- Government looks to spend on energy efficiency - 03/26/2010
Millions of dollars in energy efficiency stimulus funds were recently awarded to public entities throughout Texas…and millions more are on the way. Texas fared very well in the federal allocation process. [more]
- Government agencies in need of public safety services - 03/12/2010
Local governments throughout Texas have public safety needs and money to spend. Federal funds flowing to Texas for public safety initiatives continue to see healthy boosts each year. Funding levels (about $4 billion) have been sustained for 2010 and will most likely be higher in 2011. [more]
- Bond elections mean contracting opportunities - 02/26/2010
Interestingly enough, in the last four years — in spite of a downturn in the economy — there has been only a slight drop in the number of local bond elections in Texas. That abnormality is obviously linked to the fact that population growth in Texas continues to escalate and local governments, especially school districts, must expand services. [more]
- Government needs financial services in 2010 - 02/19/2010
Governmental entities, on an annual basis, purchase an abundance of financial services. However, with budgets extremely tight in 2010, this could be a banner year for such purchases. [more]
- Government contractors need to respond quickly - 01/29/2010
Cooperative purchasing programs are popular in Texas. Government contractors are advised to get their products and services listed with them for a multitude of reasons. In Texas, the time to act is now. [more]
- Government depends on professional services - 01/01/2010
Governmental entities, because they use public funds, have a responsibility to ensure that spending decisions are good and that purchases made are in the best public interest. Sounds simple enough, right? Maybe so, but the result is that government officials are encouraged to get outside advice before making large purchasing decisions. [more]
