Government Procurement articles from June 2006

Government Procurement archives from June 2006

Illinois transforms procurement and saves: state's redesigned procurement and savings strategies support government policies.(PROCUREMENT REFORM)(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... As part of an effort to improve the effectiveness of state government, the State of Illinois has streamlined operations and services. Cost reductions, increased transparency of services and results, and improved accountability have led the...

Contractors hire illegal workers.(Immigration and Customs Enforcement's regulations)
June 1, 2006... Many entities consider illegal immigration to be a regional issue, or one relating to border security, but as dependence on contractors and subcontractors increases, all levels of government face risks and challenges. Special agents from...

Building a better future--government LEEDs the way.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design )
June 1, 2006... Imagine the following scenario. You enter your office and the lights come on automatically, while you continue admiring your department's recent productivity statistics. The new statistics document the 11 percent improvement you and your...

Too many software licenses? Renegotiate! By instituting a strategic plan for identifying and managing software resources, public entities can save time and taxpayer dollars.(SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT)
June 1, 2006... For government offices across the nation, a universal truth surrounds the implementation of information technology and software asset management (IT/SAM). This truth is based on the premise that failing a software audit is not an option. ...

Marks on grammar.(PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALISM)
June 1, 2006... Within the government marketplace, many articles and courses present ways to improve the image or perception of purchasing professionalism. However, rather than following universal guidelines, each individual can convey a personal level of...

GSA appoints administrator.(NEWS)(Lurita Doan appointed to General Services Administration)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Virginia businesswoman, Lurita Doan took the oath of office, becoming the 18th Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Doan is the first woman to hold this position. President George W. Bush nominated Doan on April 6,...

County beta tests sourcing software.(NEWS)(Buncombe)(Lawson Software's Strategic Sourcing)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Buncombe County, NC, has been a beta user of a landmark-developed application designed to support the acquisition of goods and services with a balance of cost, quality, and service, while following internal controls and external regulatory...

Purchasing professionals receive honors.(NEWS)(Jean Brotherton and Carol Clingman win Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers' 2005 Manager of the Year and 2005 Buyer of the Year)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP) announced its 2005 Manager of the Year and 2005 Buyer of the Year. Jean Brotherton, CPPO, C.P.M., A.P.P., Procurement Coordinator with the City of Westerville, OH, received the...

UPPCC accepts C.P.M. bridge applications to CPPO or CPPB.(Universal Public Procurement Code Council, Certified Public Purchasing Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Universal Public Procurement Code Council (UPPCC) now offers a bridge process for current C.P.M. certificate holders to the UPPCC public-sector certifications. With a newly revised Certification Handbook, www.govinfo.bz/5963-258, and...

City taps technology to broaden vendor reach, increase competition.(City of Philadelphia)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The City of Philadelphia has long sought improved methods to increase bid competition and publicize contracting opportunities among small and minority-owned businesses. Recognizing that the Internet offered lower cost methods of reaching...

NIGP's PMAP serves procurement communities.(NEWS)
June 1, 2006... NIGP's Procurement Management Assistance Program (PMAP) actively supports the operational needs of procurement agencies across North America. Agencies engage PMAP services to achieve their performance excellence goals and provide a strong...

Justice Department responds FOI law suit.(NEWS)
June 1, 2006... The Justice Department, acting on behalf of the Small Business Administration (SBA), has responded to a suit filed in federal court under the Freedom of Information Act by the American Small Business League (ASBL). SBA is refusing to release...

Team to access county's alert notification program.(Sheriff's Department, Glenn County, California)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Sheriff's Department in Glenn County, CA, along with private sector partners, will complete an accelerated assessment of the county's current alert notification capability. The team will develop countywide recommendations for program...

Private-sector RFP seeks small business partners for IT contracts.(NEWS)
June 1, 2006... The Small Business Partner Consortium, established in 2003 by CDW Government, Inc., helps small businesses win IT contracts with federal agencies by allowing the small businesses to use company's e-commerce, service, and distribution...

Bridges practitioners and purchasing: the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) brings its educational conference and exposition to Tampa Bay.(NIGP Annual Forum)
June 1, 2006... With goals for professional development in tow, purchasing agents, buyers, contract managers, finance managers, and hundreds of practitioners in public-sector purchasing will converge on the city of Tampa, FL, this summer when the National...

