The State Purchasing Division establishes Statewide Contracts (SWCs) for the benefit of both State and Local government entities throughout Georgia. By leveraging the State's purchasing power, SPD establishes competitive statewide contracts for a variety of products, services, and equipment. State and Local governments can benefit from the convenience and competitive pricing of these pre-established contracts. Contracts include commonly used commodities such as office supplies, office furniture, motor vehicles, temporary staffing, building supplies, and many other commodities and services. To learn what goods and services are currently available on statewide contracts, see the relative sections below based on your role.General Public Click Statewide Contract Index and log in using the following guest ID and password to navigate to the "Contracts" tab to search or browse available contracts. ID: tgmguestpassword: tgmguestState of Georgia Fuel Price IndexGovernment entities can obtain up-to-date prices on the Statewide Contract for bulk petroleum and fuel by accessing the OPIS Fuel Price Index below.
Details on the contract for gasoline, diesel and liquid gas can be found in the Statewide Contract Index. State Agencies/Technical Colleges on Team Georgia Marketplace Log in through PeopleSoft, access the Virtual Catalog, and navigate to the "Contracts" tab to search or browse available contracts. Window ShoppersWindow Shopper allows users who do not have access to the on-line catalog via PeopleSoft to access the same catalog. The only difference is that you cannot create requisitions or purchase orders. However, you do have access to all contract information, including available goods and services and up-to-date pricing information. Click Statewide Contract Index and use your Window Shopper ID to navigate to the "Contracts" tab to search or browse available contracts. Additional instructions, including how to request a Window Shopper user ID, can be found in the Window Shopper Quick Reference Guide.If you have questions pertaining to a specific contract, please contact the State Purchasing issuing officer/contract manager identified in the contract information or contact the State Purchasing Help Desk at 404-657-6000.
An Exercise Ball Chair: The Perfect Dynamic Seating Solution With Outrageous Comfort! The exercise ball chair is fast becoming the newest craze in dynamic, ergonomic, posture improving, and sensory seating. And, I surely don't blame people for scooping them up off the shelves so quickly! Once you try a balance ball chair, you may just wonder how you ever survived without one. If you've tried these ball chairs, you know the comfort and positioning solutions I am talking about. If not, you just "gotta" try them! Up until a few years ago, the best we could offer children (and adults) with the need for dynamic seating was the "disc-o-sit" or "movin' sit" cushions, and the T-stool. Don't get me wrong, these are excellent options too (cheaper than some of the ball chairs, and more convenientlygreat for school seating). But, now, my dream would be for these ball chairs to be offered to individuals in as many settings as possible;
computer labs/desks, home offices, or a desk used for doing homework. Their benefits are unique and (dare I say) almost necessary for: adults with posture, circulation, or back problems children (or adults) with ADD/ADHD individuals who need dynamic seating individuals with low muscle tone sensory processing disorderFrom a sensory perspective, An exercise ball chair IS THE BEST SEATING SOLUTION for children (or adults) with issues regarding balance, postural control, attention, and sensory seeking behaviors of the vestibular and proprioceptive sense. There are different types of of ball chairs available. plastic exercise ball chair without arms metal balance ball chair without arms metal exercise ball chair with arms SitBall (tm) with seat-ring grips therapy ball on top of holder, "ball bowl", or stabilizer ring exercise ball chair with legs textured balance ball chairs exercise ball chair with weighted bottom
"oval" shaped ball that sits in a "1/2 moon" frame Which TYPE of ball chair you choose will depend on three main factors: 1. How much money you want to spend (anywhere from $20-$450). 2. What size and type of exercise ball chair you want/need for the proper seating position. 3. What "issues" the ball chair will be addressing (i.e., dynamic seating, posture, balance, comfort, sensory issues, etc.).You get what you pay for (unfortunately for If it is for an adult or older child, the ErgoChair (tm), metal or plastic ball chair with or without arms (based on your preference) will do. Oh, how comfortable they will be! If it is for a younger child (or you can't afford the best), then any of the exercise balls with a weighted bottom, with legs, or that sits in a stabilizing ring/holder will do. If it is for sensory issues only (i.e., dynamic seating, proprioceptive, or vestibular input), the Sit-or-Go (tm) SitBall cover and ball would be a great choice (bonus: doubles as a
Even if this one isn't available or affordable know that the continuous postural adjustments a child will need to make while sitting on such a comfortable "seat" may mean the difference between being able to pay attention or not in the classroom, between A's and C's. more they have to adjust, the more input they receive, the more calm and focused they will be! Just remember to get the right size ball for a proper fit (usually knees and hips bent at 90 degrees, no more). Hint: If you get the metal or plastic exercise ball chairs, such as you see below, they are Ball chairs: Truly an inventive, ergonomic, dynamic, outrageously comfortable, seating alternative! Click Here For MORE Sensory Integration Products! Wondering If You Or Your Child Has A Sensory Processing Disorder? Here For An Extensive, Free, Printable Checklist Leave Exercise Ball Chair Page And Return To The SPD Home Page Mom Feb 18, 17 06:35 PMMy 14 daughter has trichotillomania and rates as having aspergers on the online test and similarly With the sensory processing checklist.she checked Read More