
Michaels Military Housing
3 East Stow Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
856/355-1531
856/355-1547 Fax
[email protected]
www.TheMichaelsOrg.com
Ronald J. Hansen, President
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The Michaels Organization has a full array
of development, financial, and operational
services. Michaels Military Housing and
Michaels Management Services provide superior development, planning, management,
and facility sustainment support to residents
throughout the United States. More information can be found at www.TheMichaelsOrg.
com.
Dormitory Furniture
Draperies, Bedspreads, &
Window Treatments
ADM International, Inc.
5565 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630-1314
773/774-2400
773/774-2099 Fax
[email protected]
www.admintl.com
Tom Chapman, President
GS-27F-5079C
ADM International, Inc. specializes in the
fabrication of window treatments and bedspreads. We also offer design, measuring,
and installation services.
Furniture by Thurston
12250 Charles Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
800/624-9101 or 530/272-4331
530/272-4962 Fax
[email protected]
www.thurstonmfg.net
Sales Department
GS-27F-017BA
Since 1980, Furniture by Thurston has
been manufacturing furniture designed to
meet the special durability requirements of
university and military housing. With large
manufacturing and warehouse facilities
located in Grass Valley, California, we are
capable of producing large quantities of
furniture, or adapting production to meet the
specific needs of each customer.
KLN Manufacturing
2 Winnco Drive
San Antonio, TX 78218
800/624-9101 or 210/227-4747
210/227-4047 Fax
[email protected]
www.kln.com
Sales Department
GS-28F-0031V
KLN Manufacturing has been providing highquality custom, sustainable, steel furniture
to student housing facilities and military
installations around the globe for over 50
years. We’re committed to manufacturing
our products in the USA. When you purchase
KLN furniture, you’re investing in your student housing program, the men and women
serving our country, and the Earth.
Mill Distributors, Inc.
45 Aurora Industrial Parkway
Aurora, OH 44202
800/322-6555 or 330/995-9200
330/995-9207 Fax
[email protected]
www.milldist.com
Tom Wieder, President
GS-27F-044BA
For over 36 years, Mill Distributors, Inc. has
been a GSA manufacturer of draperies, window treatments, and custom bedspreads. All
of our GSA fabrics are flame-retardant and
pass NFPA 701 standards. A proud member
of U.S. Green Building Council. We have extensive experience in providing quality products and installation services nationwide at
affordable prices. Visit www.milldist.com.
Thomas W. Raftery, Inc.
1055 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
800/243-2887 or 860/278-9870
860/278-9873 Fax
[email protected]
www.twraftery.com
Robert O’Connor, President
GS-03F-6019D
TWR celebrates our 51st anniversary in
2014 and our 39th year as a GSA contractor. TWR manufactures all styles of custom
window treatments, bedspreads, and related
products in our own factory. Our straight-line
approach as a prime manufacturer selling directly to the end user enables us to
provide superior quality and service at highly
competitive prices. Our team of specialists
is ready to serve you.
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ADM International, Inc.
5565 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630-1314
773/774-2400
773/774-2099 Fax
[email protected]
www.admintl.com
Tom Chapman, President
GS-07F-9857H
ADM International, Inc. has the latest HD
technology, a wide variety of name-brand
televisions, home theater equipment, and
installation services.
Fire, Water, Wind Restoration
ucts to meet your needs. Our Whole Room
Packages meet the GSA purchasing directive
of providing quality products and services at
affordable prices.
AVTEQ, Inc.
1151 Empire Central Drive
Dallas, TX 75247
800/285-8315 or 214/905-9001
469/248-3737 Fax
[email protected]
www.avteqliving.com
Karen Cook, Marketing Coordinator
GS-27F-0035R
AVTEQ/Living designs and manufactures
the most functional and customized steel
furniture that endures the most demanding
conditions—including military, university, and
institutional living environments. Our customers want quality, durability, and sustainability
in their furniture, and AVTEQ/Living delivers
it all in one room!
BELFOR Property Restoration
79 Cuyahoga Falls Industry Parkway
Peninsula, OH 44264
800/856-3333 or 330/352-0563
330/916-6470 Fax
[email protected]
www.belforusa.com
Scott Halliwill, Senior Estimator
BELFOR has 130+ full-service offices in
North America, and a track record of superior response to military housing communities, providing disaster recovery services
to properties damaged by fire, water, wind,
or other catastrophe. 24/7 emergency
response includes: structural drying, desiccant dehumidification, power generation,
water extraction, emergency board-up,
barrier erection, mold remediation, complete
contents restoration, and asbestos and lead
abatement. Reconstruction services include
general contracting, project management,
and consulting services including contingency planning. Visit www.belfor.com.
