Texas transit agency relies on squad of temporary procurement pros

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Texas transit agency relies on squad of temporary procurement pros

“Seconded” staffers at Dallas Area Rapid Transit handle varying heavy workloads.

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Dual reports illuminate best practices for large vehicle design

Two new reports from a nonprofit representing cities and transit agencies as well as a federal agency examine the best practices for designing large vehicles to maximize street safety and the traffic fatality reduction opportunities that public agencies can take advantage of with improved vehicle designs. The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and […]

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Interns, embedded staff help procurement team maintain productivity

California purchasing department survives tight budgets through creative staffing

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Purchasing powerfully

Cooperative procurement drives innovation and efficiencies.

Interview

Industry Insights: Procurement software

Q&A with Corry Flatt, CEO and co-founder of Bonfire Interactive.

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What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

If it’s one thing the public learned from Facebook’s congressional hearing, it’s that technology is developing faster than the average person can understand it. And while that’s a big issue in consumer welfare, it’s equally as big on the government level. The timing couldn’t be more important to understand and embrace new methods, with federal […]

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My Cost Runneth Over

Recently, I taught a construction contracting class in Phoenix and we discussed the issue of cost overruns in public procurement. My Arizona chapter colleagues had some great ideas about how to manage contract costs and change orders. I was impressed to find out that Central Arizona Project, a quasi-public organization, typically managed contracts within a […]

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Cooperative Procurement’s Evolution

Seeking greater value for each taxpayer dollar is always a goal for public procurement teams. However, the old days of “low bid” are slowly fading. While price will always be a driving consideration, it’s not the only one to be evaluated. Other factors might include viability of the chosen supplier, responsiveness and customer service, standardization across […]

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Reader Response: Thoughts on “Responsive and Responsible”

Lisa Premo’s excellent article “Language Matters: Distinguishing Between Responsive and Responsible” inspired me to contribute additional points to consider regarding use of the terms “responsive” and “responsible.” During the latest iteration of my research into best practices in state and local government procurement, I added two best practices titled “Define ‘responsive proposal’ in RFP” and […]

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Language Matters: The Importance of Listening

We have only to observe the communication of a newborn as it becomes a toddler, child, teenager and adult to witness the evolution and importance of language and the ability to communicate. Newborns quickly learn the results from a whimper, which can quickly escalate to tears; toddlers often take it up a notch to full-blown […]

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Texas transit agency relies on squad of temporary procurement pros

Article

Dual reports illuminate best practices for large vehicle design

Article

Interns, embedded staff help procurement team maintain productivity

Article

Purchasing powerfully

Interview

Industry Insights: Procurement software

Commentary

What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

Article

My Cost Runneth Over

Article

Cooperative Procurement’s Evolution

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Reader Response: Thoughts on “Responsive and Responsible”

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Language Matters: The Importance of Listening

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