Monthly Recap for the SLED Market Related to COVID-19 – August 2020

A monthly recap of COVID-19 related procurement from August 2020 and a look into SLED bid extensions and cancellations during COVID-19. 

GovWin IQ has been tracking procurements related to COVID-19 in the State, Local, and Education market on a weekly basis (articles can be found on the Market Analysis landing page) but now wants to take a high level look at the last month.

COVID-19 continued to have an effect on SLED procurement on a daily basis. Projects were delayed, postponed until further notice, or even canceled.

August 2020 State & Local bid volume was down 20.7% compared to August 2019.

Below is a list of notable projects that were affected. 

Notable Opportunities Cancelled due to COVID-19: 

• State of Maine Secretary of State - Driver License Examination Knowledge And Road Skills Testing System

Notable Opportunities Delayed due to COVID-19: 

• Phoenix Public Transit Department - Subrecipient Grant Management System
• L.A. Sanitation - Computerized Image Object Identification And Geo Location Program
• Colorado Department of Education - Statewide Student Information System

Notable Opportunities On Hold due to COVID-19:

• Washington State Department of Agriculture - Food Assistance Program System Rewrite Project
• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department - Campground Reservation System
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Sport And Commercial License And Central Reservation System

Notable Opportunities Postponed due to COVID-19:

• Missouri Department of Revenue - Integrated Motor Vehicle And Driver Licensing System