Journal of Public Procurement: Volume 16 Issue 2

Federal bid protests: Is the tail wagging the dog?

Timothy G. Hawkins, Cory Yoder, Michael J. Gravier

The fear of receiving a bid protest is said to affect acquisition strategies, yet it has not been empirically explored. Based on the Public Value Framework and interviews with…

Making sense of public-private partnerships (p3s)

Lawrence L. Martin

This article argues that confusion exists as to exactly what constitutes a public-private partnership (P3). This confusion, it is maintained, creates problems for public…

Managing for performance: Measurement and monitoring of contracts in the transit industry

Olga Smirnova, Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf, Suzanne Leland

Public agencies contract out to pursue a variety of goals. But, these goals cannot be realized if the performance of contractors is not assessed and monitored. This study examines…