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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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How Lithuania fast-tracked green procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

The government took three key steps: i) careful planning for the green transition; ii) implementing green public procurement (GPP) in practice with a focus on building the capacity of public buyers; and iii) learning powered by data-driven monitoring with a public dashboard. Or how could buyers minimize the very real risk of greenwashing?

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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

After the vendor is chosen According to Mitchell, once a solution has been selected, it is crucial that these same internal managers and stakeholders (mentioned above) actively participate in the development, implementation, deployment and production phases of the project.

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How EdTech and workforce development companies drive business success through AWS Marketplace

AWS Public Sector

Recognizing the value that public sector and education buyers can realize through AWS Marketplace, an increasing number of education technology (EdTech) and workforce development companies are listing their products on AWS Marketplace. The courses span critical professional skills such as project management, development, leadership, and more.

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Top Resources for Small Business Government Contractors

Select GCR

GSA Schedules, also known as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), provide pre-negotiated prices for millions of commercial products and services, making procurement more efficient for federal, state, and local government buyers. Management approach: outline your approach to project management and how you will ensure successful execution.

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Scot Careers Week: Procurement People of Tomorrow

Scottish Government Procurement

I was then guided through the role of procurement within Scotland, shadowing and discussing multi-million-pound projects with procurement buyers, getting a better understanding from Angus and his colleagues on the scope and complexities of real government spending and initiatives.

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Doing Deals: Challenges in Negotiations

The Procurement School

The buyers may feel good they have firm pricing but have little idea as to how much extra this is costing. If prices slide the buyer doesn’t gain and the advantage goes to the seller. Being familiar with nascent construction management options such as Integrated Project Management or Progressive-Design Build methods require expertise.