Furniture
ADM International, Inc.
5565 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630-1314
773/774-2400
773/774-2099 Fax
[email protected]
www.admintl.com
Tom Chapman, President
GS-27F-2015B, GS-27F-3047D
Whether you’re outfitting a dormitory, club, or
lounge, ADM International, Inc. has the prod-
lighting, ready-to-hang artwork, silk plants,
accessories, and more. Most with 10-year
commercial warranties. Design, staging, and
installation services are also available.
Buzz Seating, Inc.
P.O. Box 31379
Cincinnati, OH 45231
877/263-5737 or 231/720-0892
877/814-9934 Fax
[email protected]
www.buzzseating.com
Art Jacobs, GSA Sales Director
GS-28F-0040U
Buzz Seating, Inc. manufactures quality seating products including executive, task, guest,
and task and guest seating for Department
of Defense living quarters. All products are
TAA compliant, NFPA compliant, and meet/
exceed all ANSI/BIFMA tests. A full range of
long-wearing fabrics is offered.
Capitol Supply, Inc.
1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 452
Sunrise, FL 33323
888/485-5001 or 954/485-5000
954/485-0407 Fax
[email protected]
www.capitolsupply.com
Kenneth Croll, National Sales Manager
GS-21F-0001K, GS-06F-0070R, GS-27F-0028P
Capitol Supply’s got that! Offering well-rounded lodging solutions for dorms, barracks,
officers’ quarters, MWR facilities, and embassies. Choices include solid wood, woodply, and wet and dry construction. Furniture
from Kincaid, Capitol, Mastercraft, and other
famous makers. Bedspreads and draperies, window treatments, bathroom fixtures,
CORT Furniture Rental
15000 Conference Center Drive, Suite 440
Chantilly, VA 20151
888/472-2678 or 816/665-1846
301/333-3530 Fax
[email protected]
www.cort.com/military
Christina Meyer, National Manager—
Military & Government Residential Accounts
GS-28F-7018G, GS-33F-024AA
With three fully furnished rooms starting at
just $119/month, CORT can quickly fill your
space with great-looking furniture you’ll love.
When you rent from CORT, you automatically
receive a 15 percent discount, and you have
the option to end your contract if you’re reassigned. For more information, call 888/3602678 or visit www.cort.com/military.
HPFI
1104 Bedford Street
High Point, NC 27263
800/447-3462 or 336/431-7101
336/434-5280 Fax
[email protected]
www.hpfi.com
Doug Gaines, Vice President of Sales
GS-27F-0016V, GS-27F-0017V
HPFI manufactures casegoods plus
reception, health-care, and office
seating. HPFI has offered the expertise of
seasoned craftspeople with modern
technology to deliver exceptional value since
1958. All products are certified Level® 2 to
the BIFMA Furniture Sustainability Standard
and are available in a multitude of upholsteries/finishes in three weeks or less.
R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 946
Cherokee, IA 51012-0946
800/762-5002 or 712/225-5115
712/225-5796 Fax
[email protected]
www.pilotrock.com
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Customer Service Department
GS-07F-9714G, GS-07F-0351N
Designer and manufacturer of Pilot
Rock brand of: picnic tables, accessible tables, benches, charcoal grills,
campfire rings, trash and recycling containers and lids, animal-proof trash containers,
bike racks, lantern poles, custom signage,
and more. 100 percent recycled plastic
products available. Made in the USA since
1959.
experience. Please call 800/523-9448 for
more information or visit www.therefinishingtouch.com.
Hotels/Temporary Quarters
Oakwood Worldwide
Trinity Furniture, Inc.
P.O. Box 150
Trinity, NC 27370
855/311-6660 or 336/472-6660
336/475-0037 Fax
[email protected]
www.trinityfurniture.com
Leslie McLaughlin, Government Customer
Service
GS-28F-2070D
Since 1984, Trinity Furniture has provided
the U.S. government with furniture for housing, dormitory, office, and health-care environments. We take pride that our products
are designed, engineered, and manufactured
exclusively in Trinity, NC, and are Certified:
BIFMA Level Sustainability Standard. We
are dedicated to providing quality furniture
of great value with a high level of customer
service. Our furniture meets GSA Heavy
Duty testing requirements and carries a
20-year warranty. Custom-designed furniture
requests are welcome.
