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Landscape maintenance supplies and equipment are often near the top of local government shopping lists

American City & Country

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies.

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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. This keeps the process fair and accountable.

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Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks

Procureware

They host requests for bids and tenders from buyers and allow vendors to submit bids to multiple organizations. On the downside, you will not have full control over the buying process or vendor qualification criteria. In this article we’ll explore the available options and show the advantages and disadvantages of each.