Government Procurement articles from February 2006

Government Procurement archives from February 2006

Electric vehicles zap emissions, while zipping around communities or job sites.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: alternative fuel vehicles and technology)
February 1, 2006... Attention-grabbing, earth-friendly vehicles come in exv4 model, a 4-passenger Neighborhood Electric Vehicle; exv2, a 2-passenger utility vehicle; and multiple configurations to fit varied needs. Four-passenger model is legal to drive on roads...

Three-wheeled vehicle resembles a motorcycle.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: alternative fuel vehicles and technology)
February 1, 2006... Ideal for government fleets or as a second vehicle for commuters, electric-powered MM NmG is considered a motorcycle by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Although the vehicle registers, insures, and parks like a motorcycle, operation...

Pickup truck offers hybrid option that generates power.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: alternative fuel vehicles and technology)
February 1, 2006... For reduced emissions and improved fuel economy (up to 10% over traditional gasoline engines), Sierra full-sized pickup trucks offer hybrid option. Available on 2- or 4-wheel-drive, extended-cab models. Adds 4, 120-v. auxiliary power outlets...

To stand out in crowds, police officers can ride battery-operated, self-balancing vehicle.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: alternative fuel vehicles and technology)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Human Transporter (HT) vehicle offers i180 Police Package, with 8 accessories to enhance patrol duties in airports, urban centers, and other sites, indoors or out. For instance, when equipped with lithium-ion, all-weather batteries, vehicle can...

Hydrogen-powered bus offers ticket to clean air.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: alternative fuel vehicles and technology)
February 1, 2006... Model H2ICE E-450 bus combines E-450 chassis cab with a shuttle-bus body and 6.8-liter Triton V-10 engine (modified to run on hydrogen, instead of gasoline). Seats up to 12 passengers, including driver, plus has room for luggage. Boasts travel...

Freeway-friendly car caters to commuters.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: alternative fuel vehicles and technology)
February 1, 2006... Electric-powered, 2-seat Tango T600 measures just 39 ins. wide and 60 ins. high. Thanks to 812-ft. length, vehicle can park perpendicular to curbs. Zips along freeways, maneuvers easily in heavy traffic, and parks in motorcycle-sized spaces....

Who should write the "specs"?(product specifications)
February 1, 2006... This may come as a surprise to some managers, internal customers, and procurement personnel, but procurement should not be writing specifications! It is the requestor's job to write the specification. It is procurement's job to perform a value...

Mentoring, databases fuel future.(government departments knowledge management)
February 1, 2006... As the baby boomer generation retires, procurement offices across the nation face yet another challenge--knowledge management. Entities that have relied on legacy systems and have not hired younger workers are most at risk, but forward-thinking...

Massachusetts--launching the next green purchasing revolution.(THE GREEN PURCHASER)(Cover story)
February 1, 2006... In 1773, a group of disgruntled colonists boarded ships docked in Boston Harbor and tossed crate after crate of British tea overboard. Their actions served notice that business as usual was no longer acceptable. The colonists in Massachusetts...

The ENERGY STAR Challenge: build a better world 10% at a time.(ENERGY STAR)
February 1, 2006... The following states and state-based organizations have joined with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve the energy efficiency of their own facilities and also encourage businesses and institutions within their...

The three Ps of procurement: when initiating a procurement, effective planning, participation, and protection can assure best-value acquisitions and reduce bid protests from contractors.(PART ONE OF A SERIES, "A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A PROCUREMENT")
February 1, 2006... Every procurement, whether large or small, begins with a planning phase. On one hand, guidelines for procurement planning differ slightly, based on the agency procuring the goods or services, as well as the complexity of the procurement itself....

Oregon sources lemonade from telecom lemons: through benchmarking, negotiating, and other strategies, the State of Oregon squeezed the best buy for telecommunications services.(SOURCING IN THE STATES)
February 1, 2006... A popular saying, "When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade," relates to turning the tables on an unfavorable situation and deriving positive benefits. Sometimes, conventional solutions may not apply, and creative planning is required to...

Payment card programs support transparent fiscal management.(FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
February 1, 2006... For state and local public-sector organizations across the country, the scenario is all too familiar. While the revenue outlook is positive, as reported by the National Governors Association and the National Association of State Budget...

Illinois to host government savings workshop.(State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will host "Measuring and Sustaining Government Efficiency," March 9 to 10, 2006, in Chicago, IL. Recently, CMS teamed with Deloitte Consulting LLP to develop a rigorous...

State's vendor portal receives top honor.(Washington, National Association of State Procurement Officials )(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Business of all sizes that want to do work with or provide services to the State of Washington utilize the nation's "gold standard" in IT procurement systems, according to the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO). ...

Cooperative contract covers homeland security and disaster assistance.(NEWS)
February 1, 2006... U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance worked with Fairfax County, VA, and several other local government agencies to establish a contract to provide homeland security equipment to local government. The contract for homeland...

