Government Procurement articles from February 2009

Government Procurement archives from February 2009

Are you a hero?(CABLE VISION)
February 1, 2009... As I put together this edition of Go Pro, I keep coming back to the Chinese proverb that "heroes are made over turbulent times," which is quoted in Fred Marks' column ("Tough economic times call for some tough questions," P. 38) and really...

Go Pro reader feedback.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2009... Kudos to D.C. procurement for inauguration Executive leadership and a well-trained and alert staff resulted in an outstanding national event enjoyed around the world; excellent performance and intuitive project management by a leader in the...

Planting the seeds for a green Code.(COMMODITY CODING)
February 1, 2009... Keith Glatz, purchasing and contracts manager for the city of Tamarac, Fla., faced a dilemma. The city council had passed a citywide green initiative directing all departments to purchase green products whenever possible. While the goal of the...

Flawless inauguration, thanks to well-planned purchasing operation.(EVENT PLANNING)
February 1, 2009... The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) now can relax. Six months of planning and hard work led to a well-received presidential inauguration ceremony that came off without a hitch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

This year's Work Truck Show isn't afraid to get a little dirty.(FLEET MANAGEMENT)
February 1, 2009... Chicago is a city that isn't afraid to roll up its sleeves and get a bit dirty, and neither is Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs." That makes Chicago an ideal site for the Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck...

U.S. Communities aims to help agencies go green.(COOPERATIVE PURCHASING)
February 1, 2009... Type "green purchasing" into Google (or any other search engine, for that matter), and you're confronted with a seemingly infinite selection of Web sites and resources on the topic. With so much being written about the subject in recent years,...

Pre-owned IT equipment meets county's networking needs.(TECH SPOTLIGHT)
February 1, 2009... Jefferson County, Wis., a rural enclave of 90,000 residents nestled between two of the state's largest metropolitan areas, is experiencing "big-city" growth due to its desirable location between Madison and Milwaukee. Along with that growth...

Designing a green future in Hennepin County.(IN THE KNOW)
February 1, 2009... Hennepin County, Minn., has been a leader in the development of sustainable building practices to assist planners and architects in the design and construction of facilities in a manner that minimizes adverse environmental impacts throughout...

Rockland County's procurement profit center: the Rockland County, N.Y., Purchasing Division proves that strategic procurement makes sense--and cents.(BEST PRACTICES)
February 1, 2009... Paul Brennan, CPPO, CPPB, director of purchasing for Rockland County, N.Y., is leading the charge to make the county's Purchasing Division a revenue-generating operation. At the same time, Brennan and his staff are producing some mega-sized...

Measuring success: quantifying the financial and environmental benefits of green purchasing initiatives.(GREEN PURCHASING)
February 1, 2009... "You can't manage what you don't measure." In 2007, King County, Wash.'s environmental purchasing program generated $875,000 in savings on purchases of $41 million of environmentally preferable products. The county's purchases of...

Procurement takes center stage: with states facing epic budgetary challenges, procurement is playing a lead role in driving savings--and challenging the status quo.(SOURCING IN THE STATES)(Cover story)
February 1, 2009... It is widely believed that the economic crisis that America now confronts is the worst since the Great Depression. Businesses, politicians, central banks and families all are working feverishly to devise plans to weather the storm that no one...

UPPCC new certifications December-February 2009.(MEET THE PROS)
February 1, 2009... The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent entity formed to govern and administer the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification programs. The...

UPPCC releases key performance data.(MEET THE PROS)
February 1, 2009... The Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are globally recognized credentials offered exclusively by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC). The certification programs...

New NIGP members December-January 2009.(NEW MEMBERS)(National Institute of Governmental Purchasing)
February 1, 2009... Your efforts and membership have contributed to NIGP's legacy... building a world in which public procurement practitioners are highly regarded members of a respected professional order. Established in 1944, NIGP is an international...

Courses.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(governmental purchasing)(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... April [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Contract Administration Date: April 13-15 Location: New York, N.Y. Instructor: Norma J. Hall, CPPO, CPPB, CPM Hosted by: New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services ...

Chapter conferences.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... Tampa Bay Area Chapter Fifth Annual Reverse Tradeshow Date: April 24 Location: Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP Registration contact: Linda T. El-Shamy, CPPB, FCCM 813-307-1732 ElShamyL@HillsboroughCounty.org ...

Webinars.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... April U.S. and Canadian Procurement Law--Similarities and Differences Date: April 16 Negotiation Basics Date: April 21 Your Top Ten Tips for Good Specifications Date: April 23 The Why, When and How to Use Price...

Snowthrowers.(Snow/Ice Control)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Grasshopper snowthrowers deliver "no-clog" performance in deep or heavy, wet snows. A discharge spout controlled from the operator's seat rotates 180 degrees to propel snow up to 30 feet away. The snowthrowers feature heavy-gauge welded steel...

Salt and sand spreaders.(Snow/Ice Control)
February 1, 2009... Salt and sand spreaders are available in two models. The 6.5-foot Model 625 is available in stainless steel, and the 8-foot Model 815/825 is available in stainless and carbon steel. The spreader features a Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV...

Angle broom.(Snow/Ice Control)(angle broom attachment from Bobcat )(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The hydraulically driven angle broom attachment from Bobcat sweeps surfaces and may be used for snow removal without damaging pavement. It can sweep flush to a curb or wall on the right side. The attachment is available in widths of 48, 68 and...

Mechanical snow shovel.(Snow/Ice Control)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The Sno Wovel allows users to shovel snow without twisting or lifting. The device is able to adjust to body size and strength for easy maneuverability, while cleaning down to the pavement. The simple assembly, with a portable fold-down model...

Bulk spreader.(Snow/Ice Control)(TrynEx International SP-1575 Bulk Pro Spreader)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The SP-1575 Bulk Pro Spreader is designed to handle bulk materials such as salt, sand or sand/salt mixtures. The electric-powered, steel-framed spreader is built with a 5.25-cubic-foot-capacity hopper and a two-stage auger system to feed the...

Snow melters.(Snow/Ice Control)(Snow Dragon melters)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Snow Dragon melters deposit snow and ice into a hot-water bath integrated with heat exchanger tubes. The melters are ideal for users with space limitations, congestion issues or high-security requirements. The company makes a variety of...

Tough economic times call for some tough questions.(FRED MARKS)
February 1, 2009... The Chinese saying that "heroes (leaders) are made over turbulent times" has never been more appropriate. We have a new political reality taking shape. We have an economy that needs to be dealt with. And at some point, you as a procurement...

Profundities.(BACK PAGES)(crossword puzzle)
February 1, 2009... ACROSS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Father of scientific procurement and the 80/20 rule 4. Recycled-content paper certifier 8. HD, for one 9. Disapproval 11. Vendor instruction 12....