400 15th Street S.
Arlington, VA 22202
888/268-9998
[email protected]
www.oakwood.com/government
GS-33F-0020T
Oakwood Worldwide provides temporary
furnished accommodations that meet the
unique requirements of government travelers. From government civilians to military
personnel and government contractors,
we offer extended stay lodgings that are
conveniently located and priced within most
agency per diems. Oakwood Worldwide
makes procurement and management of
domestic and global accommodations easy,
flexible, and reliable.
Key Control
InstaKey Security Systems
Furniture Refinishing &
Reupholstering
The Refinishing Touch
9350 Industrial Trace
Alpharetta, GA 30004
800/523-9448 or 770/642-4169
770/475-4782 Fax
[email protected]
www.therefinishingtouch.com
Mario Insenga, President
GS-29F-0002M
The Refinishing Touch is a furniture
asset management company specializing in environmentally friendly on-site
refinishing and upholstery programs
designed to be cost-efficient—saving up to
80 percent vs. new furniture. A wide
selection of fabric is available from our
Touch Textiles division, making the entire
restoration process a one-stop-shopping
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7456 West 5th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226
800/316-5397 x 105
303/761-6359 Fax
[email protected]
www.instakey.com
Scott M. Serani, President
GS-07F-0041H
The InstaKey Security System combines
three basic components to accomplish
simple, effective key control throughout your
facility: serialized keys that cannot be duplicated, lock cylinders that can be rekeyed up
to 12 times without removing cores or lock
hardware, and online database tracking for
each location’s keys.
Landscape Management
The Davey Tree Expert Company
1500 N. Mantua Street
Kent, OH 44240
866/577-3556 or 330/673-9511
[email protected]
www.davey.com/cgm
Dan Joy, Vice President & General Manager
GS-21F-0060U
The Davey Tree Expert Company, with U.S.
and Canadian operations in 45 states
and five provinces, provides tree services,
grounds maintenance, and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial,
and government markets. Founded in 1880,
Davey is employee-owned and has more
than 7,000 employees.
Laundry Services
Alliance Laundry/Speed Queen
P.O. Box 990, Shepard Street
Ripon, WI 54971-0990
800/345-5649 or 920/748-1671
920/748-1720 Fax
[email protected]
www.SpeedQueen.com/Multi
Susan Peppler, Government & Contract Sales
Specialist
GS-21F-0007J
World’s largest commercial laundry equipment manufacturer offering a full line of
commercial and industrial laundry equipment under GSA contract.
Excel Laundry Equipment Co.
565 Rahway Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
800/334-1824
908/686-8756 Fax
[email protected]
www.fowlercompanies.com
Dean Fowler, Government Sales
GS-21F-0005N
Excel Laundry Equipment Co. offers energyefficient commercial, domestic, and coin-operated laundry equipment including Whirlpool
and Continental brands. With over 50 years’
experience in the industry, Excel can find
you the best equipment for your needs and
advise you on installation and service.
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Lighting
ADM International, Inc.
5570 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630-1314
773/774-2400
773/774-2099 Fax
[email protected]
www.admintl.com
Tom Chapman, President
GS-27F-5079C
Let ADM International, Inc. be your source
for lighting. From floor lamps to high-abuse
lamps, we have what you’re looking for. We
also carry standard and specialty light bulbs.
JES Lighting, Inc.
5605 W. Hemlock Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
888/330-LAMP (5267) or 414/760-3377 x 201
414/760-3380 Fax
[email protected]
www.jeslighting.com
Jamie Schumaker, President
GS-03F-7063G
Lamps for lodging and dormitories! Heavyduty, energy-efficient JES table and floor
lamps are designed and built specifically
for military housing. Features include the
toughest, crush-proof shade in the market,
the longest warranty on GSA schedule (10
years), custom options (nightlight and outlet), and Energy Star approval. Plus scratchproof colors to complement your interiors.
Samples available for your evaluation.
Mattresses
American Bedding Manufacturers,
Inc.
P.O. Box 1048
Athens, TN 37371
800/203-2507
423/745-2772 Fax
[email protected]
www.americanbeddingmfg.com
Dale Reynolds, Vice President Sales
GS-27F-0007V
and replacement mattress covers, quilted
mattresses, blankets, pillows, pillow cases,
sheets, and linens. Please review our online
catalog for current products and pricing at
www.americanbeddingmfg.com.
