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Procurement News
Monday, October 13, 2025
Zero-Emission Showcase + Ride & Drive Event November 5, 2025, in Oakland, CA »
FREE Zero-Emission Truck and Off-Road Equipment Showcase + Ride & Drive event Sponsored by the California Air Re...
Monday, October 13, 2025
Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program – Supporting Small Fleets with More Funding and Options »
The Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program (ISEF) is a set aside under the HVIP program that supports small fleets (inclu...
Monday, October 13, 2025
California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Opened September 9, 2025 »
The Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) is an incentive voucher program launched by the California Air R...
Monday, October 13, 2025
Zero-Emission Off-Road Heavy-Duty Funding Opened August 19, 2025 - Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher »
The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is an incentive voucher program launched by the California...
Monday, October 13, 2025
“The Spec That Sank the Server Room” »
  Every seasoned procurement officer knows that bad specs are like bad maps — they’ll take you somewhere, but not...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The ERP Tango: How Procurement and Finance Danced Through the Fire »
It started with a million-dollar mandate and a board directive that read more like a dare than a decision: “Implement a co...
Friday, September 5, 2025
LACE: Unlocking Millions in Savings for California Public Agencies »
By Sean Behan, Chief Operations, San Diego County Purchasing & Contracting Marigene Lim-Viernes, Program Manager, San...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Confessions of a County CPO: “The Clause That Cost Us” »
There are two types of people in this world: those who read the indemnity clause and those who call you at 2 a.m. when it...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Teaming up to tackle student debt »
More than 100,000 New York City employees and their families now have free access to online tools and expert guidance to h...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
How Do You Do? An Introduction to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) »
Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure how an organization or program performs its essential or critical functions. Pub...
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Public Procurement Is Evolving. Is Your Team Ready? »
Behind every contract is a community need. This eBook helps procurement professionals turn process into progress. Learn ho...
Monday, June 9, 2025
Smarter Procurement Starts with AI: Your Playbook for Public Sector Efficiency »
Discover how procurement leaders are streamlining sourcing, contracts, and vendor management with AI and automation. This...
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Contracting for Equity: A Strategic Blueprint for Supplier Diversity in Modern Government »
Local governments invest billions each year—not just to build, but to shape opportunity. Procurement today is about more t...
Monday, April 14, 2025
Profitable Surplus Sales in 2025 »
As the surplus and resale market become increasingly competitive, procurement officials across the nation are seeking to s...
Monday, April 7, 2025
From RFP to ROI: Transform Procurement with AI Scopes, Auto-Tracking & One-Click eSignatures »
Join us for a must-attend webinar where you’ll discover how to unify procurement and contracts, streamline scope creation...
Monday, April 7, 2025
Gearing up for a cleaner future »
With a 26% population increase on the horizon, the city of Graham, North Carolina, needed a waste management solution that...
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Not Your Typical Requisition Workflow Solution »
Say hello to OpenGov Request Management —the dynamic tool redefining requisitions by bridging the gap between requests and...
Monday, February 10, 2025
Reimagining Requisitions (Live Demo) Request Management Automation, Purpose-Built for Procurement »
Procurement professionals know the challenges all too well: requests that stall in approval limbo, compliance headaches, a...
Friday, January 24, 2025
Building resilience through disaster preparedness »
When disaster strikes, the ability to act quickly and effectively can make all the difference. For public agencies and the...
Friday, January 24, 2025
Emerging Procurement Trends: AI, Sustainability, and Strategic Collaboration »
The procurement industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advances in technology, a heightened focus on...
Friday, January 24, 2025
4 Reasons Why Procurement Isn’t Seeing Optimal Bid Participation »
The Bidder Truth For decades, bid networks have been a vital nexus between public procurement and suppliers, helping...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Leveraging Technology in Public Procurement: Key Priorities for the Modern Professional »
Public procurement professionals face challenges in the digital age but can overcome them by embracing technology. Key pri...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
NASPO Releases 2025 Top 10 Priorities for State Procurement »
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) 2025 Top 10 Priorities for State Procurement identifi...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Streamlining Surplus Equipment for Government Entities »
Purple Wave Auction is excited to announce the addition of John Littler to our Strategic Accounts team. With 15 years of e...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Using Technology to Manage California’s Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Compliance Requirement »
Maintaining compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and state and local counterparts can be a time-consuming and difficu...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Overcoming Common Challenges in Public Procurement Modernization »
Modernizing public procurement isn’t just about updating systems; it’s about transforming the very heart of how government...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Cooperatives vs. Solicitations: Weighing Cost Savings, Competition, and Efficiency Factors »
The procurement landscape has seen a growing emphasis on cooperative purchasing organizations as a means to reduce the per...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Driving Savings & Improving Workflow- Local Agency Contract Exchange (LACE) »
If your agency could save money when buying goods, offset the cost of advanced technology, and/or simplify and improve you...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Navigating Procurement’s Biggest Challenges: Insights from the 2024 State of Procurement Survey »
Procurement professionals are the backbone of any organization’s operational success, yet their work is often fraught with...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Embracing AI with Integrity: Empowering Public Procurement, Enhancing Trust »
At OpenGov, we’re committed to integrating AI responsibly in our procurement tools. Our AI-powered tools empower public se...
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Benefits of Reallocating and Auctioning Surplus Assets for Public Agencies, Nonprofits, and the »
California’s public agencies face a constant need to manage surplus assets responsibly, whether it’s retired vehicles, off...
Friday, November 15, 2024
2025 NASPO Exchange »
Forge Meaningful Connections for Future Success-CAPPO...
Friday, November 15, 2024
Discover the Future of Procurement: Key Insights from the 2024 State of Procurement Survey »
Procurement is no longer just a function to cut costs. It has evolved into a strategic, technology-driven role that can dr...
Monday, October 14, 2024
Proving the Importance of eProcurement to Decision Makers »
Public agencies are facing increased pressure to modernize and optimize operations. In turn, they are looking to procureme...
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Unlocking the Future of Procurement with Beacon Bid’s Procure AI »
In today’s rapidly evolving procurement landscape, organizations must navigate increasing complexity while aiming to maint...

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