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Rebuilding the Rules: Contractors face most significant DBE shake-up in 40 years

For more than four decades, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has served as one of the federal government’s cornerstone efforts to ensure fair competition in transportation contracting. The DBE program originated when Congress recognized that women and minority-owned businesses were being systematically excluded from federal contracting opportunities, particularly contracting opportunities […]

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Public safety drives nationwide spending surge for municipalities

In mid-2025, data shows the annualized rate of the U.S. construction spending for public safety in the U.S. to be approximately $19.35 billion. That number includes both new construction, renovation and repair projects, representing near-record highs heading into 2026. With no slowdown in momentum in sight for law enforcement, corrections, and emergency services infrastructure spending, […]

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Water and power projects loom in abundance throughout the U.S.

We are living through a time that in later years may be referred to as a generational reinvestment era. America’s most critical infrastructure is being rebuilt, restructured, expanded and sustainably upgraded for future generations. Decades old water and power infrastructure is rapidly being rebuilt in America. Water distribution systems, pipes, and treatment plants are deteriorating, […]

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Here’s a unique gift for technology firms looking for exciting new contract pursuits

There is the usual type of data and research…and then there is research so unique it is difficult to find. The Strategic Partnerships Team has never been interested in providing ordinary research and data. Instead, the team pushes beyond the norm – always –tracking funding of every type from every jurisdiction. We also research new […]

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My thoughts about the government marketplace in these disruptive times

The unique and disruptive chaos so painfully visible at the federal level of government is causing millions of Americans to be extremely concerned about what comes next. The existing angst has disrupted global markets and caused many businesses to put a pause on major business decisions. Officials at the state and local levels of government […]

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Professional services contracts will launch in abundance throughout the U.S. for years to come

Officials at every level of government procure hundreds of professional services to meet specific needs. These types of contracting opportunities are abundant, and many industry sectors fall into a professional services category – planning, design, legal, consulting, engineering, etc. Some of the most commonly requested types of professional services include project management, legal services, feasibility […]

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Automation and Innovation are driving hundreds of new modernization projects

Welcome to the future! Public transportation is evolving so rapidly that it feels as if travel options are changing faster than ever thought possible. New ride options are abundant, and everything is being done to provide convenience. In many parts of the country, affordable housing and new communities are being created near transit loading stations. […]