Writing a protest response.(PROTEST MANAGEMENT : PART III)
June 1, 2006... Before discussing the subject of bid protests, an obligatory caveat is in order. When determining how to respond to and mitigate protests, most public entities have particular governance in place, whether it be specific laws, rules,...

Strobe adds suction mount.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Self-Contained 2000 and 2500 Strobe Beacons are now available with optional vacuum suction cup mount. Features 90-lb. pull magnet in 7-in.-dia. rubber suction cup. Whelen Engineering Co., Inc., Chester, CT www.govinfo.bz/5963-261 ...

Electric vehicle boasts maintenance-free ride.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Full-sized neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) produce zero emissions and are virtually maintenance free. Cost 1.5 cents per mile to operate. To charge battery, plug vehicle into any 110-v. outlet. Offers up to 55-mile range. Accommodates 4...

Energy-efficient diesel engines meet emission regulations.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... PowerTech Plus diesel engines meet Tier 3/Stage III A emissions regulations. Choose from 6.8- and 9-liter, 6-cylinder models. Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), variable geometry turbocharger, and electronic control unit enhance fuel...

Attention-grabbing LED Lightbar flashes 10 patterns.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... XF2300 Lightbar features X-Fire white OPTIX LED intersection lights, front-facing and rear-facing 3-up OPTIX LED lights, and 6-up OPTIX LEDs in the corners. All LED lights are available in red, blue, amber, or white in single and dual stack...

Lift provides full side and under-vehicle access.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Universal Scissors Lift (USL-6000) offers 6,000-lb. capacity at full rise and 6-ft. lifting height. No-post design requires no more shop space than a small car. Safety locks at all lifting heights let operator secure lift for comfortable...

Digital monitor signals vehicle maintenance.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Due to excessive idle time, preventative maintenance schedules for police vehicles follow engine running time, rather than mileage. SenDEC digital Hour and Maintenance Monitor displays total running time and text message that informs driver or...

Vehicle combines loader, pickup truck, attachments.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Toolcat 5600 utility work machine offers over 25 attachments, rear hydraulic and power take-off (PTO) kits, and an enhanced drive system. New attachments include rotary cutter, sweeper, landscape rake, and combination bucket. Rotary cutter...

Self-contained windshield light includes multiple mounting formats.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Windshield Light 24 Series features linear strobe tubes. Windshield shroud reduces glare inside vehicle. Mounts with Z bracket, suction cup, or velcro, as well as mirror tab for permanent glass mounting. Measures 4.5 ins, wide, 2.30 ins. high,...

Increase fleet productivity while reducing costs.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Aware Vehicle Intelligence solution provides complete driver and vehicle tracking. Integrates wireless communications, vehicle-monitoring systems, and GPS location devices. Features mapping capabilities and diagnostic functions that help...

For inconspicuous travel, armored vehicle assumes production-line look.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Choose from a variety of sedans and SUVs with protection levels ranging from handguns, assault rifles, blasts, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Offer run-flat tire inserts, protected fuel tank, security glass, integrated safety cell,...

Heavy-duty truck handles towing and recovery.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Coronado's long hood and 1,500-sq.-in. radiator accommodate Class 8 engine. Features a 12,000-lb. front and 40,000-lb. rear axle with Airliner rear suspension. Boasts wrap-around dash and driver-friendly instrument panel. The 50[degrees] wheel...

Cameras increase driver awareness.(SHOW SPOTLIGHT: fleets)
June 1, 2006... Work Area Vision System (WAVS) provides drivers with views from 1 to 3 cameras. Closed-circuit camera system withstands vibration, pressure washing, and adverse environmental conditions. Features 7-in., color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD...

Sourcing momentum fuels overnight shipping: from administrative personnel to senior buyers, strategic sourcing catches on in Rhode Island.(SOURCING IN THE STATES)
June 1, 2006... In 2003, Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri took office determined to cut government spending and manage government more efficiently. Against the backdrop of a bloated bureaucracy and a series of tax increases by prior administrations...

Brand specifications lead to higher prices and less competition, study says.(RESOURCES)
June 1, 2006... The inclusion of brand-name specifications in federal computer hardware procurement needlessly cost U.S. taxpayers up to $563 million, according to a new economic study by R. Preston McAfee, J. Stanley Johnson Professor of Business, Economics,...

