Article How cooperative contracts can overcome procurement challenges 12th December 2017 Kirkland, Wash., a city of almost 88,000 on the eastern shores of Lake Washington, often relies on cooperative agreements, says its purchasing agent, Greg Piland.
Article Pets get fast heat relief at New Jersey shelter 15th November 2017 When the air conditioning broke down at an Ocean City, N.J., animal shelter this past July, a U.S. Communities cooperative agreement helped expedite installation of rented A/C units so a variety of stray pets stayed comfortable.
Article Advancing traffic safety to achieve zero fatalities 30th October 2017 Vision Zero is a collaborative strategy aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
Article Public procurement workforces are shrinking, but help is on the way 23rd October 2017 Bryan Eaves of Sourcing Business Solutions says technology can help public procurement teams become more efficient.
Article Arizona procurement resources help lay groundwork for cooperative purchases 10th October 2017 Cooperative purchasing guideline and questionnaire can aid public buyers everywhere.
Article Coops can be useful tools for IT buys 25th September 2017 Wyoming’s Brett Adams-Case says cooperative contracts can aid lean and smaller public purchasing groups when buying technology.
Article Procurement chief: Keeping track of paperwork is key when buying from coops 11th September 2017 Procurement manager Sue Ownby says it’s important to keep close tabs on paperwork for cooperative buys.
Article Best practices from a procurement pro when considering cooperative pacts 28th August 2017 Bob Walla, purchasing agent for the Lincoln/Lancaster County (Neb.) Purchasing Department, outlines the detailed steps his agency follows in the cooperative buying process.
Article Governments spend heavily for translation and foreign language services 22nd August 2017 Cities and counties need language services in many areas, says Don DePalma, founder of the Common Sense Advisory research firm. Language Select has been awarded U.S. Communities’ cooperative contract for foreign language interpretation, translation and related services.
Article An experienced procurement professional appraises and praises cooperative agreements 14th August 2017 Maija Lampinen, Procurement and Contracts Administrator for the Port of Everett, Wash., tells why her agency relies on cooperative agreements.
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