August 2009
Government News
New York sports fields get a makeover
The project, which covers 1.1 million square feet, will boost the number of sports fields in Manhattan by 30 percent....
Putting stimulus funds to work on roof repairs
State and local government facility managers should investigate all available sources for roof repair funding....
Pennsylvania state buildings generate 30 percent energy savings through efficiency upgrades, solar panel array
Even older buildings can produce sizable energy efficiencies when properly retrofitted, based on a recent project in the Keystone State....
Supply Chain News
Group names the year's most playful communities
KaBOOM! has recognized 93 communities for taking innovative approaches to providing playgrounds and recreation opportunities to the youths of their area....
PTI publishes guide to energy assurance grants
"Local Government Energy Assurance Guidelines," published with support from the DOE, addresses energy assurance and security concerns for mission-critical government facilities....
ESRI offers free Web mapping APIs
ESRI is now making the APIs available to government agencies and nongovernmental organizations....
Kenworth's Renton plant receives workplace recycling award from King County
Kenworth Truck Company's manufacturing plant has received an environmental award....
Samsung/GVI Security ranks second in Guide to Greener Electronics
Another green honor for Samsung/GVI Security....
Movers and shakers
New assignments and promotions at John Deere, National Association of Water Companies, PBS&J International, and Schwarze Industries....
Preview
NIGP Forum 2009 Show Preview
The main events scheduled for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing conference Aug. 22-26, 2009....
Ground protection mats
A variety of ground cover mats are available that virtually eliminate ground restoration costs....
Adjustable speed hand dryer
Facility managers have multiple speed options with the Aerix series of hand dryers....
Electric utility vehicle
The Carryall Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) truck line is especially suited for government facilities requiring zero-emission, road-legal utility vehicles....
Tools and fasteners
The company's SmartStore point-of-use vending program is designed to reduce customers' inventory, process costs, and consumables spending, typically by 30 percent or more, according to the company....
Programmable air conditioners
QuietMaster air conditioners are used by schools; city, county, state and federal offices; as well as military installations....
Diesel zero-turn mowers
Choose from MaxTorque models with mid- and front-mounted DuraMax decks in 52-, 61- and 72-inch widths....
Environmentally friendly products
The 220-page 2009-2010 Green Book: Sustainable Solutions showcases 1,500 green products and solutions that are available from 60 supplier partners....
Ergonomic office seating
The Embody work chair offers a number of health-positive features, and it accommodates most people's abilities, dimensions and preferences within one chair size....
Protective combat suit
The company has worked with the Department of Defense since 1997 to develop and assemble the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST)....
Utility vehicles
The Toro Workman HD Series can be used on golf courses, sports fields, parks and recreation facilities, municipalities, colleges and university campuses,...
Roofing system
The Instant Cure Emulsion (ICE) system is easy to apply and offers good weatherproofing qualities. The three-component system can cure in as few as four...
Highly visible jacket
The Enforcer jacket offers a high level of visibility....
Bulk material handling technology
The Brute is a sealed Live Floor system, designed for use in material handling trailers where leaking loads are unacceptable....
Up Front
Electric pump
The Anchor electric pump features an electric motor and controls outside of the well, tank or sump....
Turntable pallet wrapper
The GW-1200 turntable pallet wrapper provides automated pallet and load wrapping with production speeds of 20 loads per hour, a maximum load capacity...
Portable speed trailer
The SMART 800+ is the newest addition to the manufacturer's line of portable, self-contained speed trailers....
Appliance combo
The MicroFridge combines a spacious refrigerator, freezer and microwave in a single unit, and is suited for cramped government offices and military housing....
Brass pathlight stem
The Model B180 solid brass pathlight stem accepts six different shade designs, including fluted shades with cutout patterns, shades with hammered detailing or geometric and pagoda options....
Crowd control stanchions
Plastic stanchions are available with either a 14-inch base with a 40-inch usable height, or an in-ground, 10-inch spike with a 35-inch usable height....
Snow removal system
The SnowClear snow removal radiant heating system is suited for pedestrian areas and handicap ramps....
Special Coverage: Federal Buying
Self-contained breathing apparatus
The company's Air-Pak 75 (pictured) and Air-Pak NxG7 models exceed the requirements set forth in NFPA 1981 Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing...
Environmentally friendly cleaners
Simple Green was developed 35 years ago by Bruce FaBrizio and his father as a safer alternative to the toxic cleaners originally designed to remove tannic acid, a by-product of coffee roasting, from roasting machinery....
Diagnostic tool
The IBM Public Sector Energy and Environment Diagnostic (“the Diagnostic”) assists organizations in defining new strategies to meet the public demand for improvements in energy usage and environmental impact....
Reclosable fasteners
Dual Lock fasteners have high-strength adhesive so they adhere on contact to powder-coated paints and most LSE materials with little or no surface preparation,...
