Government employees often fear that collaborating with prospective vendors or outside stakeholders crosses over a legal line and creates an unfair advantage. However, it is generally acceptable to communicate with potential vendors in a fair and open way before a formal solicitation has been...

How should a city, state, or county government organize its procurement function? What level of responsibility should sit within a central office versus at the department or agency level? Should authority for certain categories of purchases always be delegated out to departments or agencies?...

How should a city, state, or county government organize its procurement function? What level of responsibility should sit within a central office versus at the department or agency level? Should authority for certain categories of purchases always be delegated out to departments or agencies?...