NIGP awards first supplier certificates.(NEWS)
February 1, 2006... The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) announced that three suppliers were awarded the Government Contractor Certificate (GCC) during a supplier class conducted in December 2005 in Fort Lauderdale. Those receiving certificates...

Complaint targets SBA's noncompletion of Women's Procurement Program.(NEWS)
February 1, 2006... The U.S. District Court has refused to dismiss the complaint filed by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce against the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for failure to implement the Women's Procurement Program. U.S. District Court...

Green computers soon just a click away.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2006... Responding to overwhelming demand by large-volume computer purchasers seeking to buy more environmentally preferable computers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated the Green Electronics Council to develop and maintain a...

Guides cover updates in procurement, lobbying, and ethics laws.(RESOURCES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Executive Source Guides, by State and Federal Communications, Inc., help entities and lobbyists stay current on the latest campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws. Three separate guides are offered in the series, the Executive Source...

Contracting courses earn equivalency authorization.(RESOURCES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... ESI International, a provider of contract management, project management, and business analysis training, announced that three of its contract management courses have earned equivalency authorization from the Defense Acquisition University...

Federal vendor database creates contract and grant-revenue profiles.(RESOURCES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Eagle Eye Publishers, Inc., has released Company Business Intelligence (CBI), an online database that generates profiles of vendor's federal contract and grant revenues over the last two years. Subscribers can qualify potential bidders, track...

Preventing protests.(PROTEST MANAGEMENT: PART 1)
February 1, 2006... This article is the first in a series of three on the topic of protest management. Part 1 focuses on recommendations to prevent a protest from occurring. When a protest is filed, it impacts many people--the buyer, the awardee, the customer, the...

Atlas Sales and Rentals Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... Specializing in rental and sale of portable air conditioners, heating equipment and dehumidifiers since 1979, we provide Movincool and other portable spot coolers, as well as larger mobile cooling units, portable heaters, and portable...

John Deere Co.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... We make gas, diesel and electric-powered Gator vehicles; the M-Gator[R] Utility Vehicle available only for military customers; golf and turf equipment; walk-behind mowers; snow throwers; riding mowers; portable power equipment and compact and...

Tremco, Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... For over 75 years, Tremco's Roofing and Building Maintenance Division has provided custom roofing and weatherproofing solutions for new construction, maintenance, replacement, restoration, repair services, and materials such as asbestos-free...

Ford Fleet.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... Ford Fleet online provides answers to your fleet questions. Click on "What's New" for the latest Ford news or explore drop-down menus that include the showroom packed with vehicle information, the ordering center, and maintenance and...

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... Recognized by the U.S. EPA as the world's cleanest internal-combustion vehicle, the Civic GX earned a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) rating. Powered exclusively by compressed natural gas, the GX achieves energy cost savings and...

Harper Industries, Inc./DewEze Mfg.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... In its 30-year history, DewEze Mfg., Inc. grew from a small farm shop producing hay-handling equipment to a medium-sized manufacturer of agricultural equipment, OEM hydraulic systems, and all-terrain mowing equipment. Harper Industries, Inc....

Houston-Galveston Area Council/H-GAC.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... The H-GAC is a voluntary association of local governments and elected officials in the 12 county Gulf Coast Planning region of Texas. It serves government needs in region-wide purchasing, solid waste management, workforce development, criminal...

Konica Minolta Print Solutions U.S.A., Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... Put Konica Minolta to work for you with color laser printers, personal desktop printers, and workhorse lasers. Konica Minolta's full product line will suit every application in your agency. Outfit the people you serve with fiscally fit,...

MasterCard International, Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... MasterCard offers customized payment plans for government and public sectors. Learn about card programs including the totally integrated Multi Card and cards for purchasing, fleet, and travel. Also, compare card benefits, peruse ebusiness and...

Peerless Electric Motors.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
February 1, 2006... Peerless Electric, a Subsidiary of HBD Industries, Inc., has produced High Performance A.C. and D.C. electric motors since 1893 for the military, nuclear and commercial industries and the motion control, centrifugal pumps and material handling...

Powertec Industrial Motors.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Powertec makes high performance brushless servo and adjustable speed motors and drives (BLDC) for demanding applications up to 400 HP. Choose Powertec whenever your application requires a custom motor, has a severe environment, or is military....

Spartan Chemical Co., Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... As a manufacturer of chemical specialty maintenance products and industrial degreasers, Spartan Chemical Co. is committed to investigating time, resources, and research and development to lead the industry as a company that listens to current...

GM Alternative Fuel Vehicles.(General Motors Corp.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Explore the 2006 vehicle lineup, including the full-size pickups and SUVs with different fuel options. Click on the GM AFV Dealer Center to locate dealers, to become one, or to get service training. Contact your regional GM AFV Sales Manager to...

Duro-Last Roofing.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Duro-Last[R] Roofing, Inc. makes a custom-prefabricated, reinforced, thermoplastic membrane roofing system that is ideal for any flat or low-sloped application. Extremely durable and easily installed by authorized contractors without...