Government Procurement articles from December 2002

Government Procurement archives from December 2002

Chickens and squad cars. (Frisch Findings).
December 1, 2002... I have a confession to make. Every day, I read the "News of the Weird" segment on www.govpro.com. I visit the site for the helpful information, resources, and links, but my first stop is for the daily dose of bizarre behavior. On a recent...

So you want to hire a consultant? How a relationship model can help. (Consultants).
December 1, 2002... You've got a specific need, lack in-house capacity, and have determined that hiring an outside consultant to work with your team is the best economic model. Now comes the hard part: choosing the right person. As an information technology...

Unique event addresses concerns of today's government fleet managers.
December 1, 2002... With the recent economic downturn, some government fleets are under more pressure than ever to find new and innovative ways to make their operations more productive and efficiency. At the same time, government fleet managers' roles are...

Workforce facts: government payrolls growing. (Government Workforce).
December 1, 2002... Governments at all levels continue to beef up their staffs. State and local governments employed 15.4 million full-time equivalent workers in 2001, a two percent increase over 2000, says the U.S. Census Bureau's latest data. On the federal...

Dallas delivers venue for state purchasers and vendors: the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) will partner purchasers and suppliers to maximize procurement efficiencies. (Meet The PROS).
December 1, 2002... Together, state governments across the nation spend billions of dollars each year to procure goods and services. In an effort to promote smooth transactions between states and suppliers, the National Association of State Procurement Officials...

Products.
December 1, 2002... Access Control Systems DoorKing, Inc. Identicard Systems, Inc. InfoGraphic Systems Corp. Keri Systems, Inc. ROFU Intl. Secura Key Synergistics, Inc. ADA (Americans w/Disabilities Act) Playground Equipment Belson Outdoors,...

Vendors.
December 1, 2002... A Abbott Enterprises, Inc., PO Box 9026, Pine Bluff AR 71601, 870-535-4973, FAX: 870-535-4970, Email: sales@atrol.com, Internet: www.atrol.com, John Ware, SM AFASSCO, PO Box 1767, Carson City, NV 89702-1767, 775-885-2900, FAX:...

County outsources services and saves. (News).
December 1, 2002... With cost savings of more than a quarter-million dollar since 1998 in hand, America's fastest-growing county has renewed its contract to provide cost management services for the county's monthly telecommunications service expenses on a business...

Procurement organization recognized for excellence. (News).
December 1, 2002... The Purchasing and Supplies Division of the Allegheny County (PA) Department of Administrative Services has been awarded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award from the National Purchasing Institute (NPI), an affiliate of the...

"Green" cleaning products meet national criteria. (News).
December 1, 2002... Who says we can't get along? That's the question a group of state and local government purchasers from across the country are asking, after working together to endorse a single, national standard for environmentally friendly cleaning products....

Advisors can add success to private-sector outsourcing. (News).
December 1, 2002... "If companies are looking to outsource and want to achieve the highest probability of success, it appears to be essential to have a sourcing advisor involved throughout the outsourcing process," concludes a research report released entitled,...

Pay site features improved customer service online. (News).
December 1, 2002... A new online pay account management system debuted Oct. 15, 2002, and promises improved service and information security to military members, DoD civilians, military retirees, and annuitants. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service...

2003 fuel economy guide is available in print and online. (Resources).
December 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly released the Model Year 2003 Fuel Economy Guide. Published annually at the start of the new model year, the guide displays fuel economy data for...

Experts speak on security. (Resources).
December 1, 2002... Speakers Bureau offers more than 100 experts on a myriad of security and security-related topics. The service is free for organizations seeking security experts and for those wanting to offer their services to interested parties. The speakers...

Robotic resources. (Resources).
December 1, 2002... Do you represent a federal, state, or local government agency where the employment of a small, mobile robot could increase safety, performance, or efficiency? If so, you may be interested in borrowing a robot from the Space and Naval Warfare...

Manufacturers' database links buyers and sellers. (Resources).
December 1, 2002... The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announces the Buyer-Seller Network that allows searches by more than 60,000 product and service categories. The results are pulled from the pool of 14,000 NAM members. "Register to automate your...

The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) has awarded Orbis Online, Inc. a five-year contract to conduct online reverse auctions for all state agencies and other state entities. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) has awarded Orbis Online, Inc. a five-year contract to conduct online reverse auctions for all state agencies and other state entities. TBPC is the centralized procurement agency for the...

Municipal Software Corp. announced that Bulloch County (GA) purchased CityView Enterprise in order to automate its permitting, planning, and code enforcement activities. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... Municipal Software Corp. announced that Bulloch County (GA) purchased CityView Enterprise in order to automate its permitting, planning, and code enforcement activities. The automation software converts paper systems and business processes into...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $230 million, seven-year contract to IBM for a wide range of managed infrastructure services. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $230 million, seven-year contract to IBM for a wide range of managed infrastructure services. The work will be delivered as part of the EPA's Information Technology Solutions...

FileNET Corp., a provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions, announced that California State University at Fullerton (CSUF) has implemented FileNET ECM products to automate and streamline core business processes, including human resources leave accounting and institution-wide contracts processing. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... FileNET Corp., a provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions, announced that California State University at Fullerton (CSUF) has implemented FileNET ECM products to automate and streamline core business processes, including human...

The City of Akron, OH, has selected Motorola's Customer Service Request (CSR) system to automate and enhance service delivery citywide and across departments, as well as call-center operations. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... The City of Akron, OH, has selected Motorola's Customer Service Request (CSR) system to automate and enhance service delivery citywide and across departments, as well as call-center operations. The CSR 3-1-1 system will allow city personnel to...

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) announced that the U.S. Attorneys' Office has ordered 17 Model 66Z parcel X-ray inspection systems, valued in excess of $1 million, for deployment in 13 states. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) announced that the U.S. Attorneys' Office has ordered 17 Model 66Z parcel X-ray inspection systems, valued in excess of $1 million, for deployment in 13 states. The systems utilize AS&E's Z...

The City of Milwaukee, WI, has awarded a $6.8 million contract to CompuDyne Corp., to provide an integrated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) for the Milwaukee Police Department. (Contracts).
December 1, 2002... The City of Milwaukee, WI, has awarded a $6.8 million contract to CompuDyne Corp., to provide an integrated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) for the Milwaukee Police Department. The Tiburon system includes a...

I enjoyed your article in the October issue of Government Procurement. (Readers).
December 1, 2002... I enjoyed your article in the October issue of Government Procurement. The difference (and similarities) between private and public purchasing is an interesting topic and one that is often discussed concerning many different issues....

Speaking as a colleague with 30 years of experience, certified by UCLA, and a former employee of East Bay M.U.D., I would like to congratulate Mr. Ghere. (Readers).
December 1, 2002... Speaking as a colleague with 30 years of experience, certified by UCLA, and a former employee of East Bay M.U.D., I would like to congratulate Mr. Ghere for his accurate representation of the nuances between the public and private sectors. ...

If you believe that the "public sector simply makes decisions based on selection of the lowest responsible bid," you are badly misinformed and I question the appropriateness of this article in a public purchasing magazine. (Readers).
December 1, 2002... If you believe that the "public sector simply makes decisions based on selection of the lowest responsible bid," you are badly misinformed and I question the appropriateness of this article in a public purchasing magazine. For your information,...

Government by the "Empowered Clueless". (Common Sense).
December 1, 2002... I recently had the privilege of addressing a regional National Association of Educational Buyers (NAEB) Conference on the subject of "Change, Challenges, and Choices. I asked the audience to share what they perceived as their greatest...