North Dakota’s tech sector is getting a major boost as Packet Digital secures up to $50 million in federal funding to expand its battery manufacturing footprint in Fargo. The award comes through a Defense Department initiative aimed at fast-tracking innovative technologies for[...]
Tag: Procurement
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City examines local preference for bidders
Local preference in city bidding sounds simple enough, but Minot’s council is finding the details anything but. A draft policy would give nearby companies a chance to match outside bids if they come within 5%, but disagreements over thresholds, definitions of “local,”[...]
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Tech is changing the government procurement landscape, report says
With public budgets tightening and expectations rising, government procurement teams are rethinking how they buy goods and services. A new survey suggests more agencies are turning to automation, specialized software, and even early-stage AI to cut costs, speed up processes, and increase[...]
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Council addresses local preference, other issues
Minot is getting five new police vehicles—but not from Minot. The City Council approved a $238,000 bid from a Minnesota auto dealer using the state’s contract pricing, reigniting debate over local preference in public purchases. Some council members argued the city should[...]