Blog: State & Local Government

Here are a handful of key procurement performance metrics and indicators that procurement teams should account for as they navigate their construction projects and set priorities.

In the recent webinar Procurement Secrets of High-Performing Local Governments, David Yarkin discussed five trends he's seen in public procurement.

In recent years, cooperative purchasing has rapidly gained adoption as a go-to procurement method for state and local governments and educational institutions. One of the greatest benefits of cooperative purchasing is the tremendous time savings for procurement organizations.    

Federally-funded construction projects can be a mystery for leaders in state and local government and public education. Questions abound regarding which projects qualify for federal funding, complying with federal regulations and accessing available funds. But with public facilities and infrastructure aging fast and revenues shrinking, it is becoming increasingly necessary for local entities to get […]

Lower budgets have become a reality for many in the public and private sectors. Local and state government agencies, school districts, universities, hospitals and others have struggled with trying to accomplish as much as possible with fewer financial resources. Making sure that you’re using the most efficient methods possible is one way to stretch dollars without sacrificing quality.