City Of Milford Honors Employee Of The Month

Milford CT

29 April, 2021

11:12 AM

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Press release from the City of Milford: April 29, 2021 Congratulations to Fred Bialka, Purchasing Agent with the City's Finance Department, for being selected as Employee of the Month for April 2021. As the recipient of the award for the Mayor's Employee of the Month Program, please join us in extending a warm congratulation to Fred in receiving this recognition. After a review of all of the nominations, the Selection Committee unanimously chose him as the winner for his teamwork, strong work ethic, friendly and courteous disposition and willingness to always go above and beyond expectation. Fred began his employment with the City of Milford on April 27, 2012 as Purchasing Agent. Fred is vital to ensuring all city business continually moves forward. He is responsible for the management of the centralized operation of purchasing for city government. Every city department payment requisition is reviewed and issued a purchase order by Fred. With his knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, rules and regulations governing municipal procurement, Fred exercises independent judgment and initiative as he evaluates suppliers, pricing and quality of merchandise. Fred initiates and coordinates equipment maintenance and storeroom inventory programs for all city departments. He assists in issuing RFPs and RFQs, and enforces compliance with purchasing contracts. All bid packages are prepared by Fred. He works with the departments, architects and engineers to compile everything that is needed for each project. He disseminates all bid packages, fields all bidder questions, posts bid changes and bid results. Fred's affable nature is much appreciated. When the MUNIS program was rolled out, he assisted with knowledge, patience and humor. During the past year, Fred spearheaded the acquisition of PPE supplies for all city departments. He worked tirelessly and diligently to assure the city received quality products at fair prices and in a timely manner. These are just a few of the many reasons the Mayor extends his sincere congratulations and appreciation to Fred for the outstanding attributes he exhibits as Employees of the Month. This press release was produced by the City of Milford. The views expressed here are the author's own.