| Tuesday, October 9, 2007, Volume 6, Issue 40 | The weekly GovPro Newsletter is produced by the editors of Government Product News and Government Procurement Journal. Visit www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. NEWS - Is federal procurement policy too complex and burdensome for small businesses?
- San Jose Mayor unveils 10-point strategy to make city greener
- Federal funds rolling in to speed highway construction and reduce gridlock
- L.A. airport system awards $16.5 million contract for compressed natural-gas bus service
- U.S. Army awards $4.6 million contract for chemical weapons destruction
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NEWS
Is federal procurement policy too complex and burdensome for small businesses?
Those are the views of a former federal procurement administrator who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business.
San Jose Mayor unveils 10-point strategy to make city greener
San José, Calif., Mayor Chuck Reed earlier this month unveiled his “Green Vision for San José,” a 15-year-plan that aims to solve environmental problems, grow the local economy and make the city the world's hub of clean technology innovation.
Federal funds rolling in to speed highway construction and reduce gridlock
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will spend almost $5 million to reduce traffic jams near highway construction sites. The goal: Speed the completion of these projects so congestion will be kept to a minimum.
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L.A. airport system awards $16.5 million contract for compressed natural-gas bus service
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners Oct. 1 approved a $16.5 million, five-year contract with CUSA CC LLC (dba Coach America Los Angeles) to operate nonstop bus service from Union Station to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
U.S. Army awards $4.6 million contract for chemical weapons destruction
The U.S. Army Project Manager for Non-Stockpile Chemical Warfare Materiel (PM NSCM) has awarded CH2M HILL, a Denver, Colo.-based global engineering, construction and operations firm, a contract for chemical weapons destruction valued at $4.6 million.
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