Tag Archive: Open Contracting

Inclusive procurement – a seat at the table for small & underrepresented businesses

by Becca Warner Mar 31, 2020 1:46 pm

Public procurement is one of the most exciting opportunities for impactful reform in U.S. cities today. Experts estimate government spending... View Article

Open contracting in practice: protecting digital rights and responsible emerging tech

by Katya Abazajian Nov 7, 2019 1:06 pm

Open contracting is one of the most exciting strategies towns and cities can adopt to give residents access to information... View Article

Open contracting in practice: opening decisions in the social services ecosystem

by Katya Abazajian Aug 5, 2019 1:24 pm

Open contracting is one of the most exciting strategies towns and cities can adopt to give residents access to information... View Article

Feeding Philadelphia – open contracting reform for better food options for residents

by Becca Warner Jul 31, 2019 9:13 am

For many, deciding what to eat on any given day is filled with choices. We can choose to eat healthy... View Article

Working with Los Angeles – open contracting data and empowering underrepresented businesses

by Becca Warner Jul 31, 2019 9:12 am

A 2019 study reported the City of Los Angeles as one of the top 25 most diverse cities in the... View Article

Tackling inequities with transparency & community

by Noel Isama May 1, 2019 11:30 am

In these times of growing economic and political inequality, cities are often on the frontlines of dealing with the consequences... View Article

Fairer food for Philadelphia: Providing better meals through open contracting

by Open Cities team, Open Contracting Partnership and City of Philadelphia Jan 31, 2019 11:23 am

The City of Philadelphia, Sunlight Foundation and Open Contracting Partnership launch a new open data project to provide nutritious food for residents and better opportunities for local business as part of the City’s shift to value-based food purchasing.

Open for opportunity: Re-imagining Procurement through Open Contracting

by Open Cities team, Open Contracting Partnership and City of Los Angeles Dec 11, 2018 10:14 am

Photo by Dan Eckert / CC It is clear from the 360 degree view from the City Hall Observation Deck... View Article

A new pilot to put open contracting best practices into action

by Open Cities team and Open Contracting Partnership Jun 25, 2018 11:18 am

Contracting in U.S. cities is a big deal. How big? Consider this: the District of Columbia’s Office of Contracting and Procurement manages the purchase of nearly $5.6 billion in goods and services — and some of those are the most direct ways a city can improve the lives of its residents.

Open Contracting: What Works for American Cities

by Sierra Ramirez Jan 11, 2017 11:52 am

(Photo credit: Jen Gallardo/Flickr) Through the What Works Cities Initiative, Sunlight Foundation is working with mid-sized cities to support the... View Article