Government Procurement articles from October 2004

Government Procurement archives from October 2004

A green success story.(Frisch Findings)(King County's Environmental Purchasing Program)
October 1, 2004... In covering environmental purchasing topics ranging from recycled paper to AFV fleets, our "green" October issues have spotlighted many success stories. One that always comes to mind is King County, WA. The county's commitment to environmental...

Beware of certificate carrying contractors.(Readers)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... On the surface, [the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing's (NIGP) Contractor Certification Program (Frisch Findings, News, August 2004)] sounds like a valuable and legitimate exercise. I have to tell you, however, that it makes every...

A clean sweep: purchasers buy safer, effective, and affordable commercial cleaning chemicals.(The Green Purchaser)
October 1, 2004... Purchasers across the country are carefully examining the cleaning products they buy because cleaning can be a very dirty business. One out of every three commercial cleaning chemical products contains ingredients known to cause human health or...

GSA: supplying the government for 50+ years.(General Services Administration)
October 1, 2004... Prior to the establishment of GSA in 1949, military and civilian agencies maintained their own supply and inventory systems. In the late 1940s, a reorganization study conducted under former President Herbert Hoover revealed a great deal of...

No strings attached.(Case History)(supervisory control and data acquisition system for Romeoville's water infrastructure)
October 1, 2004... As the Village of Romeoville. IL, continues to grow and expand, so does the water infrastructure, including the number of wells, lift stations, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plants. Currently, there are 12 wells, three pump stations,...

When choosing a value-added reseller, weigh all the options.
October 1, 2004... Selling to the government at any level is big business. Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on a variety of goods and services. Unfortunately, stories about wasteful spending on grossly overpriced toilet seats became fodder for...

To fly or not to fly,: that is the question.(ethics in government procurement)
October 1, 2004... Each year the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) holds an essay contest on ethics. The following problem was presented to contest entrants: As the procurement official for your entity, you are aware that any unethical conduct...

Whirlwind of activity surrounds procurement conference: sorry, Charley--hurricane force couldn't stop this father and son from traveling along the gulf coast.(National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Show Experience)
October 1, 2004... My reasons for attending the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) convention were simple. In my nearly 20 years of experience working with government officials and the vendor community, I regularly attend conventions geared to...

Reflective tape keeps pavement markings bright, even on rainy nights.(Product spotlight: public works)(Stamark Wet Reflective Tapes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Use Stamark Wet Reflective Tapes to mark temporary construction projects in highway work zones, as well as for permanent applications. Tape surface boasts encapsulated, reflective lenses that stay visible in wet or dry conditions. In contrast,...

Utility tractor works as a trencher, plow, or backhoe.(Product spotlight: public works)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Model RT650 offers attachments such as a center-mounted trencher, vibratory plow, hydraulic sliding offset trencher, and backhoe. Ideal for installing utility lines for water, gas, or electric service, as well as cables and irrigation systems....

Recycled-rubber pavers create earth-friendly sidewalks.(Product spotlight: public works)(Rubbersidewalks Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Reversible, resilient pavers ensure safe passage for all pedestrian and wheeled traffic, at permanent or temporary sites. Use instead of concrete sidewalks to prevent cracked and buckled pavement. Reduces costs of making concrete repairs, as...

To clean sewer pipelines, rely on portable, powerful machine.(Product spotlight: public works)(Electric Eel Manufacturing Company Inc.'s Model 800 )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Model 800 cleans 4- to 24-in.-dia. sewer pipelines at distances up to 650 ft. Runs self-feeding, municipal cable in 8-ft. sections--no need for operator to handle cable. Hand lever allows for variable cleaning speeds with full torque from 50 to...

Spruce up city streets with a wide selection of sweepers.(Product spotlight: public works)(Schwarze Industries Inc.'s Model M6000 broom sweeper )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Model M6000 broom sweeper comes in versions that run on diesel fuel or compressed natural gas. Mounted on cab-over or conventional chassis, with single or twin engines. All models hold at least 350 gals. of water for suppressing dust on...

