Government Procurement articles from April 2004

Government Procurement archives from April 2004

Newspaper sparks new regionalism.(Frisch Findings)
April 1, 2004... In late February, Cleveland's newspaper, The Plain Dealer, began a yearlong series examining regional government. The first article delved into fire protection. The newspaper is leading the debate with staff-written articles, reader editorials,...

Bridge reconstruction project triumphs over time constraints: when a tragic accident crippled a major highway route two years ago, the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation drove hard to get traffic moving in record time.(I-40 Bridge Reconstruction)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... With a population of 722, Webbers Falls, OK, was once little more than a dot on the map to area highway motorists speeding past on their way to points east and west. Now, the tiny town is a stopping point for some, a place for travelers to...

Cooperative contracts sell IT the GSA way; when shopping for the best deals in information technology, state and local officials can log on to a federal showcase of vendor contracts.(GSA Schedules)
April 1, 2004... At any level of government, public purchasers search for good buys. By comparing prices, product quality, delivery terms, added services, and other determining factors, purchasers can be assured that they're spending taxpayer dollars wisely....

Non-numerical RFP evaluations: making a good business decision.(RFP Evaluations)
April 1, 2004... The written offers in response to your Request for Proposal (RFP) have been evaluated and a winner has been selected. Through a traditional numerical rating system, the evaluation spreadsheet shows that out of a possible 100 points, the first...

Credentialed purchasers drive professional changes.(Certification)
April 1, 2004... No question about it--purchasing professionalism is active in all states. Recent statistics from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) for the United States show the following certification totals: 3,394 Certified...

Proactive measures reduce bid rejections.(Automation)
April 1, 2004... In an effort to enhance efficiency and reduce bid rejections, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) automatically distributes and tracks electronic notifications of changes to the technical documents exchanged during its bidding process....

Establishing green purchasing priorities.(The Green Purchaser)
April 1, 2004... After making a commitment to buy "green," almost every organization asks the same question. Given the thousands of commodities we purchase, which products and services should we tackle first? There are almost as many answers to this important...

Quickly label chemicals.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Windows-based MaxiSoft RTKV2 HazCom Chemical Labeling software allows users to design and print in-house, on-demand chemical warning labels. MSDS online module provides access to more than 130,000 MSDS sheets. Database holds labels of 1,200...

Fall for slip-resistant footwear.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Lightweight, slip-resistant Vibe shoe combines bowling style and square toe for professional appearance with any uniform. Water-resistant leather shoe features cushioned insoles and shock-absorbent outsoles for long-lasting comfort. Comes in a...

Customize access cards.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Visual Security Solutions incorporate tamper-resistant graphics pre-stamped on standard size blank or magnetic stripe cards in any of 8 positions on card. Customize with photos, text, logos, and bar codes. Choose from 2 styles: VeriMark cards...

Bollards battle building encroachments.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Steel-reinforced Model B 1838 moveable bollard has 28-in.-dia. base and 18-in.-dia. center. Measures 38 ins. high and weighs 816 lbs. Fork pocket eases handling. Use to provide temporary or permanent perimeter security around buildings. Choose...

Drum helps responders get to Hazmat spills in a hurry.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Polyethylene, 50-gal. Wheeled Overpack Salvage Drum eliminates need for separate dolly when deploying spill kits. Features built-in handles and easyopen, screw-top lid. Wheels come in choice of polyolefin or rough-terrain rubber. Enpac...

Maintain communications with agencies at all levels.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... NetworkFirst uses Internet Protocol (IP) to provide fast, cost-effective means of achieving multi-agency interoperability, regardless of radio type, frequency, or mode. Works at all levels. Supports analog, digital, conventional, and trunked...

For upstanding traffic control, insert posts into receptacles.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... KonaPost delineators offer an impact-resistant alternative to traditional orange cones and markers. Provide 360 [degrees] visibility to signify lane closures or redirected lanes on roadways. Also ideal for indicating gate closures, marking...

Face protection? The eyes have it.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Starlite protective eyewear features scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses that filter out harmful UV. rays. Dual 9.75 base curvature viewing area provides wide, unobstructed view. Deep, universal-fit temples protect sides. Available in clear...

