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Local purchasing departments in Texas are looking for new ways to connect with qualified suppliers and reduce unnecessary costs associated with purchasing. Through the Texas Purchasing Group, local government agencies are coming together to enhance and improve their procurement processes. Randy Barker, Internal Services Manager for the City of Hutto, explains how e-procurement solutions offer purchasing professionals a new way of doing business. Learn more about the steps Randy took to make the City of Hutto's procurement process more efficient.

With limited budgets, government organizations across Michigan are expecting their purchasing departments to become more efficient. Many local government agencies have turned to the MITN Purchasing Group for their solution. Michael Lasley, City of Farmington Hills Director of Central Services, offers his insights on how using MITN for all bid postings has enhanced the city's purchasing process. Learn more about how the City of Farmington Hills has benefited from utilizing an e-procurement solution.

Government purchasing departments in New Mexico are increasing their efficiency, improving vendor competition and becoming more transparent through cooperative purchasing. The New Mexico Purchasing group brings local government agencies together in one location, allowing them to connect with thousands of vendors. Tammy Brisco West, Chaves County Purchasing Director, explains how the county has simplified purchasing by using an electronic solicitation management system. Learn more about how an e-procurement solution has helped Chaves County streamline its process.

Local government agencies located in Florida are discovering the benefits of cooperative procurement. The Florida Purchasing Group is a bid system for local Florida agencies. Scott Stromer, Purchasing Director for the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, explains in detail how to streamline the purchasing process using an e-procurement solution. Learn more about how Pasco County has reduced costs and improved purchasing efficiency by using an electronic bidding system.