{"product_id":"contracting-out-in-government-a-guide-to-working-with-outside-contractors-to-supply-public-services-paperback-softback-9780470631157","title":"Contracting Out in Government; A Guide to Working with Outside Contractors to Supply Public Services (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470631157","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eContracting Out in Government\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Guide to Working with Outside Contractors to Supply Public Services\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn A. Rehfuss (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470631157, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 January 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm, 0.43 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild robust, sustainable working relationships with government contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs many facets of government grow increasingly dependent on outside contractors, the need for clear guidance on navigating these relationships is clear. Contracting Out in Government fulfills that need with expert discussion and practical advice, giving government employees a standard framework for handling the intricacies and nuances involved in relying on private companies for public services. From negotiations and contracts to rules, best practices and more, this book answers the perennial questions and clarifies complex situations that inevitably arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction \u003cp\u003eWhat is Government Contracting Out, Rationale for Contracting Out, and Key Considerations for Government Agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Contracting Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Service Needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Research and Feasibility Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Scope of Work (SOW)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Methods (RFP, RFQ, RFB)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Types (Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Time and Materials)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal and Regulatory Framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Procurement Laws and Regulations, Competition Requirements, Ethical Considerations and Conflicts of Interest, and Contract Management Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Contractor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation Criteria (Technical Capability, Price, Past Performance)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposal Review Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSource Selection and Negotiation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Award and Execution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Monitoring and Oversight, Performance Metrics and Reporting, Change Order Management, and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Considerations for Effective Contracting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management, Quality Assurance, Workforce Transition Planning, and Stakeholder Engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Challenges in Government Contracting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLack of Clear Requirements, Poor Contract Design, Inadequate Oversight, Contractor Performance Issues, and Political Interference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Trends in Government Contracting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology-Enabled Services, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Performance-Based Contracting, and Sustainability in Contracting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies (Optional)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample of Successful Government Contracting Project\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study of Contracting Challenges and Lessons Learned\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Key Points and Best Practices for Effective Government Contracting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Contract Clauses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant Government Regulations and Guidance Documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52276370899224,"sku":"9780470631157","price":26.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470631157.jpg?v=1781368116","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/contracting-out-in-government-a-guide-to-working-with-outside-contractors-to-supply-public-services-paperback-softback-9780470631157","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}