The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Author: Larry Berglund Negotiation competencies are a must in procurement. Whether in the private or public sector, you are always negotiating. Characterized as one of a few players in a market which control pricing or supply such as foods, communications, airlines, or office supplies. Where can you find leverage?

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Negotiation Buyers Price Procurement 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

Depending on the scope of the project, various amounts of landscaping supplies, equipment and tools will be required to make the grounds sparkle. McGinty tells Co-op Solutions that government project managers should analyze each project before they make significant investments in landscape tools, equipment and other products.

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Government Government Bidding Purchasing 98

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

HUBZone-certified businesses not only gain eligibility for set-aside contracts but also receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. Management approach: outline your approach to project management and how you will ensure successful execution.

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Government Government Government Contracts Procurement 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Mitchell warns that “Agencies may have poor outcomes when a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solicitation is awarded, and the public entity then goes completely hands-off and simply expects perfection with the final deliverable.” These team players can help to comprehensively develop the desired end result of the project.

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Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management 110

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here are a few more skills Cunningham feels belong on the IT purchasing team: project management, financial analysis and communication skills. Through that leverage, Cunningham believes that governments can often secure better pricing and terms than they would individually.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you want a supplier to work quickly, to provide their best ideas, people or products to support your business, they won’t be responsive if for the last three years you only communicated to beat them up on price or criticise their delivery performance. That’s not something many procurement professionals traditionally consider. .

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Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 65

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Proposals should: Clearly demonstrate how your solutions meet the government’s needs Showcase your expertise and past performance Include references to successful past projects to enhance the credibility of your proposal. These regulations ensure that all federal procurement processes are transparent and standardized.

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Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52