Procurement

Highlights

Federal funds help fast-growing Arizona city address several infrastructure challenges and needs

Joe Giudice, public works director for the city of Phoenix, says the influx of new residents is...

With a few strategies and tools, public procurement directors can recruit new, diverse staffers

Yes, being a public purchasing professional is a much-coveted career that can have a big impact...

How data can drive electric vehicle funding

Transportation is the highest greenhouse gas-emitting sector in the United States, with cars,...

Commentary

Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome

The RFP (request for proposal) process is a key mechanism for municipalities to adopt solar energy and meet their sustainability goals. It establishes project parameters and creates competition among solar developers to offer the best system design and pricing that checks all the boxes defined in the RFP. Since 2015, I have reviewed and responded […]

Article

Expert: Think through your agency’s digital conversion or renewal before implementing it

Local and state governments need to do some serious planning when they acquire new technology, says Shyam Jajodia, executive vice president and solution architect at invenioLSI, a large global independent SAP consultancy and implementation partner for the public sector. SAP is a widely used enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that creates a centralized system for […]

Article

Small, diverse companies learn how to do business with federal agencies

More firms, including small companies, are interested in selling products and services to Uncle Sam, says John Shoraka, the managing director of GovContractPros, a Chevy Chase, Md.-based business consulting firm that helps companies maximize their chances of success in the federal marketplace. “GovContractPros was founded in 2018 by me and a team of professionals experienced […]

Article

All hands on deck: Ensuring successful municipal construction projects

For generations, municipal buildings have played a fundamental role in the health, safety and culture of communities everywhere. Managing the construction and renovation of these specialized structures, including fire and police stations, government buildings and public works buildings, requires the ability to handle a multitude of moving parts and establish relationships with multiple stakeholders. For […]

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In 2023, cities and counties will start fulfilling their climate action plans

We’ll see movement in at least one environmental area next year, predicts James Patteson, PE, principal at Blue Heron Leadership Group and past chair of the American Public Works Association’s Center for Sustainability. “Many communities have worked for several years on climate action plans, and I think you’ll see these plans move into the implementation […]

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Municipal grounds crews tackle a multitude of tasks

One grounds maintenance trend that Joshua Jans sees as we close out 2022 is the need for multipurpose equipment. Jans, the marketing manager for Toro, says “Versatility is the trend that comes to mind with the ever-changing demands of managing the grounds of municipalities—whether it’s the sheer size of the grounds or the ever-evolving catalog […]

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Successful public procurement offices have adapted to the post-pandemic world

Yes, the early days of the pandemic affected public procurement staffing much as it did workforces in the commercial world. We saw facilities closed, staffers becoming ill and societal fear. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reduced productivity and created backlogs, says Mark Muckerman, former head of sales, government and education at Sterling, a provider […]

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Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

Cities and counties can achieve some fast sustainability wins in the short term, says Mikayla Hoskins, an associate on the cities team at Buro Happold, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy and a global practice of consulting engineers and advisers. The firm offers its clients expertise in structural engineering, sustainability, lighting design, mobility and other areas. She […]

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Look beyond price when acquiring IT security products

Governments need to check out the big picture when they upgrade their security systems and software, says Joe Sullivan, former chief security officer at Cloudflare. The firm offers a global cloud platform that ensures secure, private, fast and reliable Internet connections, with a number of offerings for the public sector. “Every purchaser of a security […]

News

Let your voice be heard in American City & County’s asset management survey

Your constituents depend on you to make the best use of their taxpayer dollars, so it’s important to craft an asset management program that leads to the best possible outcomes. This includes taking inventory of your assets and making sure they are properly maintained for the health and safety of residents and visitors. The needs […]

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Procurement

Highlights

Federal funds help fast-growing Arizona city address several infrastructure challenges and needs

With a few strategies and tools, public procurement directors can recruit new, diverse staffers

How data can drive electric vehicle funding

Commentary

Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome

Article

Expert: Think through your agency’s digital conversion or renewal before implementing it

Article

Small, diverse companies learn how to do business with federal agencies

Article

All hands on deck: Ensuring successful municipal construction projects

Article

In 2023, cities and counties will start fulfilling their climate action plans

Article

Municipal grounds crews tackle a multitude of tasks

Article

Successful public procurement offices have adapted to the post-pandemic world

Article

Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

Article

Look beyond price when acquiring IT security products

News

Let your voice be heard in American City & County’s asset management survey

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