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Cost-Saving Tactics for the 2026 Budget Cycle

Pressure is nothing new for public procurement teams, but with rising costs, potential budget and workforce cuts, and regulatory uncertainty, the upcoming 2026 cycl...

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December 16, 2025

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Guide: Future-Proofing Procurement Processes at Scale

How public agencies can modernize, streamline, and strengthen procurement operations for long-term resilience Public procurement is operating under increasing press...

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December 9, 2025

The Digital Transformation Journey in Public Procurement

Digital transformation has become one of the most talked about topics in business, including for public sector purchasing. But for many procurement teams, the term ...

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December 2, 2025

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Avoiding the Risk Trap: Future-Proofing for Compliance

Compliance has always been part of public procurement, with regulations and insurance laws being a key component to government contracts. But the stakes today are h...

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November 25, 2025

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Top Procurement Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss

Public procurement has entered a new era. The next 18 months will bring changes that challenge the way agencies plan, buy, and measure success. Between new legislat...

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October 28, 2025

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From Reactive to Strategic: Planning Procurement Like a Pro

Public procurement teams nearly every city, county, and agency in the nation are being plagued by increasing complexity. Shrinking budgets, tighter timelines, stric...

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October 21, 2025

ALL ABOUT BUDGET

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Modernization That Sticks: Why Buying Software Isn’t Enough

When you think about “modernization” in business, you think about technology, right? New platforms, cloud-based tools, configurable models, Artificial Intelligence ...

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January 13, 2026

Download the White Paper

Preparing Your Procurement Team for 2026 and Beyond

Public procurement teams are entering a pivotal period as budgets are tightening, staffing levels are shrinking, and regulatory and transparency expectations contin...

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January 6, 2026

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Cost-Saving Tactics for the 2026 Budget Cycle

Pressure is nothing new for public procurement teams, but with rising costs, potential budget and workforce cuts, and regulatory uncertainty, the upcoming 2026 cycl...

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December 16, 2025

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Guide: Future-Proofing Procurement Processes at Scale

How public agencies can modernize, streamline, and strengthen procurement operations for long-term resilience Public procurement is operating under increasing press...

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December 9, 2025

The Digital Transformation Journey in Public Procurement

Digital transformation has become one of the most talked about topics in business, including for public sector purchasing. But for many procurement teams, the term ...

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December 2, 2025

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Avoiding the Risk Trap: Future-Proofing for Compliance

Compliance has always been part of public procurement, with regulations and insurance laws being a key component to government contracts. But the stakes today are h...

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November 25, 2025

WANT TO SEE ALL RESOURCES?

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January 13, 2026

Modernization That Sticks: Why Buying Software Isn’t Enough

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Download the White Paper

January 6, 2026

Preparing Your Procurement Team for 2026 and Beyond

INSIGHT

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December 16, 2025

Cost-Saving Tactics for the 2026 Budget Cycle

INSIGHT

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December 9, 2025

Guide: Future-Proofing Procurement Processes at Scale

INSIGHT

December 2, 2025

The Digital Transformation Journey in Public Procurement

INSIGHT

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November 25, 2025

Avoiding the Risk Trap: Future-Proofing for Compliance

AUTOMATION

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October 28, 2025

Top Procurement Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss

AUTOMATION

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October 21, 2025

From Reactive to Strategic: Planning Procurement Like a Pro

INSIGHT

October 13, 2025

The Future-Ready Procurement Checklist: Is Your Agency Ready?

EPROCUREMENT

October 9, 2025

Shortening the Bid Timeline – Is It Possible? 

AUTOMATION

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October 7, 2025

Future-Proof Your Procurement Starting Now

AUTOMATION

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September 9, 2025

The Lifecycle of a Streamlined Procurement Process

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August 15, 2025

What to Review in Your Procurement Process Before Q3 Ends

AUTOMATION

August 1, 2025

Addressing Procurement Inefficiencies at Mid-Year

July 11, 2025

Building Smarter Bids with Better Scope and Specification Creation

The Hidden Costs of Manual Procurement

July 7, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Manual Procurement

May 30, 2025

Unlocking Efficiency in Public Procurement: Strategies for Modernization and Impact

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May 19, 2025

Strategies to Optimize Procurement Workflows and Reduce Errors

May 12, 2025

Reducing Bottlenecks Caused by Manual Procurement Processes

April 15, 2025

5 Easy Ways to Make Public Procurement More Sustainable

April 8, 2025

Compliance is Key to Educational Agency Purchasing

April 8, 2025

Sustainability Playbook for Public Procurement Professionals

April 3, 2025

Building a Procurement Budget that Delivers ROI

April 1, 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: Organize Procurement Processes with Automation

