Plugging into Healthier Procurement & Vending. Presented by. Quang Q Dang, JD ChangeLab Solutions

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1 Plugging into Healthier Procurement & Vending Presented by Quang Q Dang, JD ChangeLab Solutions Community Transformation Grants (CDPH PHIl) January 24, 2013

2 DISCLAIMER The information provided in this discussion is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. ChangeLab Solutions does not enter into attorney-client relationships. ChangeLab Solutions is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that educates and informs the public through objective, nonpartisan analysis, study, and/or research. The primary purpose of this discussion is to address legal and/or policy options to improve public health. There is no intent to reflect a view on specific legislation ChangeLab Solutions

3 Poll Question No. 1

4 TODAY S PLAN Resources Framing Barriers Contracting Examples Questions

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7 PHI Beverage Standards by SETTING 0 to 5 Schools Other Youth-Serving Organizations Adult-Serving Organizations

8 PHI Beverage Standards Accessibility Public Health Data Solutions California Project LEAN Website

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10 TODAY S PLAN Resources Framing Barriers Contracting Examples Questions

11 Poll Question No. 2

12 MAKING THE CASE Definitions Purposes Good Government Partners Impact Savings

13 HEALTHY PROCUREMENT POLICIES A policy is: a statement in writing binding setting out a general approach to be applied broadly Some examples School board policies Local or state laws Resolutions Zoning language Agency Rules Contracts Federal laws/regulations

14 procurement [n]: acquisition of goods and services 2012 ChangeLab Solutions

15 just government purchasing? Provide Sell Regulate

16 Maximum quality Lowest cost Avoid Favoritism Improvidence Extravagance Fraud Corruption GOOD GOVERNMENT LAWS

17 OTHER PURPOSES Environment Support local Remedy discrimination Improving public health

18 PURCHASING & PUBLIC HEALTH Shasta County Wellness Task Force Healthy meetings Menu & physical activity ideas Specific examples of healthy foods to offer

19 7 STEPS 1. Inventory what setting? 2. Partners who to get involved? 3. Control who decides what and where? 4. Standards what is healthy? 5. Adopt policy 6. Implementation 7. Enforcement

20 POTENTIAL PARTNERS Students, employees, unions, associations, technical experts on purchasing, nutritionists, business experts, community support, food policy council, food security/anti-hunger, state agencies, consumers, farmers, producers, food banks, state education, school food director, processors, energy, land use, farm to school movement, technical food consultants, rural partners

21 THE RIGHT APPROACH Dos Learn about decision-maker s goals and concerns in advance Do have sample policies and standards to share Do bring along key employees who are excited about healthy vending Do have an understanding of procurement laws and other statutes Do be attentive to vendor profits and business concerns Don ts Don t be dogmatic or inflexible Don t assume that they are doing everything wrong Don t assume barriers and challenges are insurmountable

22 Making a difference: 64 Calories Photo courtesy of Creative Common Flickr: BenSpark

23 TODAY S PLAN Resources Making the Case Barriers Contracting Examples Questions

24 BARRIERS Fiscal climate Competing Goals Resistance from decisionmakers Resistance from vendors

25 loss of revenue? Research on school vending Few studies substantiate the concern about loss of revenue Revenues to schools generated by beverage contracts are modest 2012 ChangeLab Solutions

26 Poll Question No. 3

27 ADDRESSING BARRIERS Keep partners, staff, consumers involved Negotiate new contracts Identify healthy product vendors Discuss percentages and phase-in Brainstorm barriers Sound contracting practices ChangeLab Solutions

28 TODAY S PLAN Resources Framing Barriers Contracting Examples Questions

29 Poll Question No. 4

30 CONTRACTING Include language in RFP Consolidate vending operations Negotiate terms for cash advances, commissions, exclusive contract rights, marketing rights Look for energy savings Require audits Keep contract terms short

31 ENFORCEMENT Include strong enforcement provisions Require 100% healthy Monitor Educate 2012 ChangeLab Solutions

32 TODAY S PLAN Resources Framing Barriers Contracting Examples Questions

33 SOUTH EL MONTE & SAN FERNANDO NUTRITION STANDARDS POLICIES Jeanette Flores, MPA Senior Local Policy Specialist Challenges in securing the policies Challenges in implementation of the policies Lessons learned

34 TODAY S PLAN Resources Framing Barriers Contracting Examples Questions

35 THANK YOU! Quang Q Dang, JD changelabsolutions.org qdang@changelabsolutions.org