Government Procurement articles from June 2008

Government Procurement archives from June 2008

New name, new look ... same mission.(CABLE VISION)(GO PRO: The Official Publication of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing)
June 1, 2008... "Ladies and gentlemen... start your engines!" It's a fitting call to action for procurement professionals attending the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing's (NIGP) 63rd Annual Forum and Products and Exposition in Charlotte, N.C....

The softer side of best value?(THE BIG PICTURE)
June 1, 2008... Best value. It's the current buzzword for public procurement professionals. How we define best value for any product or service is often based on defined parameters that express total cost of ownership (another buzzword). Looking beyond the...

Go PRO reader feedback.(Government Procurement)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2008... P-cards defended In reference to the headline article on P-card abuse ["Federal Credit Cards Misused," Washington Post, April 9], in which GAO reported abuses of the federal government's procurement card program, we strongly agree with the...

Meet the new NIGP board president.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Kirk Buffington, CPPO, CPM, MBA, brings a range of professional and academic credentials to his new post as the 2008-2009 president of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Buffington...

UPPCC new certifications.(MEET THE PROS)(Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council)
June 1, 2008... 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...

New NIGP 2008 agency members.(NEW MEMBERS)(National Institute of Governmental Purchasing)
June 1, 2008... 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...

NIGP's 2008 forum will lead procurement pros to the winner's circle.(FORUM HIGHLIGHTS)
June 1, 2008... Each year, the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) hosts the major gathering of government purchasing professionals in North America - this year in Charlotte, N.C. The theme of NIGP's 2008 Annual Conference and Products...

Caterpillar Inc.(EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Booth 625 Company address: 100 N.E. Adams Peoria, IL 61629 http://www.govbidspec.com Contact: Debbie Closen 309-675-8684 closen_debbie@cat.com For more than 80 years, the world has turned to Caterpillar to help build roads and...

Grasshopper Co.(EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Booth 419 Company address: P.O. Box 637 Moundridge, KS 67107 http://grasshoppermower.com Contact: Brent Dobson 620-345-8621 bdobson@grasshoppermower.com Grasshopper Co. is one of the leading zero-turn-mower manufacturers in the...

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance.(EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Booth 620 Company address: 10641 Scripps Summit Ct. San Diego, CA 92131 http://www.hdsupplysolutions.com Contact: Dan Morgan Senior national account manager 404-735-5981 Dan.morgan@hdsupply.com HD Supply Facilities Maintenance...

Institute for Supply Management.(EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Booth 901 Address: P.O. Box 22160 Tempe, AZ 85285 http://www.ism.ws Contact: 480-752-6276 800-888-6276 Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the first and largest supply management association in the world....

National Joint Powers Alliance.(EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Booth 1001 Company address: 200 First St. N.E. Staples, MN 56479 http://www.njpacoop.org Contact: Duff Erholtz National sales manager 888-894-1930 218-894-5490 Duff.Erholtz@njpacoop.org The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) is...

The Home Depot.(EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Booth 511 Company address: 2455 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30339 http://www.homedepot.com Contact: Michael Fiorot 610-504-8587 Michael.Fiorot@homedepot.com The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty...

Knowledge communities: a 'PREP' primer.(IN THE KNOW)(Procurement Response and Emergency Preparedness)
June 1, 2008... The "PREP" (Procurement Response and Emergency Preparedness) program is a highly organized national plan facilitated by NIGP to provide a reliable source of goods and services from one entity to another entity in case of an emergency. These...

Historic Grant site gets another touch of green.(RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING)
June 1, 2008... When President Ulysses S. Grant purchased several hundred acres of Missouri land from his in-laws in the late 1800s, he had their former home - known as White Haven - painted green. Today, the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site near St....

Government building goes green, gold and modular.(RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING)
June 1, 2008... When the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection constructed its new office building in Norristown, Pa., a vegetation-filled roof topped the structure. Wanting to play a leadership role in environmental design, the department...

Nuclear fuel storage.(BRIEFS)
June 1, 2008... The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded contracts to Bethesda, Md.-based Areva Federal Services and Atlanta-based NAC International for the design, licensing and demonstration of the Transportation, Aging and Disposal (TAD) canister system....

