Pittsburgh Purchasing Suite

A collection of apps that help you procure things more quickly and easily

Background

A 2015 Code for America Fellowship project rooted in interviews with over 60 city and county staff and 30 local businesses, we found that a path to success in Pittsburgh required fixing the basics.

Description

Our apps, Beacon, Scout, and Conductor, have replaced and augmented government purchasing workflows in Pittsburgh. Connected by an open database, these tools enable city staff to transparently and efficiently manage, track, and advertise contract opportunities.

Impact

Since launching, 500+ businesses have signed up for announcements of contracting opportunities with Beacon, 27 City staff are subscribed for contract updates with Scout, and the procurement team tracks contracts daily with Conductor.

Location

Pittsburgh United States North America

Categories

Open Data Open Contracting Tech Procurement Citizen Engagement Agile Research Nudges

Team

Partners

  • Richard King Mellon Foundation
  • City of Pittsburgh

Region: North America

includes kosovo