Public Knowledge® and Civic Initiatives Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Public Sector Procurement Investments

LAKEWOOD, N.J., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Knowledge® and Civic Initiatives have established a partnership to leverage their independent strengths to more broadly serve the public sector with program expertise and deep procurement credentials. This partnership will enhance service offerings, expand talent pools, and increase the availability of contract vehicles nationwide for both parties. 

"As procurement evolves, public sector agencies need partners who not only understand the process but also the impact procurement can have on program outcomes," said Stacey Moss, President and CEO of Public Knowledge®. "Our partnership with Civic Initiatives enhances our ability to provide agencies with immediate access to comprehensive, strategic support to navigate complex procurement challenges effectively."

Civic Initiatives and Public Knowledge® are independent leaders in the National Association of State Procurement Offices (NASPO) ValuePoint contract for Procurement Acquisition Support Services (PASS). A combined effort in service of this market segment will bring increased expertise and capacity to their clients.

"This partnership creates so much new capacity for both firms to optimize government programs and drive world-class procurement. I am so pleased that both firms put so much emphasis on the authenticity of our people, and the connection we have already established is remarkable," said Dustin Lanier, Founder and Principal Consultant of Civic Initiatives.

Civic Initiatives is a trusted leader in public procurement, staffed by former procurement officers who understand the challenges and complexities firsthand. With experience leading central procurement office transformation projects in 35 states, their team works alongside state and local governments, K-12, and higher education to design and implement efficient, innovative procurement solutions that deliver real results. Their years of experience have generated a center of excellence to support the most complex procurement office needs.

For over 30 years, Public Knowledge® has helped public sector agencies enhance policies, programs, systems, and operations in health and human services, from child welfare and child support to Medicaid. Their subject matter experts have championed cornerstone procurements, setting national standards while optimizing procurement outcomes.

Together, the two firms will deliver tailored, result-driven procurement solutions aligning client needs with compliance, efficiency, and long-term value.

About Public Knowledge®  

Public Knowledge® is a national management consulting firm focused on Programs, People, and Systems. We exist to help our clients solve tough problems and thrive in complex environments. For more than 30 years, we have helped our clients achieve their goals by understanding their needs and objectives as a foundation for our problem-solving process. Our goal is to provide our clients with unparalleled service and act as their catalyst for change. Learn more by visiting pubknow.com.  

About Civic Initiatives

Civic Initiatives focuses on public procurement operations and transformation across the public sector, higher education, and large non-profits. The staff of Civic Initiatives is an experienced core of full-time public procurement professionals who help clients make procurement a strategic asset. Learn more by visiting civicinitiatives.com.

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