New Arlington County Procurement Guidelines Open the Door for PPPs
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New Arlington County Procurement Guidelines Open the Door for PPPs

The Columbia Pike streetcar project was the focus of many debates among residents and officials in Arlington, VA when it was first proposed. The $249 million transit system will offer transportation between Bailey’s Crossroads in Fairfax and Pentagon City. With the project approved, the next step was to begin the procurement process. Rather than the…

China’s 4th Offer Still Unacceptable to Government Procurement Agreement Members
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China’s 4th Offer Still Unacceptable to Government Procurement Agreement Members

The biggest challenges that government procurement agencies face at any level are corruption and discrimination. On a global level, transparency and fairness standards are even harder to agree upon. The World Trade Organization created the first Agreement on Government Procurement in 1981 to make a set of globally accepted rules for international procurement.

Can Watchdog Coalition End Corruption in Public Procurement?
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Can Watchdog Coalition End Corruption in Public Procurement?

Transparency in public sector procurement is a challenge around the world. Legislation is in place in many countries to encourage responsible government spending on public services. In some places, private coalitions are forming to make sure that these laws are upheld. Most recently, Tanzania Contract Monitoring Coalition (TCMC) launched in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa.

Procurement Integrity Violations Cost Contractor $60,000
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Procurement Integrity Violations Cost Contractor $60,000

Questionable activities were commonplace in the procurement industry long before the Procurement Integrity Act passed in the late 80s. From small-scale construction projects to multimillion dollar research and development proposals, there have been cases of espionage, bid tampering, and similar crimes. Penalties are harsh at any level, but contractors and procurement professionals working with federal…

Corruption Charges Filed on Miami Beach’s Former Procurement Chief
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Corruption Charges Filed on Miami Beach’s Former Procurement Chief

Corruption and scandal are common in Miami Beach. Not even the local government can escape the temptation, particularly those in the procurement department. City officials arrested former procurement chief, Gus Lopez, last month on charges of bid tampering, illegal compensation, and racketeering.