Government Procurement articles from April 2002

Government Procurement archives from April 2002

Emergency purchasing joins public and private sectors. (Frisch Findings).
April 1, 2002... When the first case of anthrax-tainted mail was confirmed in October 2001, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) quickly focused on employee protection. Gloves, masks, laboratory testing, and antibiotics as needed were the first emergency...

Outsourcing programs supplement dwindling IT resources: shrinking budgets and lack of workers force government at all levels to seek private-sector alternatives to costly IT expenses. (Cover Story).
April 1, 2002... Pressure to do more with less, along with the growing demand for online services by an increasingly Internet-savvy public, is forcing government at every level to seek new ways to perform necessary information technology (IT) functions. In...

A deadly game: playing hide and seek with terrorists increases Canadian public procurement load. (Anti-Terrorism Procurement).
April 1, 2002... The September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States brought a sense of wartime urgency to public sector spending in Canada. Across the country, strategic facilities like power plants and telecommunications systems need to be "hardened"...

Steps to successful public-private partnerships. (Partnerships: part 1).
April 1, 2002... From utility projects and new school buildings to meter management and park maintenance, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are providing public entities with creative alternatives to limited resources. These alternative management and...

Future NIGP leader looks for security on contract list. (NIGP).
April 1, 2002... Anticipating his role as the upcoming president of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), Steve Gordon, CPPO, takes time to discuss future purchasing trends with Government PROcurement. Steve has been with the City of...

Federal agencies double use of private-sector standards. (News).
April 1, 2002... A newly-released, congressionally-mandated report from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) concludes that federal agencies are greatly increasing their use of private-sector standards in...

Group ranks states' voting on small business issues. (News).
April 1, 2002... The Small Business Survival Committee (SBSC) has released its annual scorecard which rates how members of Congress voted during 2001 on key small business issues. SBSC also has ranked the states according to the average scores achieved by the...

Non-techies update and maintain city's Web site. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Non-technical Web site administrators working for the City of Cam bridge, MA, access and change the city's Web content in real time with the help of newly acquired e-government services. As a result, constituents now receive more accurate,...

White paper suggests U.S. turns to motor vehicle bureaus for national ID. (Resource).
April 1, 2002... Recently there has been public debate about whether the United States should develop a national identification card. Some consulting firms suggest that states, which have successfully produced identification cards for years, be given the task...

More Web and e-mail addresses in new government directory. (Resource).
April 1, 2002... The new Government Phone Book USA 2002 belongs on the shelves of government purchasers and administrators. The 3,000-page volume lists the direct telephone numbers and mailing addresses, along with numerous fax numbers, e-mail, and Web site...

Survey sees rise in citizens' use of government Web sites. (Resource).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... "The National Technology Readiness Survey (NTRS) on E-Government," released by the University of Maryland, finds that more than half of American adults with online access visited a government Web site in the past year. Other findings include 50...

Horizontal Grinder travels on tracks. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Model 5600 Track Wood Hog Horizontal Grinder moves and grinds simultaneously. Handles green waste, pallets, brush, stumps, and other wood waste. Horsepower options range from 750 to 1,000. Features 36- by 56-in. hammer mill, 56- by 48-in....

Turn used engine oil and transmission fluid into valuable energy source. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... EPA-approved Lanair Waste Oil Fired Heaters are available in sizes ranging from 100,000 to 320,000 B.t.u.s. Heat 2,000- to 15,000-sq.-ft. areas. Feature modular components, swing-out burner, and proprietary, non-magnetic, air-operated fuel...

Pump plays part in water recycling. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Pump Model K507 withstands continuous operation necessary for water handling and treatment. Maintenance-free, modular construction protects against dry-run failure. Features 20-by 20-in. discharge and heavy-duty impellers. Produces...

Convert parking lot to closed-loop wash pad with Water Containment System. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Vac-Curb Water Containment System converts asphalt or concrete covered areas, indoors or out, into wash pad with 100% containment. Stainless steel forms bolt to surface to create continuous barrier with 1-in. curb. Allows installer to create...

Crusher solves ash clinker problems. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Delumper Crusher Model HM reduces abrasive ash and clinkers from incinerated sewage sludge down to 1/4-in. size with a positive, once-through, chopping action. Reduces oversized particles to basic grain size without over-grind, heat rise, or...

Feed shredder just about anything, even the kitchen sink. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Schred Max Model 56XHD runs on 50-hp., Caterpillar diesel engine. Features single, solid shaft with 2 1/2-in.-thick, bi-directional cutting teeth. High-torque, slow-speed, birotational hydraulic drive includes auto reverse and anti-jamming...

Wood shredder clears fire breaks, storm debris, and flood channels. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Bull Hog BH120H shreds 50 to 80 cu. yds. per hr. Sets for coarse to fine texture. Features rotor design, 3/4-in. body end plates, and 1/2-in. belt housing covers. Fixed hammer delivers 300-hr. tool life. Round tube reinforces front and prevents...

Receptacle Holders promote recycling. (Recycling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Collect and recycle trash in Pilot Rock Model TRH Trash Receptacle Holders. Disguise and protect inside liner. Standalone models come in 20-, 32-, and 55-gal. sizes with steel frame rings and lumber or 100%-recycled-plastic outer slats. Options...

