Rain, Fire and Car Crashes: How Ballot Boxes are Built to Withstand the World
The boxes are developed to include a host of built-in security features to keep ballots safe.
A New Service Model for Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Programs
COMMENTARY | A “shared services” model for procurement could eliminate some of the problems and pain points faced by state and local governments in the wake of a disaster.
Lessons Learned in Procurement Overhaul
COMMENTARY | The New York City chief procurement officer shares lessons learned for reforming a procurement system.
It’s Time To Rethink Government Purchasing
COMMENTARY | State and local governments are exhausting their vendor lists. It is time to rethink what can be standardized across jurisdictions—and with it, how we purchase.
40 Startups to Work With 22 Governments on Civic Tech Challenges
The Startup in Residence Program has grown and even inspired California’s governor to turn its approach to innovation into a new procurement pathway.
Kansas Gov.-Elect Vows to Scrutinize State’s No-Bid Contracts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Small-town sex trafficking in South Dakota … counties with the most deportations … and North Carolina vaccination exemptions.
Pressuring Gun and Ammo Manufacturers Through Police Procurement
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | A grim search in Calif. for the missing in Paradise … Mich. PFAS blood tests … the best big U.S. airport … and ‘pot for potholes.’
Can ‘Mad Libs’ Save Our Failing Infrastructure?
A resiliency team takes an out-of-the-box approach to America’s least sexy problem.
Amazon Contract to Supply Schools and Localities Attracts Criticism
About 1,500 schools and local governments have adopted a deal to buy goods from the online retailer. One group is raising concerns.
Montana Governor's Executive Order Ties Net Neutrality to State Contracts
STATE & LOCAL ROUNDUP: Louisiana governor’s “ugly” budget; explore Florida's unsolved homicide cases; and why Lincoln, Nebraska will see big benefits from New York's future subway cars.
Rethinking Our Century-Old Approach to Paying for Infrastructure
Our crumbling infrastructure can be fixed if we change how we fund capital investments and maintenance.
Buying Into the Internet of Things
States need to be smart and strategic when purchasing connected devices, according to Alaska's chief procurement officer.
Washington State's CIO on the Impending ‘Sea Change’ in Purchasing Government IT
WATCH: As Michael Cockrill leaves public service, he reflected with Route Fifty on rebranding ‘public service’ and how purchasing IT is fundamentally changing.
36,000 Obsolete Smartphones at the Center of NYPD Procurement Mess
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Feds call Denver ordinance “dangerous”; major IT upgrades in San Francisco; and water pressure busts pipes in booming N.C. town.
Why Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Puts Alaska in Tough Spot
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Connecticut’s schools face major budget heartburn; Airbnb bookings for eclipse have extra benefit for Wyoming; and it’s City Hall Selfie Day!
Contractors Are Confident Amid Uncertain Political Environment
Businesses that sell to government are bullish—buoyed by an uptick in voter-approved infrastructure spending, as well as an increase in bids and RFPs.
Charlotte Is Among 5 Cities Developing More Inclusive Procurement
“We know that diverse and equitable communities tend to be more economically and civically vibrant and experience more growth,” said a Living Cities employee of its latest City Accelerator cohort.
What’s Causing State and Local Government Procurement Efforts to Struggle?
Government officials reported declines in response time, customer service and reputation regarding bids and RFPs, according to a new performance index.
A New Way of Procuring Radios? Roger That.
In a guest article, the executive director of the National Association of State Procurement Officials shares how one state’s contracting improvements brought significant savings that materialized in multiple ways.
Infrastructure Spending Fuels Big State and Local Procurement Gains
Did your state see gains?
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