Central Stores
8919 Government Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34654

New Port Richey (727)847-8194
Fax (N.P.R)(727)847-8065
Dade City (352)521-4274 Ext 8194

DESIRED IMPACT:

The Central Stores Section is the responsibility of the Purchasing Department. Its function is to provide storage and delivery of supplies consumed by County departments, divisions, and constitutional officers. Supplies are purchased in volume by the Purchasing Department, using state contracts, competitive bids, proposals, and quotations to ensure maximum value for the County. The Central Stores facility in New Port Richey serves as the primary warehouse for such supplies. Deliveries to departments and divisions throughout the County are made on a weekly basis, and supplies are issued on a daily basis at the Central Stores facility. The Central Stores Section acts as the custodian for all items designated as surplus and is responsible for receiving, storing, and preparing the items for pubic auction or sale. The Central Stores Section also oversees the Mail Room. The Mail Room is responsible for processing incoming and outgoing mail and intra-County correspondence. In addition, the courier service delivers and picks up mail and intra- County correspondence throughout the County on a daily basis.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2004:

1. Reevaluated mail room operations and pursued measures aimed at increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
   
2. Inventory items and materials determined to be obsolete were removed from stock.
   
3. Increase the use of Blanket Purchase Orders and Procurement Cards in an effort to reduce on-hand quantities with transition towards just-in-time methodology.