Steel building systems
Butler Buildings and construction services are available through GSA contract with Kansas City, Mo.-based BlueScope Construction....
Fire helmet light
TrakLite is a fully integrated structural fire helmet light....
Energy-saving ballasts
Advance high-efficiency ballasts are designed to retrofit/upgrade existing lighting systems from T12 fluorescent systems with magnetic ballasts to T8 systems with electronic ballasts....
Hand-held LED light
The Recon M II is built to provide security personnel, law enforcement officers and soldiers with efficient illumination....
Disaster preparedness equipment
The company offers a variety of equipment for disaster recovery efforts, including dehumidifiers, pumps, wet/dry vacuums, generators, forklifts, air scrubbers, pallet jacks, lighting gear and HVAC equipment....
Heavy-duty vehicle lifts
The company's Mack5 is wireless, with no communication cables connecting the columns, and no connecting cords or wires on the ground....
Mobile workstation in minutes
The RAM Seat-Mate transforms most passenger seats into temporary mobile workstations to accommodate laptops, tablet computers and ultra-mobile personal computers in vehicles....
Versatile trailers
The company has three trailer models listed on the U.S. General Services Administration's GSA Schedule: CR35, a 35-ton-capacity detachable gooseneck lowbed; MH35, a 35-ton-capacity fixed gooseneck rear loading trailer; and TAG20XXL, a 20-ton-capacity drawbar tag-along....
Mobile column lift
The Mach 4 is sold in sets of four or six battery-operated columns. Each column has a rated capacity of 18,000 lbs....
Onboard surveillance tool
SafeDrive MiniDVR mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) uses both a forward-facing camera and a rear-facing cabin camera to record video, audio and metadata to compact flash cards....
Fleet maintenance products
Capitol Supply's parts inventory, supplied by NAPA Auto Parts, covers both light- and heavy-duty vehicles....
Can refilling system
The REFILLOmat system helps minimize the number of cans that wind up in the waste stream....
Recycled pens
Hundreds of SKILCRAFT products help the federal government meet its green initiatives....
In Focus: Public Safety
Hazardous materials suits
The ONESuit line of chemical protective single-skin hazmat suits is fully certified to the National Fire Protection Association 1991 standard, including requirements for flame resistance and chemical exposure as well as ability to resist tears and seam bursts....
Comprehensive fire truck package
The company's Contender Responder Stock Vehicle Program offers a line of firefighting trucks built on commercial chassis, each available for quick delivery and offered with a selection of options....
Security cover
The security deck enclosure for Jeep Wrangler JKs creates a large and lockable storage area that is completely protected on all sides....
Evidence storage lockers
Pre-fabricated, FM-approved evidence storage lockers are weather-resistant and meet industry safety standards and codes....
Speed monitor
The Speed Awareness Monitor II (SAM II) features a top-mounted solar panel that can recharge a day's worth of battery use in 2.5 hours of sunlight....
Radar for motorcycles
The Raptor RP-1 for motorcycles features a waterproof LCD and counting unit that can accommodate full alphanumeric messages....
Lighting LED
The infrared OSTAR lighting LED features six thin-film chips and a hemispherical lens, producing up to 3.5 watts of output power....
All-terrain radio
The MR HH425LI VP all-terrain radio allows users to switch between VHF and GMRS bands, and to make water- or land-based contact at any time....
Mobile communications service
Broadband Global Area Network service (BGAN) is a mobile communications service that provides both voice and broadband data through a single, portable device that offers guaranteed data rates on demand, according to the company....
Data-sharing device
The C.O.B.R.A. handheld device features an integrated suite of software applications that provide real-time data sharing to officers on the street and network-wide data analysis to investigators in the field....
Reconnaissance robot
The Recon Scout Under Vehicle Inspection (UVI) robot is a miniature, mobile device that visually inspects the undercarriages of vehicles for explosives,...
Visual information system
The Starlight visual information system enables users to comprehend information and solve problems by generating pictures of relationships among items in large data repositories through a graphical programming interface....
Electronic ticketing software
DigiTicket software allows police officers to scan a driver's license barcode during a traffic stop with a mobile computer that automatically captures the data in an electronic ticket....
Data-access system
The OptiCop Interceptor enables communications service providers to meet the demands of law enforcement and other intelligence agencies by providing real-time, targeted access to customer data....
Marketplace
Tube pump
Model TPU self-priming tube pumps are designed to process liquids of low to medium viscosity, including those in sewage and laboratory applications....
Equipment for confined workspaces
The company's line of workspace equipment for manhole or excavation projects helps guard against weather, maintain ambient temperatures and sustain general maneuverability and safety inside the work area....
Industrial generators
Honda's EB Series generators, powered by four-stroke OHV engines, deliver consistent output using automatic voltage regulators....
