The Big Bid Theory · 2025-09-23 · 37 min
This episode of The Big Bid Theory dives deep into what is possible in public procurement when the right people and technology come together. Joining us are two standout leaders from the City of Houston’s Strategic Procurement Division - Yesenia Chuca and Perla Arredondo - who were pivotal in executing a full-scale e-procurement implementation in just 45 days . Yesenia shares how building the right team made the difference, while Perla reveals how their focus on the supplier experience helped grow Houston’s supplier database from 4,000 to over 10,000 vendors in five months . We talk NIGP Forum 2025, supplier engagement, digital transformation in government, rapid implementation timelines, and lessons for any agency ready to modernize procurement. Also: you won’t want to miss this week’s “Crazy Bid You Can Win” . Let’s just say it involves rain barrels AND websites . Interview on YouTube Perla Arredondo: With three years of experience in public procurement, Perla Arredondo has played a key role in implementing new procurement systems across the City of Houston.
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