State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition

A comprehensive guide to state and local government procurement best practices. This updated 4th Edition identifies the current and rapidly changing forces encountered by state and local government procurement officers and suggests ways to address them. The text describes the principles and practices at the heart of a procurement system that must remain flexible and accountable.

Whether you are a seasoned procurement professional or new to the field, this guide provides a valuable reference tool. This edition features changes, improvements, and additional content, including:

Procurement leadership, organization, and value The importance of competition Strategies and plans Non-construction specifications and scopes of work Sustainable procurement considerations and strategies Competition: solicitations and methods Noncompetitive and limited competition procurements Bid and proposal evaluation and award Contracting for services Procurement of construction and related services Cooperative purchasing Quality assurance Contract management and contract administration Procurement program integrity and credibility Surplus property management Protests, disputes, and claims Emergency preparedness eProcurement Procurement of information technology Professional development Emerging issues in state and local procurement