Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

MARCH 9, 2023

Public Works Resource Guide: I have written a Public Works Resource Guide for Washington state's Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC). The online book is being edited now and hopefully will be available by late spring or early summer at mrsc.org. It is a best practices guide to everything about public construction contracting. The main sections of the book are as follows: Foundations Competition Bidding Documents Implementation Compliance Resources Memoir: I have also written a candid a

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Competitive Bidding Bidding Contract IT 130

Art of Procurement

MARCH 23, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – March 24th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Telles.eu

MARCH 24, 2023

I spent some time over the last couple of weeks preparing my electronic procurement slides for some classes at the University of Belgrade and had a chance to look into eForms. My views about the lack of ambition of the current crop of electronic procurement related rules are not new, particularly in connection with the ESPD and eCertis. The first is still a form dependant on data being manually filled and checked and the second a ‘reference’ tool and not a canonical source of information parties

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Electronics Procurement Data Quality 100

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 3, 2023

Experts are worried about the future of the federal cyber workforce. There are “significant gaps,” especially in recruiting and retaining younger cyber professionals, says Michelle Amante, vice president of federal workforce programs at the Partnership for Public Service. She has called for “a shared government responsibility for recruiting and training the next generation of technologists.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

Logistics

GovLoop

MARCH 22, 2023

Data drives decisions — both good and bad. The days of “static data” housed in filing cabinets or resources like encyclopedias are long over. As Richard Breakiron, Commvault’s Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives for the Federal Sector, points out, agency and mission readiness and success are driven by “data readiness,” and today data is a “flow variable” and the challenge is managing the volume, velocity and variety of data for actionable insight.

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Public Procurement Intl

MARCH 21, 2023

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 23, 2023

Nothing that is simple is real, and nothing that is real is simple. Procurement and supply chain professionals excel at. The post [Pod] The Next Phase of Dial P for Procurement Begins appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Procurement Business Strategy Risk Management 128

Telles.eu

MARCH 24, 2023

As mentioned on yesterday's blogpost, one of the doubts I had on my mind was on the legality of the transposition of Article 72 of Directive 2014/24/EU into Portugal in its current draft of Article 370 of the Public Contracts Code. The Portuguese law makers have taken a fairly complex and convoluted article from the Directive and the with the draft(s) introduced in May 2021 and November 2022 simply butchered it to its bare bones.

Quantity 100

Quantity Contract IT Public Procurement 100

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

For women in IT, the road to a federal government C-suite position may involve working at multiple agencies, navigating remote assignments and honing an exceptional blend of technical expertise and leadership savvy. In recent years, several women have assumed key roles in federal technology leadership, from Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Lisa Costa to Raylene Yung, executive director of the $1.2 billion Technology Modernization Fund.

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GovLoop

MARCH 31, 2023

The GovLoop “ Decision Intelligence: New Possibilities for Data-Based Decision-Making ” guide explores creative ways for agencies to maximize data’s potential, and examines concerns regarding what data is used, for what purpose. Here are related resources you might find helpful. ⇒ Practices to Improve Data Stewardship and Value A part of the Federal Data Strategy, these are actionable goals to help agencies, practitioners and policymakers improve government’s use of data.

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Bonfire

MARCH 28, 2023

Mitigating risk is one of the most important responsibilities an organization’s finance leader has. So why do so few pay close attention to procurement, an area bristling with risk? Can they trust that others in their organizations are looking after those risks, or is this a potentially dangerous blind spot for them? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the risks inherent in public sector procurement and why finance leaders should care.

Finance 52

Finance Procurement Evaluation Bidder 52

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared?

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E-procurement Procurement Strategies Supplier Finance 52

Art of Procurement

MARCH 2, 2023

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – March 3rd, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 24, 2023

I have recently had some interesting discussions on the role of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in liberalising procurement-related international trade. The standard analysis is that FTAs serve the purpose of reciprocally opening up procurement markets to the economic operators of the signatory parties, and that the parties negotiate them on the basis of reciprocal concessions so that the market access given by A to economic operators from B roughly equates that given by B to economic operators fro

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Procurement Buyers Tender Negotiation 52

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 8, 2023

Ronla Henry-Reeves works with the National Weather Service, but she’s not the person to ask if you’re wondering about the week ahead. Her expertise is the technology behind the scenes: a system the agency’s forecasters call AWIPS. The Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System is a national network of high-powered computers that integrates meteorological and hydrological data with satellite and radar imagery.

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GovLoop

MARCH 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and the federal government is investing heavily in this up-and-coming tech as a line of defense against increasingly advanced cyberattacks. AI has been touted as a game-changer for agencies, with many organizations utilizing it for better decision-making and to perform predictive analysis that allows for proactive cyber defense.

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Select GCR

MARCH 23, 2023

United States Government Funds Veteran Business Programs The federal government sets aside lower competition contract opportunities to encourage small business ownership among veterans. Currently, only 2.5 million U.S. businesses are veteran owned. In 2023, there are over 18 million veterans in the United States with over 19% of these veterans classified as service-disabled veterans.

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Government Contracts Contract Participation Government 52

ivalua

MARCH 22, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville! March 22, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum Y’all Ready? We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Nashville. This year we’re embarking on a journey toward “Breaking New Ground” !

