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

American City & Country

The single most important factor for any organization to consider when buying technology is collaboration, both internally and with potential solution providers. In many cases, our cooperative contracts qualify in most jurisdictions as competitively bid and awarded, making them eligible for expedited (or simplified) acquisitions processes.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing practices: Outsourcing the procurement functions from running a competitive bid through to supplier selection, can complement the need for internal responsibility. Outsourcing is getting attention.

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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. For example, a municipal government in BC partnered with a local manufacturer to collaborate with the design and build of an accessible and cost-effective public bathroom.

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Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

American City & Country

These consultants can take on the writing of the differing program grant applications and typically do so at no cost to the municipality. If the grant is successful and recipient municipalities bid out aspects of the grant implementation, the consultants can participate in the competitive bid response.

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Contract with the Government: Essentials for Businesses

Select GCR

Working with a contracting consultant can streamline the procurement process, offering valuable insights, proposal preparation assistance, and compliance management to help businesses successfully navigate federal contract requirements. Evaluate the consultant’s knowledge of specific agencies or set-aside programs relevant to your business.

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What is a RFP?

Select GCR

Organizations use RFPs to ensure a fair and competitive bidding process, allowing them to select the most qualified and cost-effective vendor or service provider for a particular project. RFPs are also employed for facility construction or renovation projects, collaborative initiatives, and training or capacity-building endeavors.