BidPrime Quarterly Edition: 10, 2017 - Q4
In our quarterly newsletter, we take a look at recent issues that are important to public sector business. Also, we take the opportunity to introduce our BidPrime team.
What’s Trending
One-Stop Shopping for State Services On Its Way
Georgia’s chief digital officer discusses how his state is making its digital strategy more user friendly.
Any Hope in Sight as U.S. Bridges Crumble?
So many questions. Is President Trump’s pledge to improve the U.S. infrastructure a bridge to nowhere?
Is the U.S. arranging things so Trump can walk away from NAFTA?
Is a series of untenable U.S. bargaining positions part of a plan to lay groundwork so Trump can walk away from NAFTA?
Exciting Eight Years Behind Us. Much More to Come!
BidPrime celebrates another year of changing the bid service industry.
Who’s Afraid of Artificial Intelligence?
Can artificial intelligence replace the human brain? What role for humans in the future?
House Small Business Committee Prepares for Fair and Simple Tax Plan Hearing
The U.S. House Small Business committee met to discuss President Trump’s call for a major tax overhaul.
Renting and Leasing Isn’t Just Real Estate for U.S. and Canadian Agencies
In this analysis, we’re reporting on solicitation activity by goverments for renting and leasing of equipment, services, and solutions.
How to Make Private Investment in Infrastructure Really Work
PPPs hold big promise for projects in urban America–if Congress eliminates regulations and perverse incentives.
Industry Analysis
Auction, Auctioneer, Auction Services
Government agencies are actively involved in conducting auctions. Full report.
Trump Signs Executive Order
President Trump takes steps to address failing infrastructure in the United States. Full report.
Governments Need To Fuel Up
Governments aren’t fooling around when it comes to fueling. Full report.
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RFP Insights
With RFP Insights, we will file anonymous FOIA discovery requests, on your behalf, for awarded bids and contracts. For you, the process is simple. Contact your account manager, we will verify the nature of your request and send you a quote.
While remaining 100% anonymous, you receive: Final contract, proposal(s) submitted, agency scoring criteria, and valuable pricing information.
Use this information to appeal an award. Learn from your competitors’ wins. Make better sense of agency decision making through proposal scoring sheets and tabulations.
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BidPrime Spotlight
What is Our Why?
In conjunction with our recent 8th anniversary celebration, we thought it would be interesting to hear from some of our team members. A number of our dedicated, talented professionals each shared why they enjoy helping our clients and being a part of our team.
A Friend of BidPrime
Watch as the incomparable Gary Gallegos, truly a man for all seasons, stopped by our Austin headquarters to discuss success and share an intriguing invitation.
‘The Big Bid Theory’ on Freedom of Information.
In a recent episode of ‘The Big Bid Theory’, our podcast hosted on iHeart and iTunes, we visited with David Snyder, Executive Director of the First Amendment Coalition. David covered the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), “predatory” activity, and transparency in government. Jim Ward shared his latest installment of ‘Crazy Bids’ you can win.
For more information on government purchasing activity, BidPrime, or to discuss the newsletter, please call us at 888.808.5356, or visit: BidPrime.