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cooperative

Expert: Cooperative agreements can be a good vehicle to make technology purchases for local governments

Research shows cooperative purchasing is becoming more popular among cities and counties, says Paul Irby, principal research analyst on the state, local and education (SLED) market analysis team at GovWin from Deltek. In its new SLED Cooperative Purchasing Market Landscape report, GovWin reported that total sales from the 13 leading national co-ops grew from $29.3 […]

U.S. Department of Transportation announces $645M to update rural roadways, improving mobility and safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing $645.3 million to update rural roadways. The funding, which comes through the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural), is intended to help communities complete transportation projects that will increase mobility, improve safety, and generate regional economic growth. “Rural communities face some of the toughest transportation challenges, yet are […]
metal buildings

Metal buildings can be a quick solution if a government wants to update facilities

Metal buildings serve a variety of functions and purposes in government, says Tony Bouquot, general manager at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). “Whether it’s a government office campus, a state or county park management facility, a regional recycling complex, a city convention center or a community recreation center, many government agencies depend on metal […]
technology

To ensure success when buying tech, local governments need to do their homework

Municipal officials need to analyze their agency’s current IT setup as they consider upgrades, says Lauren Powalisz, principal, state, local higher education leader, Deloitte Consulting, a global management consultancy that provides technology, strategy and operations and human capital consulting for many industries, including the public sector. “Performing a current IT landscape assessment is an integral, […]
sustainability

Cities can achieve sustainability wins with micro transportation, green infrastructure and climate resilience planning

In 2024, local governments will continue working on several sustainability targets, says Stephen McCauley, associate professor of teaching at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Mass. He says those targets and areas of interest include micro transportation, expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and reducing battery fire risk in electric vehicles. He predicts municipal governments will […]

Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

The evolving technological landscape isn’t just changing the nation’s social and economic norms, it’s also pushing local governments to adapt. A new analysis from the Public Technology Institute provides a snapshot of the challenges local cybersecurity programs are facing, and the priorities of city and county administrators as they guide organizations through an unprecedented era […]
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