American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Cunningham says cooperative agreements can help cities and counties acquire needed technology.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 111

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

Price 90

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 90

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, the focus on delivering a conventional energy business in a value-focused way has led to more disputes due to finely balanced economics and resource shortages. This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. ICC, SIAC).

Price 59

Price Negotiation Finance Accountability 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

Procurement 49

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 49

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tail Spend can be wrought with legal and financial challenges; procurement teams must balance and often bend corporate policies to make room for approvals. . Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Tail Spend Challenges. Lack of control or visibility into what is being spent and with which suppliers.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Kosovo Can Seek Compensation for Investor-caused Damages To maintain a balanced relationship between the host state and the investor, Chapter II of the 2024 Law on Sustainable Investments outlines not only the rights but also the obligations of investors.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Balance Negotiation Corruption 98

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

SCL AI Clauses The SCL AI clauses have a clear commercial orientation and are meant as a starting point for supplier-customer negotiations, which is reflected on the fact that the proposed clauses contain two options: (1) a ‘pro-supplier’ drafting based on off-the-shelf provision, and (2) a ‘pro-customer’ drafting based on a bespoke arrangement.

Supplier 74

Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 74

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To move forward, agencies need well-balanced, well-rested, inspired employees, not burned-out ones. Creating a list of non-negotiables helps us uncover what’s important to us, and from them we can create, communicate and negotiate boundaries to support and shield our priorities.” ” Establish Boundaries at Home.

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Balance Import Media 59

Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. So, this fellow VK had participated in all of the work on the Navy’s behalf for the first phase of this long-term program, and while he was negotiating and dealing with Raytheon, he was also trying to get a job there, basically, and got the job. Tom Temin Right?

Government 104

Government Government Negotiation Ethics 104

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

That said, the best procurement teams are great at finding the balance between leveraging vendor expertise while staying impartial in their decision making. These partnerships can be powerful tools for increasing implementation speeds and meeting aggressive sustainability goals.

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Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 52

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Securing a contract involves preparing a competitive proposal that meets the solicitation document’s requirements, developing effective pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability, and potentially navigating subcontracting and partnerships.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

In this regard, states and stakeholders would have to work on finding a more balanced approach which takes into account public participation, transparency and steps to make it more legitimate in the eyes of public. Rowley, KC observed that treaties have to be negotiated like contracts. Where do We Stand?

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Sustainability Accountability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

Price 49

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 49

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Clients see value in AI replacing routine tasks but are skeptical of using it in high-level work, such as in M&A negotiations. Kuantyrov enumerated a few challenges that emerging economies such as Kazakhstan face when negotiating BITs with big economic players in relation to leverage and experience.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JUNE 3, 2022

Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Clause s The DOD Guidance focuses on the use of EPA clauses for contracts “ developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation.” ” The Guidance advises Contracting Officers to consider a number of factors when including an EPA clause in a contract.

Government 40

Government Government Price Supply Chain 40

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Finally, Thierry Tomasi shared his experience with investment funds in France, noting how cultural differences can shape disputes, particularly around contract negotiation and document production. He also expressed curiosity about the effectiveness of the “ carta arbitral ” in facilitating communication between arbitral tribunals and courts.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Import Integration 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Just some checks and balances, so we’re doing this in a collaborative manner, we’re taking a risk management approach to cybersecurity, both for the government and for the contractor,” Schneider said. The groups also said there should be an appeals process so contractors can object to “unnecessary” access to systems.

Professional Services 110

Professional Services Import Data Balance 110

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, for both DHHS and Cloud Harbor, the ability to make corrections to minor irregularities only applies to procurements that are performed according to FAR Part 14, pertaining to sealed bidding with non-negotiated procurements.

Evaluation 55

Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 55

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

In a firm-fixed-price contract, the contractor completes the project requirements at a negotiated price, which does not change, and the contractor bears full responsibility for profit or loss. In these contracts, the profit varies and is adjusted based on the contractor’s performance and the final negotiated fee.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Government Contracts 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Westinghouse (1984) and Gasum v.

