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County Launches Spanish Web Site
Online Auctions Drive Down Energy Costs
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New York Recycles Used Printers to Reap Savings
Site Brings Together Katrina Contractors and Government Agencies
News of the Weird

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County Launches Spanish Web Site

In an innovative step to meet the growing needs of its Hispanic population, the government of Orange County, FL, announced the launch of a complete Spanish-language version of its award-winning Web site.

Online Auctions Drive Down Energy Costs

To combat rising prices for electricity and natural gas, many government agencies are conducting Internet-based “reverse” auctions, which award an energy contract to the lowest bidder.

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News

New York Recycles Used Printers to Reap Savings

By participating in a trade-in program, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promoted the recycling and reuse of more than 800 Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet printers. OMH received vouchers for each returned printer, which were then applied toward the purchase price of new printers. As a result, the state saved more than $13,500, while keeping more than 19,000 pounds of electronic waste out of landfills.

To save staff time, the OMH partnered with CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G), which teamed up with a companion service provider to pick up the aging printers from office locations around the state, inventory the items to determine estimated rebate amounts, and return the printers through HP's trade-in offer.

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Site Brings Together Katrina Contractors and Government Agencies

The Onvia Disaster Contracting Center enables government agencies in states such as Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Texas to broadcast their procurement needs to relevant companies that supply products and services from among Onvia’s 26,000 business subscribers.

The free online service also helps companies find and respond to government procurement opportunities that address hurricane rebuilding, cleanup, and reconstruction. The site aggregates business opportunities from all federal, state, and local government agencies in need of assistance. Onvia has made the disaster information available to the public at no cost in order to expedite the recovery and reconstruction effort and to give businesses of all sizes the opportunity to contribute goods and services.

Site visitors can review government bids, RFPs, advance notices, and award information in contracting categories such as Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Training, and IT Services. Government procurement officers can also utilize the Onvia Disaster Contracting Center site to publicize requests for essential products and services.

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