Committee approves augmented procurement staffing and modernization work with NIGP

Aug 25, 2026

The committee approved a change order to continue augmented procurement staffing and modernization with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP); the agenda cited an award amount that may exceed $800,384 and staff outlined six priority modernization areas, including governance, technology and workforce development.

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Item 1195 requested a change order to continue augmented procurement staffing with NIGP and to support a broader procurement modernization program. The agenda text indicates the purchasing amount would exceed $800,384. Director Butler and procurement staff briefed the committee on the modernization approach and said NIGP identified six priority areas: governance; policy and procedures; organization readiness; technology; workforce development; and supplier engagement.

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