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 19, 2023

“I didn’t set out to try and make content for everybody. My goal in those early days was, if I. The post [Pod] The Journey to 1 Million Downloads of the Art of Procurement Podcast w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Leadership 80

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 23, 2023

I had the honour of being invited to contribute to a future publication to celebrate the EFTA Court’s 30th Anniversary in 2024. I was asked to revisit the Fosen-Linjen Saga on the EFTA Court’s interpretation of the threshold for liability in damages arising from breaches of EU/EEA procurement law. The abstract of my chapter is as follows: The 2017-2019 Fosen-Linjen Saga saw the EFTA Court issue diametrically opposed views on the threshold for damages liability arising from breaches of EEA/EU pub

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Thresholds Procurement Public Procurement Contract 52

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

Agencies continue to struggle with timely server replacements because they tend to treat them as capital expenditures rather than operating expenses, according to Mark D’Alessandro, senior director of data center sales for Dell Technologies. Agencies already pay for cloud services via monthly plans or subscription fees. If they apply the same operational expenditure or consumption model to hardware purchases, they’ll free up money for other IT modernization projects and “stop the clock” on their

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Purchasing Data IT 104

GovLoop

MARCH 22, 2023

Agencies have a lot of data to manage and that can get costly – it’s estimated that 45% or more of all enterprise IT spending will be used toward public cloud solutions by 2026. In order to manage those fluctuating costs, agencies need a way to set a consistent budget for their IT team, while still meeting their organization’s needs for data storage.

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Strategic Planning Capacity Supply Chain Demand 96

Bonfire

MARCH 17, 2023

We recently chatted with seasoned procurement pros at our OntarioTalk event, and they had some great compliance advice that applies to all jurisdictions. Our panelists included: Hend Salem , Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Non Clinical at The Ottawa Hospital Carol Izzio , Director of Procurement at Sheridan College Christine McParland , Director of Residence and Ancillary Services at St.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. Women-led businesses are currently underrepresented in public procurement awards. It is estimated that less than one percent of the $10 trillion spent annually on global public procurement is awarded to women-owned businesses. [1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of publ

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Public Procurement Participation Procurement Import 52

Art of Procurement

MARCH 29, 2023

In this four-part special series, host Philip Ideson speaks with members of the Sievo team. In each episode, we discover. The post [Pod] Facilitating Differentiated Decision Making | Part 3: Talent & Human Decision Making w/ Deep Singh appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Data Management 59

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

In a new draft chapter for my monograph , I explore how, within the broader process of public sector digitalisation, and embroiled in the general ‘race for AI’ and ‘race for AI regulation’, public procurement has two roles. In this post, I summarise the main arguments (all sources, included for quoted materials, are available in the draft chapter). This chapter frames the analysis in the rest of the book and will be fundamental in the review of the other drafts, so comments would be most welcome

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

Hybrid work presents unique security challenges that can put data and systems at risk. Devices may be more easily compromised off-premises, and agencies can face major breaches if those devices are then connected to their networks. Hybrid work also increases reliance on cloud-based applications, which provide a much larger attack surface for bad actors if not properly secured.

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GovLoop

MARCH 20, 2023

In technology modernization, an agency can move only as quickly as its staff can adapt and learn. Quality learning isn’t accomplished by attending a certain number of trainings or watching a certain number of videos. It comes from something bigger: the culture of the agency. Below, three transformation experts share their tips and insights for building a productive learning culture.

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Participation Capacity Quality IT 64

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris! March 6, 2023 | | Ivalua NOW by Eloise Barnum 5 Reasons to Attend 2023 Ivalua NOW Paris – Breaking New Ground We are thrilled to invite procurement leaders, innovators, customers, and colleagues to Ivalua NOW Paris. This year, we’re exploring uncharted territory – embodying the spirit of those who take strides in “Breaking New Ground” !

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Supplier Innovation Finance Supply Chain 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

All countries in the region have signed the Paris Agreement, which aims to increase countries’ resilience and adaptive capacity, as well as stabilize global warming below 2°C and as close to 1.5°C as possible. This objective implies two major challenges for finance ministries. First, they need to help drive large-scale and unprecedented changes in the energy, construction, industry, transportation, agriculture, and other sectors.

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Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

Art of Procurement

MARCH 30, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – March 31st, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Government Contracts Advisor

MARCH 2, 2023

A recent Court of Federal Claims protest case highlights a potential exception to the Blue & Gold Fleet waiver rule and finds an absence of adequate price analysis despite finding there was adequate price competition.

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended the world, it ushered in a new way for the federal government to operate. Many agencies expanded telework to levels that would have been unthinkable in the pre-pandemic era. It’s clear that many federal employees enjoy remote or hybrid work. According to a recent Federal News Network survey, roughly 60 percent of federal employees work in a hybrid setup, 33 percent work entirely remotely, and the remainder work entirely in person.

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Sustainability Networking Import Government 101

GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2023

With the American Rescue Plan (ARP) providing a surge of funding for transformation initiatives, agencies are faced with a dilemma: How do you decide which projects are the best investment? The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which helps run the federal Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), developed criteria for distributing funding to federal agencies.

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Ethics Distribution IT Evaluation 59

NIH NITAAC

MARCH 2, 2023

Late last year, the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a memorandum, M-22-18 , that required federal agencies to comply with the guidelines regarding ensuring the safety and integrity of third-party software on federal information technology systems. This memorandum applied to the use of firmware, operating systems, applications, cloud-based software and general software.

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Distribution Integration Integrity Transparency 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 2, 2023

Source: Wikipedia. I have just uploaded on SSRN the new working paper ‘ Competition Implications of Procurement Digitalisation and the Procurement of Digital Technologies by Central Purchasing Bodies ’, which I will present at the conference on “Centralization and new trends" to be held at the University of Copenhagen on 25-26 April 2023 ( there is still time to register!

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