Smart Online Database Provides Government Buyers with Effortless Sole Source Verification

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Sole source validation was not always an easy task for Orange County government buyers. While no-bid contracts can save agencies time, the process to justify a no-bid contract can be complicated, time-consuming, and tedious due to the large amount of documentation and procedure required. Joe Thrasher, CEO of Tinker LLC, had an interesting situation on his hands. His company, which provides water conservation programs for public schools, came up during a search on GovSpend, the largest online database of government purchase orders. But what exactly did this mean for Tinker and its government clients, such as Orange County Utility? Not long ago, Thrasher believed that his company was the only one in the US who provided these types of efficiency services for government. Tinker reached out to Orange County Utility to provide their services through what was expected to be a no-bid contract. Michael Davis, a buyer for Orange County Utilities’ purchasing department, ran a sole source verification on the GovSpend platform, which compiles data from over 24,000 agencies across the country, to determine if Tinker really is the only company in its field.

Tinker LLC, led by CEO Joe Thrasher, is a company that specializes in providing water conservation programs for public schools. The company believed it was the only one in the US offering such efficiency services to government entities. Tinker LLC aimed to secure no-bid contracts with government clients, such as Orange County Utility, to provide their specialized services. The company’s goal was to streamline the procurement process and offer unique solutions to government agencies looking to improve water conservation efforts. Tinker LLC's services are designed to help public schools and other government entities save water and reduce costs, making them a valuable partner for municipalities focused on sustainability and efficiency.

Michael Davis, a buyer for Orange County Utilities’ purchasing department, utilized the GovSpend platform to run a sole source verification. GovSpend is an online database that compiles data from over 24,000 agencies across the country, providing a comprehensive view of government purchase orders. This platform allowed Davis to quickly determine if Tinker LLC was indeed the only company offering water conservation programs for public schools. The verification process revealed that Tinker LLC was not the sole provider, as at least one other company was competing for government water conservation contracts. This quick validation was critical for Orange County’s procurement process, ensuring transparency and compliance. Additionally, Tinker LLC adopted GovSpend as a source of actionable data to build new business relationships with government agencies. The platform provided valuable market insights that were previously unavailable, helping Tinker LLC to better understand the competitive landscape and identify new opportunities for growth.

• The GovSpend platform enabled Orange County Utility to quickly validate sole source claims, ensuring transparency and compliance in the procurement process.
• Tinker LLC gained valuable market insights through GovSpend, allowing them to identify new business opportunities and better understand the competitive landscape.
• The use of GovSpend minimized the risk for government buyers by providing comprehensive data on government purchase orders, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.

• GovSpend compiles data from over 24,000 agencies across the country.
• Agencies can request quotes in under 60 seconds using GovQuote, a feature of GovSpend.