Contract Insights

2025 seems to be a year of federal downsizing, and there seems to be more to come. In this environment, state and local governments are likely to continue facing increased pressure to do more with less. Budget constraints are forcing agencies to adjust their spending while retaining and maximizing efficiency. To that end, CobbleStone Software recognizes state and local governments' challenges and is committed to providing contract lifecycle management and eProcurement solutions while easing the burden of federal budget cuts. Here's how. But first...

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has preserved the public's right to request access to US Federal Agency contract records and data; the government of the United States is required to disclose federal agency records, including commercial or financial information. Learn about the Freedom of Information Act and how a public access portal for FOIA government contracts - coupled with the far-reaching power of leading-edge contract management software - can streamline requests for FOIA contracts.

Contract management for government contractors demands meticulous attention to detail and leaves much risk of error. These contractors work with an almost endless supply of different government agencies. Different levels of government contract complexity and various strict regulatory requirements inherent to these agreements can become overwhelming quickly. Until now! In today's environment, contract management software for government contractors makes everything more straightforward and less intimidating. Here's how.

State governments, local governments, and special districts manage extensive systems for housing, transportation, sanitation, utilities, land use, and communication to facilitate interactions between people, governments, and businesses. Contracts are public records, and managing them with inefficient and insecure methods is less than ideal. Additionally, vendor registration and management with outdated procedures is difficult and time-consuming. Contract management software can help, and this is why state and local governments love it so much. Let's explore further.