Paints and Coatings
Sherwin-Williams
Tempur Sealy
One Office Parkway at Sealy Drive
Trinity, NC 27370
888/332-2226
520/628-9622 Fax
[email protected]
www.babcotucson.com /
www.tempursealyhospitality.com
Betsy Marco, Government Sales Representative
GS-07F-9970H
As the world’s largest bedding provider,
Tempur Sealy delivers unprecedented
advantages—including better service to
more locations and proven product durability.
From the exceptional value of Sealy® to the
legendary support of Sealy Posturepedic®,
BABCO will help you find the right mattress
for your needs.
Mold Remediation
BELFOR Property Restoration
79 Cuyahoga Falls Industry Parkway
Peninsula, OH 44264
800/856-3333 or 330/352-0563
330/916-6470 Fax
[email protected]
www.belforusa.com
Scott Halliwill, Senior Estimator
BELFOR has 130+ full-service offices in
North America, and a track record of superior response to military housing communities, providing disaster recovery services
to properties damaged by fire, water, wind,
or other catastrophe. 24/7 emergency
response includes: structural drying, desiccant dehumidification, power generation,
water extraction, emergency board-up,
barrier erection, mold remediation, complete
contents restoration, and asbestos and lead
abatement. Reconstruction services include
general contracting, project management,
and consulting services including contingency planning. Visit www.belfor.com.
101 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
800/524-5979 or 216-566-3318
440/826-1989 Fax
[email protected]
www.sherwin-williams.com
Tim Skufca, Sales Director
GS-10F-0004J
Whether looking for color options, products
that meet stringent VOC regulations, or guidance on selecting the best coating, military
communities and their managers can turn
to Sherwin-Williams to find the product,
service, and program solutions they need to
keep housing and lodging facilities looking
their best.
Playground/Recreation
Equipment
GameTime
150 PlayCore Drive, SE
Fort Payne, AL 35967
800/235-2440 or 256/845-5610
256/845-9361 Fax
[email protected]
www.gametime.com
David Hill, Regional Sales Manager
GS-07F-0397K
GameTime is a leading manufacturer of
commercial playgrounds, custom play
spaces, and outdoor fitness equipment.
Headquartered in Fort Payne, AL, and with
distribution around the world, GameTime
has been dedicated to enriching childhood
through play since our founding in 1929.
Our products combine play research with
thoughtful design to create playgrounds for
children of all abilities. We bring together the
right corporate, civic, and nonprofit partners
to build healthy, active communities and to
make the world a better place for children
and families.
American Bedding Mfg., Inc. is a premier
bedding and furnishing provider specializing
in bed-bug-proof, waterproof mattresses
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Play Mart, Inc.
170 Allens Way
Somerset, KY 42501
800/43-PLAYS (7-5297) or 606/679-2572
606/678-0911 Fax
[email protected]
www.playmart.com
Kevin Becker, VP of Business Development
GS-07F-0206L
Play Mart playgrounds are made from
Recycled Structural Plastic™ reinforced
in 2014 with an outstanding warranty! Highly
durable, safe, low maintenance. Stainless
steel hardware and metal welds won’t
corrode or rust. Early childhood natural-play
product line. ADA accessible. Woman-owned
small business. The Leader in Recycled
Plastic Playground Equipment.
R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 946
Cherokee, IA 51012-0946
800/762-5002 or 712/225-5115
712/225-5796 Fax
[email protected]
www.pilotrock.com
Customer Service Department
GS-07F-9714G, GS-07F-0351N
Designer and manufacturer of Pilot
Rock Brand of: picnic tables, accessible tables, benches, charcoal grills,
campfire rings, trash and recycling containers and lids, animal-proof trash containers,
bike racks, lantern poles, custom signage,
and more. 100 percent recycled plastic
products available. Made in the USA since
1959.
Vortex Aquatic Structures Intl.
328 Avro
Pointe Claire, QC H9R 5W5 Canada
877/5 VORTEX (867839) or 514/694-3868
514/335-5413 Fax
[email protected]
www.vortex-intl.com
Vortex is the world leader in aquatic play landscapes and entertainment. With more than
5,000 installations worldwide, Vortex provides imaginative, durable aquatic play and
water feature solutions that create everlasting
memories. Our ongoing mission is to develop
fun, safe, and reliable products for families
and children of all ages and abilities.
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Zeager Bros., Inc.