Discount hotel rates for federal travelers.(General Services Administration partners with CW Government Travel Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... For federal government travelers, there are significant differences between the FedRooms rate, a rate offered under the government-sponsored hotel program, and unmanaged "government" rates. The FedRooms rate is guaranteed to be at or below per...

POGO releases greatest hits, announces promoters of good government.(Project On Government Oversight )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is celebrating 25 years of exposing federal misconduct and corruption, while working with policymakers to find solutions to the problems that cause waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. ...

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NM-DPS) Technical and Emergency Support Division (TESD) announced the award of the new statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to Sagem Morpho, Inc.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NM-DPS) Technical and Emergency Support Division (TESD) announced the award of the new statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to Sagem Morpho, Inc. New Mexico's new system is...

Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., has been awarded two contracts that represent a growing trend in the construction industry toward using Job Order Contracting (JOC) and similar performance-based contracting methods.(CONTRACTS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., has been awarded two contracts that represent a growing trend in the construction industry toward using Job Order Contracting (JOC) and similar performance-based contracting methods. A JOC contract was...

Hansen Information Technologies announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has selected Hansen's Transit and Rail Business Unit.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Hansen Information Technologies announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has selected Hansen's Transit and Rail Business Unit to provide its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software suite to help manage roadway maintenance and...

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) awarded Blue Ridge Networks, a provider of secure communications products and managed virtual private network (VPN) services, a five-year, blanket purchase agreement to provide an Enterprise Managed Secure VPN that will support nationwide secure remote access.(CONTRACTS)
June 1, 2006... The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) awarded Blue Ridge Networks, a provider of secure communications products and managed virtual private network (VPN) services, a five-year, blanket purchase agreement to provide an...

Boston joins EPA Partnership, purchases Green Power.(GREEN NEWS)
June 1, 2006... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the City of Boston, MA, has joined its Green Power Partnership by purchasing more green power than any local government in New England. "I'm proud that Boston has been recognized...

Washington State requires electronics companies to pay for recycling.(GREEN NEWS)
June 1, 2006... Governor Christine O. Gregoire of Washington signed into law one of the most extensive electronic waste recycling bills in the country. The effort was led by Washington Environmental Council (WEC) Policy Director, Mo McBroom, along with the...

Clean Cities 2006 presentations are available online.(Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... More than 1,700 people attended the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006, held May 7 to 10, in Phoenix, AZ. The theme, Fueling Economic Solutions, was realized as 150 speakers and 85 exhibitors provided attendees with the information necessary...

Connecticut issues green cleaning executive order.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Governor M. Jodi Rell issued an Executive Order directing all state agencies to buy and use environmentally-safe cleaning products. The order took effect immediately and agencies began transitioning to greener cleaning products. "By using...

Web site adds green fraud advisory.(GREEN NEWS)
June 1, 2006... The EcoLogo Program, formerly known as the Environmental Choice Program, has instituted a new Fraud Advisory to help public- and privatesector purchasers make sure the products they select are indeed green. The advisory will list...

Looking to purchase clean energy? Free assistance is available.(Responsible Purchasing Network by Center for a New American Dream)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Responsible Purchasing Network (created by the non-profit Center for a New American Dream) and Think Energy, Inc., are offering free assistance to state and municipal governments interested in purchasing clean, renewable power. The center...

San Francisco mayor announces citywide biodiesel plan.(GREEN NEWS)(Gavin Newsom )
June 1, 2006... The San Francisco City Government has long been a leader in its commitment to alternative transportation fuels to promote clean air, encourage renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor Gavin Newsom recently issued an...

Arkansas municipality goes out for bid on biodiesel pumps, tanks.(City of Fayetteville)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The City of Fayetteville, AR, has begun the process to run its diesel fleet on a blended fuel that includes 20 percent biodiesel (B20). Faced with the need to purchase fuel tanks for the city fleet, Mayor Dan Coody asked his staff to check...

Teleconference to help identify green computers.(GREEN NEWS)
June 1, 2006... To help purchasers identify environmentally preferable computers, the Center for a New American Dream will co-host a teleconference on July 25, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EDT), with the Green Electronics Council (GEC). GEC is the organization that...