PSC 211- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 17 pages long!)
12 Oct 2017
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The government will produce a good/service and provide it to the public on their own. Buying (contracting out) = government provides goods/services to citizens, but. Sealed bids - most competitive between contractors. Bids are opened up by the agency (invitation to bid) Bidders demonstrate capabilities in response to technical proposal (request for qualifications) Responses are evaluated by agency and those deemed responsive and responsible are allowed to bid. Bidders demonstrate capabilities in response to technical proposal. Discussions are held with bidders whose responses were in competitive. After discussions, bidders propose last and final offer range . Have extensive expertise and resources to deliver services and acquire new contracts. Best to contract out to for-profits when services/goods require specific techniques, knowledge, or equipment. Affiliates of national non-profits (compare strengths and weaknesses of non- profits) Locally governed affiliate within a national headquarter. Receive administrative, policy, and technical assistance from national headquarters. Mission/goal is to serve public benefits consistent with government goals.
