Government Procurement articles from December 2006

Government Procurement archives from December 2006

Municipalities, beware of free Wi-Fi offers.(FRISCH FINDINGS)
December 1, 2006... With hundreds of local governments considering getting into the broadband business, a new report warns that cities shouldn't fool themselves into believing that their experience running water, gas, and electricity systems has prepared them for...

PROI impacts IT spending: Public Return on Investment metric aids public sector's quest for transparency in IT procurement processes.(IT PROCUREMENT)
December 1, 2006... Today's elected officials insist on more comprehensive cost and return analysis for IT procurement proposals to ensure the best, most effective use of public funds for the citizens. At the same time, vendors must be assured that opportunities...

Framework outlines PROI methodology for assessing public returns on government IT investments.(public return on investment, information technology )
December 1, 2006... The Center for Technology in Government, the research arm of the State University of New York at Albany, in partnership with SAP, an enterprise software provider, conducted a year-long study that looked at the relationship between information...

Motor-pool sourcing: drives statewide savings; By contracting with a rental-car company, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts found a way to decrease vehicle costs and increase customer satisfaction.(SOURCING IN THE STATES)
December 1, 2006... Throughout the public sector, customer satisfaction is a top priority--whether employees strive to serve other government entities or citizens. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rule number one in customer service is that the customer is always...

Biobased purchasing power goes mainstream.
December 1, 2006... Computers made with corn starch. Carpets made from soybeans. Clothing made from bamboo. Cups, bowls, spoons, knives, and forks made from potato starch. Diesel fuel made from old french fry grease. Hydraulic fluid, oil, and other lubricants made...

Making sustainable printing decisions.(GREEN PRINTING)
December 1, 2006... Saving money or saving the environment. In paper-process intensive government organizations, these are seemingly conflicting goals. The vast amount of data transmitted and the printing, faxing, and copying as a result can impact the environment...

Products.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... Access Control Systems DoorKing, Inc. Knox Co. McGard, Special Products Div. Onity Inc. ROFU Intl. Safety Technology Intl. Inc. Secura Key Videx, Inc. ADA (Americans w/Disabilities Act) Playground...

Vendors.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... A Abbott Enterprises, Inc., 901 W. Fourth Ave., 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 Accuform Signs, 16228 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL...

When failure is not an option: project management.(PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
December 1, 2006... At the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), where projects are vital to national security, project managers must simply deliver. These managers handle projects ranging from short, urgent, schedule-driven initiatives to large, long, and complex...

School reports a + e-business: Chicago Public Schools make e-business work with purchasing card program.(P--CARD PROGRAM)
December 1, 2006... Anyone who manages purchasing for a large organization has heard the claims of software vendors or experienced first hand the often elusive promise of a fully integrated, electronic procurement system. For years, large organizations have been...

Secrets to office supply sourcing.
December 1, 2006... Many hidden challenges, secrets, and strategies surround office-supply sourcing, according to David Clevenger, Vice President of Corporate United, a GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) that sources office supplies for its Fortune 1000 clients....

Municipalities move to mobile government: before issuing that RFP, entities should keep in mind five considerations as they go "wireless" with Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, and other technologies.(WIRELESS)
December 1, 2006... In the months after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities, contractors and homeowners flooded city hall with requests for permits to rebuild and to schedule building inspections. It was a situation...

Order the 2007 E85 Purchasing Guide.(FLEET NEWS)
December 1, 2006... The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) recently released the new E85 Purchasing Guide that provides information on E85 and flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). The guide provides frequently asked questions regarding E85 and FFVs, make, model,...

DOE Data Center fuels alternative choices on state and federal levels.(FLEET NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Alternative Fuels Data Center, an online database provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), captures state and federal laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other...

Costs for mid-size 2007 vehicle vary widely based on location, insurance.(FLEET NEWS)
December 1, 2006... Detroit, MI, Philadelphia, PA, and Los Angeles, CA, are the most expensive places to own and operate a typical 2007 mid-size vehicle, with yearly costs exceeding $10,600, according to the latest analysis by Runzheimer International, the...

DOE and Freightliner collaborate to improve aerodynamics, fuel efficiency.(FLEET NEWS)
December 1, 2006... Freightliner LLC, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), recently completed a two-year study on the impact of aerodynamics on fuel efficiency. Utilizing its wind tunnel, Freightliner engineers conducted a study that has...

UPPCC expands Board of Examiners.(Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council )
December 1, 2006... The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) has invited four public procurement organizations to participate on its Board of Examiners (BOE). The BOE, the UPPCC body responsible for the development of the CPPO and CPPB...

Colorado cities collaborate to create regional wireless broadband network.(NEWS)
December 1, 2006... Colorado Wireless Communities (CWC), a consortium of ten cities, formally announced its goal of enabling a comprehensive, low-cost wireless broadband network for residents, businesses, institutions, and visitors. The CWC consists of Arvada,...

NIGP announces partnership with NAPSM.(NEWS)(National Institute of Governmental Purchasing enters agreement with Nevada Association of Purchasing and Supply Management)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the Nevada Association of Purchasing and Supply Management (NAPSM) have entered into a formal, collaborative agreement. Through this cooperative agreement, NAPSM is able to offer...

U.S. Communities adds Tech Depot technology products contract.(NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The U.S. Communities program announces that Tech Depot, Office Depot's technology division has become the newest supplier under its Governmental Purchasing Alliance. Tech Depot was added as a vendor partner to the existing GTSI contract with...

2006 AEP awards on www.govpro.com.(NEWS)(Achievement of Excellence in Procurement)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... To applaud best practices, the National Purchasing Institute (NPI) founded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) award program in 1995. The AEP is awarded annually to those organizations that demonstrate excellence by obtaining a...

UPPCC discontinues delayed eligibility.(Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council )
December 1, 2006... Since 2002, the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) has offered applicants the option of applying for certification under delayed eligibility status. Delayed Eligibility allows individuals to take the certification...

Maryland to save millions on electricity.(NEWS)(University System of Maryland)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) and the University System of Maryland (USM) have completed a competitive electric power procurement using the company's online energy auction system. The auction-based procurement is expected to...

Diversity group announces top 500 women-owned businesses in U.S.(NEWS)
December 1, 2006... DiversityBusiness.com, a multicultural business Web site, has announced the Div500, the seventh annual listing of the nation's top 500 women-owned businesses. Ranging in revenue size from $5 million to over $1 billion, the companies listed on...

GSA, DLA contracts.(General Services Administration and Defense Logistics Agency sign deal with Vermeer Manufacturing Co.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Vermeer Mfg. Co., a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment, has been awarded a five-year GSA contract that allows its dealers to tender bids to several government agencies, including municipalities. Under this contract, all...

Dedication redefines expectations.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... As a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing's (NIGP) Advocacy Committee, I attended the NIGP Board Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. While participating in committee work, listening to the various reports, and engaging in...