Contracting

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Audit Finds Colorado DOT Contracting Process Inconsistent

A state audit criticized the agency for taking a haphazard approach to awarding contracts for major projects.

April 12, 2023 - The Denver Post

Is it Fair to Blame Commuter Rail Woes on Private Operators?

Recent problems on the commuter rail operations contracted out by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Denver's Regional Transportation District caught the eye of Governing's transportation and infrastructure reporter.

November 28, 2016 - Governing

Lawsuit Over Contract Planning Work Embroils Paterson, New Jersey

The city of Paterson, New Jersey, is suing the City-Council-appointed Board of Adjustment in a dispute over using in-house planners versus contract planners.

August 26, 2015 - Paterson Press

Who's Driving This Public Transit System?

Virtually every modern economy is mixed: governments produce some goods and services and private companies produce others. Governments generally provide those goods and services that are either considered essential and should be available to everybody regardless of ability to pay, or that require strategic coordination, including police protection, basic education, transportation infrastructure, parks, and public health services. Transportation facilities and services are among these basic government functions.

November 15, 2010 - Todd Litman

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