One of the major challenges faced by municipalities interested in going electric is the perceived lack of reliable access...

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in affirmative action in June when it banned race-conscious student...

Beacon Bid's RFP Critic: A New Era in E-Procurement By Jim Ward The procurement landscape has a new star: RFP Criti...

The future of public procurement is bright, but there’s work ahead. Read the 2023 State of Public Sourcing report for...

This report provides a  look at the use of administrative fees by state procurement offices as reported in...

All roads to a high-performance government start with procurement. Your team ensures the purchasing of everything from inf...

Procurement professionals spend a great deal of time and effort on the front end – developing specifications, issuing the...

The NIGP Certification Commission is pleased to announce that the California Association of Public Procurement Officials (...

2023 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award Winners Announced! On behalf of the National Procurement Insti...

Oh, those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer when it’s sometimes challenging to completely focus on work. For many procureme...

Ventura County is home to over 800,000 people in Southern California. Ventura County’s vision is “to be valued as a reliab...

From search and rescue to disaster response, it’s critical that your agency sees the big picture. Unmanned aircraft sy...

Purchasing Maintenance, Repair and Operation products (MRO) for your facilities can often be a confusing and time-consumin...

Photo of Mount Shasta, California, by Bubba Suess   Water is a streaming topic across the country. There are a...

If you have ever wondered "How Much Does It Cost to Conduct my Own BID/RFP Process," the answer is on the horizon! &n...

  As we have traveled around the U.S. and met with a number of purchasing managers and staff, the feedback has be...

Bonfire is happy to announce that it is now a Euna Solutions Brand. Together with IonWave and DemandStar, Euna Procure...

Are you having staffing challenges in your procurement office? Spending too much time building bids using manual, paper-ba...

  It’s the most stressful time of year for public entities - fiscal year-end is approaching! Departments with rem...

CAPPO Volunteer Leadership Opportunity -  Partnership Liaison CAPPO is seeking a volunteer to serve a three-year...

A hot topic from the CAPPO 2023 Conference that continues to persist are the staffing challenges and competency gaps in pu...

A helpful checklist for selecting the best coop for you and your agency's needs. By Jennifer Sulentic Cooperative p...

April is the month to celebrate the planet and the environment. The world is searching for ways to reduce the carbon footp...

C Now that the application deadline has passed, UPPCC is happy to announce the launch of new practice tests for both...

In recognition of National Procurement Month, PlanetBids created the “Breaking Barriers” award to acknowledge those profes...

  If your procurement office hasn’t already been touched by the Great Resignation, it  may soon be . And...

We all know someone in procurement who goes above and beyond. Why not recognize them for their efforts? In connection w...

  CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, ...

Greetings Fellow CAPPO Members Happy National Purchasing Month!   I hope your agency is celebrating and recognizi...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROCLAMATION   WHEREAS, cont...

With a need to increase engagement and submissions in procurement, Tuolumne County decided to give processes a refresh. As...

  NIGP Headliner Series: Navigating Multiple Federal Funds Guidelines | March 21 | 1PM – 4PM (ET) The feder...

During the recent CAPPO conference, the challenge of hiring and retaining employees was a hot topic.   With the silv...

For those of you who were able to attend the 106 th Annual CAPPO Conference & Supplier Exposition, I hope you enjoyed...

University of California, Los Angeles leaders are on a mission. A sustainability mission. As a community, the prestigio...