Case management contract.(BRIEFS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Under a recently awarded $12.5 million contract, Capita Technologies will develop a client and asset management enterprise solution to improve probate and guardianship services managed by the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector...

A win for Boeing in air tanker protest.(CONTRACTS)
June 1, 2008... Boeing has been given new life in its bid to supply the U.S. Air Force with the next generation of aerial refueling tankers. Just as GO PRO was going to press, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that the Air Force "made a...

Automating procurement processes puts states at the head of the class: in a recent report card grading the quality of government programs in the states, only three states received A's. not coincidentally, all three states are investors in e-procurement systems.(E - PROCUREMENT)
June 1, 2008... We all want efficient government. Efficiency prevents waste and ultimately prevents needless spending of our tax dollars. So when a report card measuring the quality of government in all 50 states doles out only three A's, it's important to...

A New York state of green: Paterson's executive order positions New York state to be on the forefront of the responsible purchasing movement.(GREEN PURCHASING)(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... On April 24, New York Gov. David Paterson signed Executive Order No. 4, establishing a state Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program. The executive order, combined with New York's history of green purchasing, positions the state to...

Seminar.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... JULY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alternative Dispute Resolution Date: July 10-11 Location: Westminster, Md. Instructor: Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO, C.P.M., CPCM Hosted by: Maryland Public Purchasing Association Chapter of...

Webinars.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... Your Ten Tips For Good Specifications Date: July 22 Instructor: Rob Rickard, CPPO, OPBC Foundation of a Good Purchasing Program (live from Forum) Date: July 29 Instructor: Don Buffum, CPPO Building the Best RFP Review...

Chapter conferences.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Conference news)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... 16th Annual Conference and Products Exposition Date: Aug. 27-17 Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP Registration contact: Rhonda M. Mixon, CPPB, 888- 352-6447, mixonr@embarqmail.com 12th Annual Conference, Exposition and Golf...

Why reinvent the wheel? Take advantage of large-scale commodities contracts offered by U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.(COOPERATIVE PURCHASING)
June 1, 2008... Purchasing cooperatives have existed for centuries. They provide savings to their participants by aggregating spending volumes and providing access to better pricing, terms and conditions as well as access to commodities or services....

Defibrillator reinforces new 'hands-only' CPR guidelines.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Lifeline automated external defibrillator (AED) helps revive potential victims of sudden cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation. Meets new guidelines of the American Heart Association, which emphasize chest compressions rather than...

Surveillance-camera enclosure helps police battle inner-city crime.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Model D2-PD, the police version of company's D2 camera enclosure, provides outdoor protection to sensitive IP cameras used for surveillance in urban areas. Flashing light and police colors deter crime by calling attention to police presence....

Respirators feature color-coded straps to aid compliance checks.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(KleenGuard M-series)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... KleenGuard M-series particulate respirators provide breathing protection for workers engaged in grinding, sanding, sweeping, woodworking or related jobs. Offer four levels of protection against dry and oily particulates. Highly visible,...

SCBA meets new safety standards for firefighters.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Warrior passed demanding tests to meet and surpass new NFPA standards. Ergonomic design enhances firefighter comfort and mobility. Features hinged MaxxMotion swivel and pivot mechanism, which adapts to each wearer's body size and contours....

Banded hearing protector adjusts for comfort.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)(Sphere)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... According to the company, Sphere offers the highest attenuation of any banded hearing protector - NRR 28 dB - when used with companion Flex 28 tips. Integrates E-A-R foam earplugs to block noise. Made of lightweight yet durable plastic, which...

Rein in repair costs: when operating equipment breaks down, the race is on to get it back in working order - without going over budget.(FRED MARKS)
June 1, 2008... Contracting for equipment repair services can be challenging for even the most experienced professional. It usually starts with a call from your end user saying something like this: "Our widget broke and it needs to be fixed. I have to take it...

Use life-cycle costing to rake in best value.(PROFUNDITIES)(Essay)
June 1, 2008... Whether it was a coffee table, a gas grill or a garden rake, I never paid much notice to the thought process involved in purchasing some of the more common items found around the house. Looking back, though, I have to ask myself how I justified...