Secure courier bag
Highly valued items in the courier bag can be transported with reduced risk of damage or loss due to fire or theft....
LCD projector
The portable 7.9-pound CP-X2510 LCD projector is designed to display easy-to-see (and hear) presentations while operating efficiently....
Styled hard hats
Hard-hat wearers can make several personality statements with the Head-Turner line, which includes Shrapnel (featuring a simulated rust/bullet-hole design), Gunner (featuring a Vietnam-era design) and Undertaker (featuring a skull design) styles....
Metallic tube cutter
The Model 65S Stainless Steel Quick-Acting tubing cutter has features to increase speed when cutting through ¼- to 2⅝-inch stainless steel, zinc, aluminum and other metallic tubes....
Rubber switch boots
Silicone rubber boots can be installed in place of the mounting nut on switches to guard against precipitation, dust, oil and other contaminants....
Stainless steel electrode
Higher chromium content and columbium stabilization enable the 430L-Cb electrode to withstand higher temperatures needed for welding tempered base metals, such as those used in converters, mufflers and exhaust system components....
Electronic locks
Kaba's E5700 and E3700 Series electronic locks and E5770 Series stand-alone access controllers have been upgraded to include the manufacturer's LearnLok...
Computerized key control system
The KeyWatcher system, consisting of modular illuminated cabinets with built-in keypads, protects and tracks keys for organizations with many access points...
Occupational footwear
Three work-boot styles grip multiple surfaces to ensure safety in varied work environments....
False alarm stopper
The STI-1100 helps to stop false fire alarms without restricting legitimate alarms....
TSG-6 SIP-compliant phone
Approved for government and military use by the National Telecommunications Security Working Group, the 7810 TSG-6 IP phone safeguards exchanged information with voice and signaling encryption options....
Green Tech
High-output charging system
The manufacturer's new line of DC Power Units provides high-output battery charging....
Remote control kit
New 8-input Remote Control Kits offer wireless, solar-powered transmission and reception of signals for irrigation, water wells and wastewater management systems....
Green concrete fence alternative
The company provides an alternative to concrete masonry unit and traditional masonry fencing with environmentally friendly characteristics....
Personal hand-washing station
The Advocate Lavatory System is a personal hand-washing station with access to water, soap and hand dryer within a user's personal space....
Condensing boilers
The company is introducing the Triple-Flex Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing “Flexible Water Tube” Boilers with guaranteed minimum thermal efficiency of 90 percent in worst-case condensing boiler operating conditions, such as 160 degree return water and 180 degree supply water at 100 percent firing load....
Luminaires
GranVille LED luminaires reduce energy consumption, extend component life and promote sustainability....
Environmental sensors for roadways and airports
The Aeroqual AQM 60 air quality monitor measures carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter....
Air-handling unit
Model SHH offers up to 92 percent fuel efficiency and consumes up to 15 percent less fuel than conventional units, according to the company....
Bird repellant
The Bird Barricade Avian Hazer safely repels flying birds from open areas....
Catalogs
Fall protection policies
The Smart Policy MillerGuide includes tips to assist in preparing and implementing an effective and safe fall protection program....
Flush doors
The updated Special-Lite FRP Flush Door brochure covers the company's line of heavy-duty fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) flush doors for commercial entrances, including the recently introduced SL-20 sandstone-textured FRP flush door....
Federal IT equipment
A new specialty catalog, “Federal IT Solutions,” features hundreds of IT products in six sections: Cables & Infrastructure, Cabinets & Racks, Remote Access & Security, KVM ServSwitch, Digital Signage & Presentation, and Networking....
Wireless communication
Over 200 new products are featured in B&B Electronics' 136-page 2009 Q3 catalog, including Ethernet switches and gateways, wireless modems, serial converters, USB and remote I/O lines....
Trucks
A new brochure features Kenworth's newest truck model, the T470....
Welding tools
ESCO Tool is offering a new, updated catalog of welding end prep tools and specialty saws for boiler maintenance, power generation, petrochemical and pipeline construction applications....
Parting Shots
Digital writing kit
Papershow is a presentation aid that allows speakers to automatically project their notes onscreen, and, if desired, print and/or e-mail them exactly...
Mobile phone safety-device adapter
Once activated on a user's mobile phone, the Guardian contacts police with the touch of a button whenever the user feels unsafe....
Digital signage system
The iCOMPEL digital signage system displays public or personnel messages, as well as emergency/crisis situation updates and event cancellations....
Centrifugal pumps
E, F and G Series pumps are suited for use in swimming pools, fountains, and other water-pumping applications....
Automated paint-manufacturing system
The APM dispensing system produces a full range of interior and exterior paints and primers in seven grades and six sheen levels; its accompanying Enterprise System software enables the company to replicate any color and save dispense information....
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