Multipurpose trash pump boasts self-priming design.(Product spotlight: public works)(Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company Inc.'s Model 6H-DDST-3-2011 trash pump)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Expedite a variety of construction jobs with Model 6H-DDST-3-2011 trash pump. Made of cast iron. Handles 3-in.-dia. spherical solids. maximum capacity of 1,500 g.p.m., with heads up to 102 ft. Thompson Pump and Mfg. Co., Inc., Port...

Performance review board's proposed reforms could save California billions.(News)
October 1, 2004... The State of California has released a report that calls for the sweeping reorganization of state government and procurement, actions it estimates could save the state $32 billion over the next five years. The 2,500-page report, titled...

Program will help collect, compare, analyze, and share security information.(News)(Einstein pilot project)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) of the Department of Homeland Security is working on an automated process for collecting, comparing, analyzing, and sharing computer security information across the federal government. The goal of the...

Kissimmee counts on kiosks to extend online capabilities.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Thanks to Web-based, self-service kiosks located throughout the city, citizens of Kissimmee, FL, will soon be able to complete a variety of government transactions online. Residents may check the status of license applications, pay tees,...

Vendor fair to promote public-private partnerships.(Resources)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Bay Area Vendor Fair will be held on February 10, 2005 at the Oakland Marriott City Center in Oakland, CA. The fair seeks to promote partnerships and generate contracting opportunities with both private and public sectors. This year's...

Tips for secure, electronic information sharing.(Resources)
October 1, 2004... In late 2003, The House Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Governmental Relations issued its third annual report card, grading computer security efforts at 24 major executive branch agencies with...

E-newsletter to guide government travelers.(News)(Cahners Business Information Inc.'s new GAG Official Traveler Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Official Airline Guides (OAG), a source of independent flight schedule information, announces the launch of the GAG Official Traveler Update, an e-newsletter focused exclusively on government and military travel. The monthly e-newsletter...

Report reveals actions required to reduce future blackout risk.(Resources)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... On August 14, 2003, the largest power blackout in North American history left up to 50 million people in eight states and the Province of Ontario without electricity. In its new report, "The August 14 Blackout One Year Later: Actions Taken...

Los Angeles-based Larta Institute will manage a commercialization assistance program for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Bethesda, MD.(Contracts)(Maryland)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Los Angeles-based Larta Institute will manage a commercialization assistance program for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Bethesda, MD. The multi-year, $2.5 million nationwide program will help promising life science...

Harris Corp., Melbourne, FL, has been selected by the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).(Contracts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Harris Corp., Melbourne, FL, has been selected by the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for a potential 10-year, $1 billion program to provide operations, maintenance, and support services for the agency's global communications and...

Graybar, St. Louis, MO, a distributor of communications and electrical products and related supply chain management and logistics services, has won a two-year contract renewal with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).(Contracts)
October 1, 2004... Graybar, St. Louis, MO, a distributor of communications and electrical products and related supply chain management and logistics services, has won a two-year contract renewal with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), valued at an estimated $40...

MX Logic, Inc.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MX Logic, Inc., Denver, CO, a provider of e-mail defense solutions, has added 10 government entities to its list of customers: California Integrated Waste Management Board; Colorado Department of Public Safety; Fairfax County (VA) Water...

Houston-based SkyPort International, Inc. and Herndon, VA-based iDirect Technologies, Inc. have been awarded a contract for a joint satellite solution to provide an emergency communications network to National Guard teams.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Houston-based SkyPort International, Inc. and Herndon, VA-based iDirect Technologies, Inc. have been awarded a contract for a joint satellite solution to provide an emergency communications network to National Guard teams designed to assist...

The City and County of Honolulu have placed an order with AT&T Wireless for 1,600 EDGE wireless modem cards.(Contracts)(Extensible Distributed Geographical Information System )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The City and County of Honolulu have placed an order with AT&T Wireless for 1,600 EDGE wireless modem cards. The cards will work in conjunction with laptops mount-ed in patrol cars, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles, allowing fast...