Contract 52

Contract Balance Negotiation Insurance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

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Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Professor Giorgetti also noted the lengthy negotiation process of the Codes and underscored the potential for divergence in ethical rules arising from their bifurcated nature. For others, there is a growing risk of disputes as States balance investor obligations with environmental commitments.

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Ethics Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rodrigo Bahia explained these put them ‘in line’ with the principles of the rest of the industry internationally which supports levelling the playing field for negotiations, even though the templates still present important concerns. It’s a balance. Rodrigo added that the enforceability of these clauses is yet to be tested.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Good business developers are able to communicate effectively, build trust, and negotiate effectively. Once you complete this course, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to – Balance a successful career with a remote lifestyle (flexibility!) Apply your highly transferable BD skills to any company (competence!)

Quality 52

Quality Media Procurement Government Contracts 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 31, 2024

After lengthy negotiations, on June 29, 2020, the parties agreed to annul the Contract, signing an agreement called “Termination and Cancellation Notice”. On February 6, 2020, the Buyer paid the Seller – as an advance payment and against the fixed price – the total amount of USD 101,250. The seat of the arbitration was Singapore.

Buyers 52

Buyers Balance Price Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later. It’s a fine balance. Contrastingly, BRAMIA allows some state and social control over dispute proceedings. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

Balance 52

Balance Contract Transparency Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later. It’s a fine balance. Contrastingly, BRAMIA allows some state and social control over dispute proceedings. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

Balance 52

Balance Contract Transparency Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 13, 2024

In his words, the two necessary elements for a mediation to be potentially successful were: (i) a clearly authorized government official who has the capacity to conduct the negotiations, and (ii) the State’s will to reach an agreement. However, governments officials usually lack the authority and interest to mediate.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Negotiation Government 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You know that this bill, which was negotiated both between the House and the Senate. And this sudden change then can really change a company’s balance sheet as well as its activities. It changes the balance sheets. And it has an R&D tax credit change that a lot of companies welcome. David Berteau It does.

Professional Services 97

Professional Services Bidding Contract Balance 97

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

One solution is for legal teams to establish record processes at the time contracts are being negotiated. The negotiation team being most of the time different from the executing team, gathering all relevant knowledge about a case or a contract requires an in-house counsel to grab information from other persons involved in the project.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Negotiation Tender 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

To accommodate changing shopping behaviors and deliver experiences that delight customers, retailers will need to find the right balance. While some shoppers will begin their research for products online, then visit the store to complete a purchase, others will visit the store to see and feel a product, then complete the purchase online.

Retail 52

Retail Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In 2012, SANESSOL requested a tariff revision, arguing for the necessity of re-establishing the contractual balance. Pursuant to Municipal Decree No. 3,066/2007, the matter was evaluated by the Mirassol Water and Sewage Services Regulatory Agency (“ARSAE”), which denied the request in the administrative sphere.

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Participation Evaluation Bidding Public Bidding 52

Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

But the EU’s submission and the September meeting are no more than stepping stones to initiate negotiations at MC13. Needless to say, we are still far from a negotiated outcome. The post Efforts to Curtail the Global Race on Industrial Subsidies appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.

Export 40

Export Negotiation Manufacturing Import 40

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If there was a balance in the regulation where social impact and price and technical proposal and past performance, if all of those were weighted equally, then the government would truly get the best value and the best benefit from each of those contracts. A lot of those things are now becoming a priority and a requirement of the program.

Procurement 104

Procurement Price Thresholds Contract 104

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

Therefore, he emphasized the need to find the right balance between the protection of these important public policy goods and promoting and attracting FDI to foster economic development and increase the standard of living. In sum, the main take away of this rich panel discussion was that the right balance must be found.

Balance 52

Balance Export Sustainability Import 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A lot of agencies view procurement as a transactional tool for negotiating with suppliers. That is absolutely non-negotiable, and our Bonfire system has helped us achieve that.”. We must look at this through the lens of ‘how can these investments fundamentally alter the balance sheet?’” We need to have transparency.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Efficiency 59

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Although the UN Report acknowledges this ongoing effort, it falls short in explaining why the changes being negotiated by states are deemed insufficient. By embedding these principles in IIAs, States are creating a legal foundation that can balance investor rights with the urgent need for environmental protection and social equity.

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Sustainability Corruption Balance Influencing 52