Government Procurement articles from October 2002

Government Procurement archives from October 2002

Regulation flexibility. (Frisch Findings).
October 1, 2002... At this year's NIGP conference, I had the opportunity to speak with many public-procurement professionals. I asked attendees about current trends, best practices, and roadblocks. A number of attendees expressed concern that they are operating...

Environmentally preferable purchasing--moving beyond "buy recycled". (Green Procurement).
October 1, 2002... In the beginning, there was the buy-recycled movement. Throughout the early 1980s, government purchasers at the federal, state, and local levels began buying recycled-content products to conserve valuable resources and help avert a landfill...

Going once, going twice, sold! (AFV Auction).(automotive fuel vehicles)
October 1, 2002... AFV auctions bring buyers and sellers together. Success in maintaining an alternative-fuel-vehicle (AFV) fleet depends not only on the ability to purchase new vehicles economically, but also to sell used vehicles at fair prices. Resale...

Public and private sector purchasing: one purchaser's perspective. (Public vs. Private).
October 1, 2002... When purchasing professionals from the public and private sectors get together they often begin to debate which one has the most difficult job. The private-sector professional argues that he or she is in a constant state of change and...

Chesapeake purchasers cheer for electronic changes: the City of Chesapeake, VA, cuts computer ordering costs and reduces waiting woes. (Chesapeake).
October 1, 2002... Until recently, The City of Chesapeake, VA, spent roughly $2 million per year on information technology (IT) hardware, software, and services. City employees had to wait up to 12 weeks to receive ordered computers. Obtaining quotes, creating...

Snug-fitting riser rings raise manhole lids up to grade. (Product spotlight: public works).
October 1, 2002... Adjustable rings keep traffic moving smoothly over manhole covers. Withstand downward load of more than 1 million lbs. Select from 12 models, as well as custom risers for rare sizes of manhole lids. Sizes start with minimum rise of 3/4 in.,...

Want to repair leaky pipes without stepping water flow? (Product spotlight: public works).
October 1, 2002... Stop It Pipe Repair System works on all metal and plastic pipes to eliminate leaks, provide spill control, and prevent or reduce environmental contamination. Includes Fix Stix epoxy, which is safe for use on potable water pipes. Pipes are...

Wood recycling machine adds power to daily grind. (Product spotlight: public works).
October 1, 2002... Model 4600 Wood Hog horizontal grinder processes 150 to 400 yds. of wood waste per hr. Tri-axle machine measures approximately 36 1/2 ft. long, 13 ft. high, and 8 1/2 ft. wide. Options include magnetized end pulley with collecting slide tray...

Dump body features center conveyor and foldable sides. (Product spotlight: public works).
October 1, 2002... New Pro-Com multi-purpose dump body caters to municipalities that need a light-duty, versatile truck. Lightweight construction, made of 100,0000-p.s.i., high-tensile steel, eliminates crossmembers. Built-in center conveyor spreads material to...

Clean transit vehicles with heavy-duty wash stations. (Public Works).
October 1, 2002... Transit Wash Systems soak vehicle with detergent-laden water to loosen road grime. Wrap-around brushes clean front, sides, and rear, eliminating need for hydraulic hoses. Rolling 4-in.-dia. guide rails protect tires and vehicle during washing...

Safety partnership builds data communications network. (News).
October 1, 2002... A partnership of public safety and transportation agencies in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia announced plans to build a public safety data communications network for the Washington, D.C. region. The first interoperable...

CD takes the mystery out of Surety Bonds. (Resources).
October 1, 2002... The Surety Information Office (SIO) offers an interactive CD for public agencies, government officials, and legislators--Surety Bonds for Public Owners. The CD contains narrated, PowerPoint presentations explaining the value and benefits of...

e-Procurement Symposium. (Resources).
October 1, 2002... Plan to attend the 2nd Annual e-Procurement Symposium presented by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) on November 20 to 22, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV. NIGP will offer practical applications from practitioners with experience....

Performance-Based Contracting Summit. (Resources).
October 1, 2002... Plan to attend the 2002 Performance-Based Contracting Summit, November 18 to 19, 2002, at the Performance Institute, Arlington, VA. Presented by The Performance Institute, in association with Reason Public Policy Institute and the National...

The State of Florida has signed a seven-year, $280 million contract with Convergys Corp., a firm that specializes in integrated billing, as well as employee and customer care services. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... The State of Florida has signed a seven-year, $280 million contract with Convergys Corp., a firm that specializes in integrated billing, as well as employee and customer care services. The company will support the state's 189,000 employees...

The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) has selected Northrop Grumman Corp. to provide a broad range of information technology services to approximately 250 offices throughout the state. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) has selected Northrop Grumman Corp. to provide a broad range of information technology services to approximately 250 offices throughout the state. The company's Information Technology (IT)...

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the award of a task order to provide enterprise-wide information technology (IT) and telecommunications support services for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Technology, Operations, and Planning. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the award of a task order to provide enterprise-wide information technology (IT) and telecommunications support services for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of...

The Town of Edenton, NC, has selected Environmental Network International, Inc. (ENI), to provide e-procurement software for managing procurement activities. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... The Town of Edenton, NC, has selected Environmental Network International, Inc. (ENI), to provide e-procurement software for managing procurement activities. The software provides buyers with a user-friendly interface and the automated tools to...

Readers. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... Editor's Note: In the August 2002 issue of Government Procurement, columnist Beau Grant wrote of the necessity for procurement professionals to exercise spending responsibility and require purchasing certification in order to be taken seriously...

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it has taken another step towards its goal of issuing smart cards to all active-duty civilians and military personnel by year-end 2003. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it has taken another step towards its goal of issuing smart cards to all active-duty civilians and military personnel by year-end 2003. Schlumberger has been selected as a middleware provider...

Viisage Technology, Inc., supplier of facial recognition biometrics and secure identification systems, has received funding from the DoD, Technical Support Working Group (TSWG). (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... Viisage Technology, Inc., supplier of facial recognition biometrics and secure identification systems, has received funding from the DoD, Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) to continue development of Viisage face recognition tools to be...

The e-Learning, e-Books, and Search&Select knowledge support delivery technology, by NETg, has been chosen to bring the latest IT, desktop application, and business and professional development skills to more than 1.8 million federal employees through the Gov Online Learning Center (www.golearn.gov). (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... The e-Learning, e-Books, and Search&Select knowledge support delivery technology, by NETg, has been chosen to bring the latest IT, desktop application, and business and professional development skills to more than 1.8 million federal employees...

Cecil County, MD, has signed a contract with First Vehicle Services of Cincinnati, OH, for maintenance of its 340-unit fleet. (Contracts).
October 1, 2002... Cecil County, MD, has signed a contract with First Vehicle Services of Cincinnati, OH, for maintenance of its 340-unit fleet. The contract runs for three years and is followed by two additional two-year option periods. Likewise, the...

GPRO web site guide.
October 1, 2002... SANYO Look to Web site to find audio systems, recorders, multiplexers, monitors, controllers, digital cameras, accessories, and other security video equipment as well as batteries, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, heaters, air...

Visualizing the future: steps to government continuity. (Feature).
October 1, 2002... Four years, discussions about disaster planning focused solely on recovery. Most often managers focused on backing up stored data, but rarely looked at the possibility of lost infrastructure or, in the worst case, lost employees. But after...

Ask the "prior question". (Common Sense).
October 1, 2002... As a consultant in public procurement and a master instructor for NIGP, I often hear my clients and students complain that they are not regarded and respected as professionals. The fact of the matter is that how you are regarded and...