Prevent spread of pathogens.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Alcohol-based Antiseptic Hand Wash products are effective against a wide range of pathogens, including Hepatitis A, B, and C. Come in personal size hand sprays or hand wipes dispenser. Broad Spectrum Disinfectant cleans and deodorizes hard...

Get a lock on secure ladder climbing.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Permanent GlideLoc Safe-Climbing Ladder allows vertical climbing and horizontal access without disconnecting and reconnecting to safety rail, increasing safety and improving user comfort. Comfort Fall Arrestor connects worker's fall-body...

Ergonomic security stations save space and stop user strain.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Guardian Surveillance Monitoring Consoles accommodate security monitoring equipment. Modular design features ergonomic sloped viewing angles and wraparound displays. Setup can be adapted to accommodate changing requirements. Choose from a...

Directional lights lead the way without external power source.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Meteorlite L.E.D. Self-Contained Directional Warning Lights require no external power supply. Boast low amp draw and long life of 100,000 hrs. Work in adverse environments. Choose grommet-mounted oval or round head. Add steel box to fit single,...

Identify airbone contaminants in minutes.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Lightweight Hazmat III Re sponse kit uses 2 multi-layered detector tubes and color-based ID chart to identify about 70 hazardous organic and inorganic chemicals in 3 rains. Kit contains additional tester tubes for follow-up testing. Rugged kit...

Glasses focus on safety and style.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Lightweight RX-200 bifocal safety glasses boast contemporary wrap frame made of transparent gray polycarbonate. Design incorporates bifocal segments into molded, dual-curvature lens with integrated side shields. Soft rubber nose bridge and...

Lockout/tagout kits maximize on-the-job safety.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Safety Series line of lockout/tagout equipment includes rotating gate valve, electrical plug, and adjustable cable lockouts, plus snap-on safety hasps, lockout wall stations, identification tags and labels, and more. Choose from a variety of...

Headset encourages covert communications in the field.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Headset Encourages Covert Communications in the Field Pletor Swat Trac special ops headsets Combine passive and instantaneous gun shot noise protection with clear communications. Feature stereo amplification of ambient sound, sound, touch...

Before handling chemicals, don protective suit.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Hazard-Gard I garments protect those who clean up biohazards or environmental spills, handle caustic chemicals, or perform hazardous waste remediation. Resist blood-borne pathogens, as well as hazardous liquid chemicals such as acetone,...

Steel buildings house hazards.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... EPA- and OSHA-compliant steel Hazmat Storage Buildings provide safe chemical storage. Non-rated, insulated, and fire-rated models come in a range of capacities to hold 5 to 96 drums. Spill containment pallets also available. Environmental...

Portable prompter helps save lives.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... Hand-held, portable SafetyMate@Work guides users through steps necessary to administer CPR and first aid to victims of choking, electrocution, pains, burns, fractures, and other medical emergencies. Verbal prompts feature calm, confident voice....

Signs signal route to safe escape.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... UL.-listed Model UL924-Aluminum Exit signs come in choice of red, black, or green and feature 6-in.-high letters on photolunfinescent, yellow-illuminating background. Mount flat on wall or use included accessories to attach to ceiling for...

Tester kit measures harmful gases in air.(Safety Solutions)
April 1, 2004... CMS Emergency Response Kit automatically measures hazardous gases in the air. Analyzer uses detector tubes inside credit card-sized chip. Takes air samples of particular chemical being measured. Color change is calculated with photo-optical...

Open source software: advocates press for government consideration.
April 1, 2004... Advocates of open source software, such as the popular Linux operating system, lately have pursued a new strategy to further accelerate its adoption. The tactics include a push for laws that require governments to at least consider open source...

Procurement award gains noted sponsor.(News)
April 1, 2004... In an historic opportunity to bridge two nationally focused associations that mutually support the public procurement profession, the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Board of Directors unanimously agreed to sponsor the...

Marines update procurement policy and programs.(News)
April 1, 2004... The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) recognized that its procurement system was in need of modernization. The time-consuming system was expensive and lacked the ability to support fair and open competition. The MCSC was divided...