March 13, 2025

Sustainable Procurement in the Public Sector

AUTOMATION

February 20, 2025

Smarter Procurement: Tools and Strategies for Public Agencies

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February 13, 2025

Key Procurement Trends for Public Sector Teams in 2025

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February 6, 2025

Unlock Budgeting Success with Emerging Procurement Trends & Strategies

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January 30, 2025

Preparing Your Budget for the Upcoming Fiscal Year

INSIGHT

January 24, 2025

Realizing the Benefits of Early Vendor Compliance

January 24, 2025

Why Early Compliance is the Key to Procurement Success

January 13, 2025

Procurement Transformation Checklist for 2025

INSIGHT

December 23, 2024

Emerging Procurement Trends: AI, Sustainability, & Strategic Collaboration

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December 17, 2024

Procurement is Evolving: From Cost Center to Strategic Powerhouse

INSIGHT

December 9, 2024

Overcoming Procurement’s Biggest Challenges in 2025

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December 2, 2024

Bridging the Technology Gap in Procurement

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November 25, 2024

Budget Drives Automation in Procurement

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November 15, 2024

A Seasoned Workforce Adapting to Change

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November 8, 2024

Discover the Future of Procurement: Key Insights from the 2024 State of Procurement Survey

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October 3, 2024

Three Critical Components of Contract Management

September 23, 2024

Smart Strategies for Successful Supplier Performance

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September 18, 2024

Specifications and Scope of Work: The Keys to Success

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September 10, 2024

The Importance of Good Contract Management

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August 30, 2024

What to Look For In an Effective eProcurement Software

EPROCUREMENT

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August 12, 2024

Proving the Importance of eProcurement to Decision-Makers

EPROCUREMENT

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July 30, 2024

Automating Insurance and eBond Management to Limit Liability

AUTOMATION

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July 22, 2024

How to Prove the ROI of eProcurement Software

EPROCUREMENT

July 15, 2024

Procurement Becomes Strategic with Data Analysis

AUTOMATION

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June 27, 2024

Are You Making the Most of Your Procurement Budget?

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June 18, 2024

Procurement Processes that are Low-Hanging Fruit for Automation

INSIGHT

June 10, 2024

Understanding Your Procurement Costs

AUTOMATION

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June 7, 2024

Leadership Trends & Benefits of Automation

EPROCUREMENT

May 14, 2024

Making Sustainable Choices Can Save Agencies Money

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May 14, 2024

Automate Insurance Tracking Before Emergency Strikes

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May 8, 2024

Reach Sustainability Goals by Expanding Your Vendor Pool

EPROCUREMENT

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May 2, 2024

Why You Need a Procurement Software System

April 22, 2024

PlanetBids Helps Agencies Build Eco-Friendly Procurement Processes

Breaking Barrier Awardees

April 8, 2024

PlanetBids Names Breaking Barriers Award Winners

February 16, 2024

Avoiding Pinch Points with eProcurement

EPROCUREMENT

January 8, 2024

7 Ways to Make 2024 a Game-Changing Year for Procurement

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December 11, 2023

Who Is PlanetBids?

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November 1, 2023

How eProcurement Can Save Our Planet

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October 16, 2023

Risky Business: When Insurance Certification Isn't Automated

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September 4, 2023

Reach Your Disadvantaged Business and Diversity Goals

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August 7, 2023

Don't Overlook Contract Management

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July 3, 2023

Easing into Digital Procurement

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June 5, 2023

Automating Water and Wastewater Agency Procurement

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May 1, 2023

Ready or Not, End of Fiscal Year 2023 is Coming!

March 22, 2023

Breaking Barriers Award 2023 Goes to 3 Procurement Agents for Change

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February 6, 2023

How eProcurement Can Help with Hiring and Retention

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December 26, 2022

Your Procurement Resolutions for 2023

December 12, 2022

Improve Bid Evaluation Processes by Going Online

November 1, 2022

Measuring Procurement: A Key Way to Demonstrate Value

July 1, 2022

Providing Excellent Customer Service for Procurement Teams

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March 7, 2022

Building a More Agile Procurement Process

March 3, 2022

Champions of Procurement Receive PlanetBids' Breaking Barriers Award

February 8, 2022

Elevate Your Procurement by Moving from Tactical to Strategic

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OUR PROCUREMENT EXPERTS

Our in-house and partner procurement experts have been in the industry a long time, and they know their stuff. But, just like you, they’re still learning and growing daily. Here they’ll pass on valuable insights into best practices, new trends, and industry updates that impact your agency and your job. And we’ll continue adding more experts to make sure you’re always learning something new. 

David DiGiacomo

David DiGiacomo

CEO at PlanetBids

20+ YEARS

leading Technology Companies

Kenny Howe

Kenny Howe

CTO at PlanetBids

5+ YEARS

leading Technology Companies

Alex Tanck

Alex Tanck

Director of Product Management at PlanetBids

10+ YEARS

managing Products

Ria Diaz

Ria Diaz

Director of Client Services at PlanetBids and former Buyer of San Jose State University

30 YEARS

in Procurement

Tammy Rimes-1

Tammy Rimes

MPA, Executive Director, National Cooperative Procurement Partners and former Purchasing Agent for the City of San Diego

20+ YEARS

in Government Procurement

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