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded a contract to ePlus Technology, Inc., Herndon, VA, for IT networking gear, as well as disk drives, printers, and other computer peripherals.(Contracts)(Virginia, information technology)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded a contract to ePlus Technology, Inc., Herndon, VA, for IT networking gear, as well as disk drives, printers, and other computer peripherals. The contract, which is renewable up to four years, will...

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Civic GX sedan features)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Named the cleanest internal-combustion vehicle on earth by the EPA, the 2005 Civic GX sedan is ideal for parking enforcement, security patrol, or just getting around. Plus, the GX has everything you'd expect from a Civic, like a roomy cabin and...

Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. makes a prefabricated, reinforced thermoplastic, single-ply rooting system for commercial and industrial buildings with flat and low-sloped roofs. The Duro-Last Roofing System is leak-proof, virtually maintenance-free,...

Ford Fleet.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Check out Ford Fleet online where the answers to your fleet questions are a mouse click including the 2005 Towing Guide. NHTSA Rollover Ratings, the Global Fleet Web site, and 2005 Model Year Fleet Incentives. Drop-down menus include Product...

GM Alternative Fuel Vehicles.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(General Motors Corp.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Explore the 2005 vehicle lineup, including 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...

Biobarrier.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Reemay Inc.'s product information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Reemay, Inc. manufactures Biobarrier[R], Biobarrier[R] II and Biobarrier[R] II Tree Skirt products made of nonwoven, polypropylene geotextile fabric with permanently attached nodules that contain trifluralin. Trifluralin prevents root tip cells...

Ford Commercial Truck.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Ford Motor Co.)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Ford Motor Co. is more than a global corporation. It's a world of people nearly 400,000 strong, connecting with customers every day. Ford offers the widest variety of trucks built for commercial applications. Everything from E-Series cargo vans...

Garland Co., Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(roofing services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Garland Co., Inc Is an IS0 9001-certified company offering high-performance systems that meet today's roofing requirements. Garland manufactures a full line of hot and cold built-up systems, modified bitumen and fluid-applied systems, as...

Grasshopper Co.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... For nearly 35 years, family-owned Grasshopper Co. has studied the needs of government entities and turf-care professionals. Our engineers research and test new product features and improvements at our 300,000-sq.-ft, facility in Moundridge, KS....

Harper Industries, Inc./Deweze.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(DewEze Manufacturing Inc.)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... 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....

Mastercard International, Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Mastercard offers customized payment plans for the public sector. Learn about card programs including the totally integrated multicard, and cards for purchasing, fleet, and travel. Also compare card benefits, peruse e-business and branding...

R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co., Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(services)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co., Inc. has manufactured PILOT ROCK outdoor park and campground site furnishings since 1959. We utilize integrated computer technology throughout the company to deliver innovative designs, quality construction, and...

Tremco, Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance Division provides roofing and weatherproofing peace of mind to facility managers and engineers. Tremco's mission complements our approach to roofing--the Roof Life Cycle Approach. Tremco strives to...

Lawson Software.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Lawson Software, we're dedicated to maximizing your most valuable resource: time. Our software, services, and support offerings are designed to help you and your organization focus on strategy, concentrate on growth, and realize your potential....

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, formerly Hammer's Plastic Recycling, processes commercially viable, 100%-recycled, mixed-plastic products Automated production lines are used to manufacture car stops, speed bumps, landscape timbers, posts, park...

Safety Storage.(GPRO Web Site Guide)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Choose your next prefabricated building from Safety Storage. Heavy-gauge steel, relocatable products include structures for safe storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials and chemicals; equipment weather protection, spill/leak...

Wausau Paper.(GPRO Web Site Guide)
October 1, 2004... At Wausau Paper, we're known for our market leadership, innovative new products, and superior customer service. We make fine uncoated printing and writing papers, technical specialty papers, and towel and tissue products. We operate 10...

Beware of "bundling".(Common Sense)
October 1, 2004... Ever wonder why government transportation projects seldom get done on time, and the price for completion keeps going up and up? Getting tired of the propositions on the ballot for additional funding to finish the tunnel, freeway or light rail...