GAO reveals E-gov successes, failures.(News)
April 1, 2004... The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sponsored 25 high-profile, e-government initiatives. The initiatives were selected on the basis of value to citizens, potential improvement in agency efficiency, and the likelihood of deployment within...

Find federal grants with online database service.(Resources)
April 1, 2004... GrantsWeb, an online research database, helps government officials identify and track every federally funded grant project. The site is designed particularly to help organizations identify and qualify grant funding sources for all their ongoing...

Fact sheet targets hybrid electric vehicles.(Resources)
April 1, 2004... "Harnessing the Power of Advanced Fleet Vehicles: A Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fact Sheet for Government Officials" targets local and state government officials, and describes hybrid fleet applications, operations, benefits, and costs. Find a PDF...

Learn to manage and protect vital records.(Resources)
April 1, 2004... Web site provides facts, statistics, commentary, and articles devoted to the topic of protecting vital records. Launched by Fire King International, a member of FKI Security Group, the site includes downloadable on-topic article selections,...

Quest Software Inc.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Quest Software, Inc., a provider of application management solutions, announced that the U.S. Army Product Manager Business Enterprise Systems (PM BES), in coordination with the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and the...

SAFLINK Corp.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... SAFLINK Corp., a developer, marketer, and integrator of biometric security solutions, announced that it has received an order from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Budget (HCOB) for a biometric security deployment designed to...

IR Recognition Systems.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... IR Recognition Systems, the biometric component of IngersollRand's (IR) Security & Safety Group's Electronic Access Control Division (EACD), announced that Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, IL, is using biometric HandReaders to control...

Austin Independent School District (AISD), one of the fastestgrowing districts in Texas, uses ARCHIBUS/FM, an infrastructure and facilities management solution, to develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of its space and its usage.(Contracts)
April 1, 2004... Austin Independent School District (AISD), one of the fastestgrowing districts in Texas, uses ARCHIBUS/FM, an infrastructure and facilities management solution, to develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of its space and its usage. As a...

Severn Trent Services.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Severn Trent Services announced that its contract with the Borough of Boyertown, PA, has been extended for an additional five years. Severn Trent Services will continue to provide full-service contract operations and maintenance of the water...

Northrop Grumman Corp.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Northrop Grumman Corp. has been selected by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Public Health to direct the installation and implementation of the Delaware Electronic Reporting Surveillance System (DERSS), a first...

Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority (C-TRAN), in Vancouver, WA, recently purchased ten under-30-ft.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority (C-TRAN), in Vancouver, WA, recently purchased ten under-30-ft. Opus low floor buses from Optima Bus Corp. C-TRAN's decision to purchase the Opus low-floor buses demonstrates to citizens...

Accela, Inc.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Accela, Inc., a provider of government enterprise management software solutions, announced that the City of Pittsburgh, PA, has selected Accela Asset Management to automate all work orders, inspections, costing, and maintenance schedules for...

The city of Tigard, OR, offering more than 300 acres of public parks, greenways, and natural areas, has selected RecWare recreation management software to automate its entire park and recreation facility reservation process.(Contracts)
April 1, 2004... The City of Tigard, OR, offering more than 300 acres of public parks, greenways, and natural areas, has selected RecWare recreation management software to automate its entire park and recreation facility reservation process. With RecWare's new...

Vanguard Response Systems, Inc.(Contracts)
April 1, 2004... Vanguard Response Systems, Inc., announced the U.S. Marine Corps has placed a repeat order for 15 sets of the Universal Containment System that consists of a lightweight, tent-like enclosure of specialized fabric that is filled with a special...

Mobile Satellite Ventures has deployed MEDSAT, a satellitebased emergency communications system, across the State of Connecticut.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Mobile Satellite Ventures has deployed MEDSAT, a satellitebased emergency communications system, across the State of Connecticut. The state's Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) is the lead agency coordinating public health communications to...

Privatizing public procurement.(Common Sense)
April 1, 2004... Up until now, most public procurement folks scoffed at the very idea of privatizing public procurement. Some joked that no one would want the job, while others didn't even give it a serious thought. Well folks, wake up and smell the weeds,...