Celebrate Procurement Month by honoring county procurement professionals

Key Takeaways

March is celebrated around the world as Procurement Month, a time to recognize and honor the important work procurement professionals play in public agencies across the United States. These dedicated public individuals work to ensure that public funds are spent wisely, efficiently and transparently, ultimately serving the bests interests of their community. This month, we shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of county public purchasing professionals and highlight how Public Promise Procurement, powered by NACo, supports them in meeting their customers’ needs while upholding their own high standards.

Public Promise Procurement is a premier resource for competitively bid goods and services to streamline the procurement process for public agencies. By leveraging the collective purchasing power of counties, Public Promise Procurement offers a range of contracts that provide cost-effective and efficient solutions to some of today’s challenges. We celebrate four key contracts available through the Public Promise Procurement Platform:

• Government Recruitment Services – This contract, managed by San Diego County, Calif. and awarded to WBCP, Inc., offers recruitment services tailored to the unique needs of public agencies
• Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness – Led by Cobb County, Ga., this contract awarded to Safeware, Inc. focuses on equipping those who keep us safe and provides communities with the tools needed to enhance community resilience and readiness to respond to any crisis.
• Rental, Lease and Purchase of Equipment and Associated Services – This Maricopa County, Ariz. managed contract with United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest rental equipment company, provides access to an enormous variety of products and services equipping counties with what they need to get the job done.
• Elevators, Escalators, Walkways and Lift Services – Also led by Maricopa County, Ariz., this contract covers maintenance and repair services, new construction and modernization of elevators, escalators, walkways and lifts. It ensures that county facilities remain safe and operational, providing essential services to the public.

Public Promise Procurement, powered by NACo, is a partner in the mission to advance excellence in public procurement. By providing a vetted, transparent and efficient procurement option, it eliminates the administrative burden on procurement professionals and allows them to focus on their core responsibilities. The platform’s Lead Public Agency model and peer-reviewed contracts ensure that counties have access to the best available options, saving time and money while maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

County public purchasing professionals are the unsung heroes of public service. Their work behind the scenes ensure that public agencies have the resources they need to serve their communities. From sourcing critical supplies to managing complex contracts, these professionals demonstrate unwavering dedication and expertise. This Procurement Month, we celebrate their contributions and the positive impact they have on the lives of Americans.

Public Promise Procurement stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and shared resources. By supporting county purchasing professionals with competitively bid contracts and streamlined processes, it empowers them to meet their customer’s requests effectively and efficiently. As we celebrate Procurement Month, let’s recognize the essential work of these professionals and the role they play in building stronger, more resilient communities.