4000 E. Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057
800/346-8524 or 717/944-7481
717/944-7681 Fax
[email protected]
www.zeager.com
Jeff Mrakovich, Director of Surfacing Products
GS-07F-5422R
Zeager is a leading North American manufacturer of playground and trail surfaces
that meet ADA, ASTM, CPSC, and CSA
standards. WoodCarpet Mats dramatically
reduce maintenance. Bonded WoodCarpet
trails are natural, pervious, and accessible. For synthetic options, try RecGrass or
RecMats. Visit our website to see some of
our projects.
Portable Moving & Storage
Containers
PODS Enterprises Inc.
5585 Rio Vista Drive
Clearwater, FL 33760
866/667-5573 or 727/538-6418
727/532-2660 Fax
[email protected]
www.pods.com/military
Cherlyne Rouse, Strategic Account Manager
GS-33F-0019T
PODS Enterprises Inc. is an international
leader in containerized moving and storage. PODS has delivered over 2.6 million
containers to residential, commercial, and
government customers since its inception
in 1998. Today, PODS maintains a fleet of
over 154,000 containers, serving customers
in 48 states in the U.S., Canada, Australia,
and the U.K.
Universal Storage Containers
146 Old Kings Highway
New Canaan, CT 06840
800/385-0755 x 6
800/385-0655 Fax
[email protected]
www.universalstoragecontainers.com
Peter Nemiroff, President
Universal Storage Containers® (USC), the
leader in portable container solutions, offers foldable, portable, affordable moving
and storage containers. These sleek boxes
can be customized and provide the lowest
delivered cost, and can be set up or folded
down in less than 20 minutes. Best quality,
service, and price. Call us today.
Real Estate/Relocation
Services
MilitaryByOwner Advertising
129 Lupine Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
866/604-9126
540/752-1591 Fax
[email protected]
www.militarybyowner.com
Sharon Gran, VP Sales & Marketing
MilitaryByOwner.com is an advertising website for homeowners and real estate agents
to advertise property near U.S. military
bases. With over 4 million page views each
month, our goal is to provide a link between
relocating military members from one base
to another. We have several opportunities
available, home or business, as well as
relocation resources. Visit today: www.militarybyowner.com.
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Security & Safety Products
American Direct Procurement
11000 Lakeview Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
800/593-5310 or 913/677-5588
913/677-5416 Fax
[email protected]
www.americandirectco.com
Byron Whetstone, President
Single-source intermediary for products in
CSI specification divisions 6, 8, 9, 10, and
12. Specializing in military family housing,
new construction, and renovation, including
barracks and commercial construction.
Defender Detectors
P.O. Box 60177
Reno, NV 89506
800/253-1529 or 530/832-4350
530/832-5280 Fax
[email protected]
www.defenderdetectors.com
Don Smith, Sales Manager
Standard carbon monoxide detectors are
not designed for low-level CO monitoring or
OSHA compliance. The Defender LL6070
Low Level CO Monitor provides added protection for older adults and young children who
are more vulnerable to lower CO levels, and
complies with ACGIH, NIOSH, and OSHA
workplace exposure limits.
Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.
6161 E. 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46250
404/966-0265
[email protected]
www.stanleysecuritysolutions.com
William Conaway, Government Programs
Manager
GS-07F-5835R
Stanley Security Solutions provides a variety
of card access and locking solutions specifi-
cally engineered for DoD housing. CAC card
readers coupled with an optional pin code
and patented keying system, as well as
afterhours card issuance kiosk designed
to reduce call-outs, provide the optimum
security for the residents.
Software
Yardi Systems, Inc.
430 S. Fairview Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
800/866-1144 or 805/699-2040 x 1139
805/699-2044 Fax
[email protected]
www.yardi.com
Spencer Stewart, National Account Executive
Yardi Voyager® for Military Housing manages
all forms of military housing, including family
housing, barrack housing, and unaccompanied personnel housing. This solution
automates key property management tasks
including wait list processing, BAH functionality, required reporting, A/R, and resident
handling functions. It also supports foreign
currency and overseas allotments.
Utility Submetering & Billing
Services
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Spencer Stewart, National Account
Executive
Yardi Voyager® for Military Housing can
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cash flows. One of them is Yardi Energy
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COMMUNITIES
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THE
Green
ISSUE
The benefits of LED
lighting
page 8
Fort Riley’s changing
landscape
page 32
Achieving efficiency
and sustainability
goals through green
practices
A commitment to quality
through public-private
partnerships
page 39
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