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Gove Mental Agency: Some countries, particularly those in the ea stages of highway development, buy equipm and employ forces to construct highways un the direct supervision of government enginei but the contract system is in more general t Detailed plans and specifications for a propo highway are prepared, and contractors, after amining the project, make bids stating the pi at which they will do the work. Award is m; to the lowest responsible bidder. Subsequ maintenance is generally provided by forces e ployed and supervised directly by the gove mental agency responsible for the highway, si; the contract procedure is not so well suited to t kind of work.
Official agencies are those supported by tax moneys. These agencies exist at the national, state, and local levels. The National Institute of Health, the Consumer Protection and Environmental Health Service, and Health Services and Mental Health Administration are all part of the U. S. Public Health Service. This national agency is part of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
• Where will your account rank in the agency? Near the top or near the bottom? Both extremes are bad; try to be a middle account in terms of dollars spent.
• Precisely what services will you get for the money spent? Put things like this in writing to prevent misunderstandings.
• Do you feel comfortable with the principles of the agency? This is a hard quality to define, but you will recognize it after talking with the people for a little while. Do you trust them to understand your business and to do a good job?
• Finally, check into the financial stability of the agency. The agency places the orders and pays media bills, If they should go under, it is possible you may wind up paying twice for the same space. Your bank can help you here. |
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