Seaside City hosts GSA Expo; federal convention will anchor a professional curriculum in San Diego, CA, this May. (Meet The Pros).
April 1, 2002... An inviting atmosphere will welcome attendees to the annual, major procurement event of the General Services Administration (GSA). Called GSA Expo, the combined conference and exposition will be held May 21 to 23, 2002, at the San Diego (CA)...

Schedule for GSA Expo 2002 San Diego (CA) Convention Center. (Meet The Pros).(Editorial)
April 1, 2002... Tuesday, May 21, 2002: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Registration at Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to Noon - Marketing Opportunities to the Federal Government (Exhibitors Only) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Training Sessions for Delegates...

Purchasing power on the federal front. (Meet The Pros).(United States General Services Administration)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), established by the Federal Property and Administration Services Act, was signed into law by President Harry Truman on July 1,1949. Known as the federal government's procurement expert, the GSA...

Contracts.(recent government contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The United States Postal Service (USPS) selected the Internet Complaints Management System (iComplaints) developed by MicroPact Engineering, Inc. to manage, track, and report all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) cases for USPS nationwide. ...

The Dagwood Syndrome. (Common Sense).(when ideas to improve government customer service get out of hand)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... How many times has a good idea been lost in bureaucracy? did you ever serve on a task force (in addition to your regular duties), develop some great recommendations, but never heard of it again after the report was submitted? I refer to this...

Letter to the editor. (Our Mission).
April 1, 2002... It was surprising to read Richard Crockett's perspective on the benefits of privatization on page 16 in the spring NAEB Journal. Customer-focused campuses, regardless of how their service operations are managed, cannot afford to abdicate...

The people you meet. (Letter From The CEO).(National Association of Education Buyers)(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2002... Many of you are old friends of the NAEB, and I thank you for your service to higher education and purchasing professionalism. But, a majority of you are just starting to understand what the NAEB is all about. My hopes are that this journal will...

What is the National Association of Educational Buyers, Inc. (NAEB)? (Our Association).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The National Association of Educational Buyers, Inc., is the professional association serving colleges and universities nationwide. NAEB was organized in 1921 to provide a forum where campus purchasing professionals might share valuable...

Contracting for employee benefits: a procurement process. (Professional Perspectives).
April 1, 2002... Value Potential is Greatest Where Costs are Greatest As purchasing professionals with influence over economic factors affecting our organization's budget, we continue to seek opportunities to add value and ease burdens. Good business...

Combining purchasing and accounts payable: this panel conducted an informative discussion of the issues surrounding a fairly new approach to managing different processes and creating an environment of change. The following is a highly edited, greatly shortened version--a glimpse of some of the conversation on this topic. (Combining Purchasing & A/P).(panel at the National Association of Educational Buyers Annual Meeting)(Panel Discussion)
April 1, 2002... At the 2001 NAEB Annual Meeting in Nashville last May, Lorelei Meeker, C.P.M., Purchasing Contract Manager for Indiana University, led a panel discussion on combining the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Departments. The discussion was recorded...

Web site accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. (Accessibility).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... People with visual disabilities use the Web for communication, education, information, and entertainment--the same reasons as everyone else! So it should surprise none of us that Web site accessibility is a primary concern for the visually...

Exhibitors at the 81st Annual Meeting and Product Exhibit April 3 - 6, 2002 * MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. (Annual Meeting).
April 1, 2002... AAL On Campus Laundry ABCO Office Furniture, Inc. Accuwest AcquireX Adden Furniture Inc. ADM International Inc. Allied Van Lines Amtek Computer Services, Inc. Anthro Corporation Avis Rent -A- Car System, Inc. Avon Electric /...

Volunteer liability. (Advice Of Counsel).
April 1, 2002... Given the call by President Bush in his first State of the Union Address for greater volunteerism, it might be helpful to review some of the legal issues related to potential liability for volunteer activity. This is, of course, a matter of...

Can we become responsible? (Roamin' With Yeoman).
April 1, 2002... If we keep on doing what we have always done, we will keep on getting what we have always got! Carpe Visio! In the last century, the paradigms of unbridled growth and the "one best way" mindset of doing everything consumed us. One...

Road to purchasing next right. (Shop talk).
April 1, 2002... This column is intended to introduce our members to each other and to foster communication and networking. The road to the purchasing profession for many of you has taken roundabout detours, yet each detour provided the experience and...

Writing articles for publication. (Shop Talk).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For one reason or another, well-known, competent professionals who seem willing or even anxious to share information with their peers verbally are often reluctant to write for publication. Although the professionals we serve do not share the...

Publications from NAEB. (Resources and Merchandise).(National Association of Educational Buyers)(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
April 1, 2002... Books Ethics Forum: Cases and Comments By Richard L. Mooney, C.P.M. A collection of 28 cases and comments on purchasing ethics gathered by NAEB for publication to serve our institutional and governmental colleagues as a training...

NAEB merchandise. (Resources & Merchandise).(National Association of Education Buyers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... NAEB Denim Shirt Denim shirt with logo above pocket. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL Price: $35 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NAEB T-shirt with pocket logo White cotton t-shirt with blue logo on pocket. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL ...

Calendar of events.
April 1, 2002... FURNITURE PROCUREMENT INSTITUTE Date: May 5-8, 2002 Location: Steelcase University Learning Center, Grand Rapids. Michigan Faculty: Juliana Huehn-Johnson; Director, Purchasing...