Background
Curry, William Sims was born on February 6, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Washington, United States. Son of Eli Herbert Curry and Winona Geraldine (Davis) Mickelson.
(The First Complete Contracting Reference/ Textbook for St...)
The First Complete Contracting Reference/ Textbook for State and Local Agencies. Federal contracting officials have a comprehensive resource in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to guide them through the arduous contracting process; however, until now there has been no such counterpart for state and local government agencies. Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies is the first reference book of its kind specifically designed to provide state and local administrators with a concise authoritative resource on contracting for services.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6GRHF4/?tag=2022091-20
2008
(A guidebook through the minefield of government contracti...)
A guidebook through the minefield of government contracting and procurement, Government Contracting: Promises and Perils describes the dangerous practices commonly applied in the development and management of government contracts and provides advice for avoiding the sort of errors that might compromise their ability to protect the public interest. It includes strategies for increasing profits for government contractors, rather than incurring burdensome costs, through compliance with government mandated subcontracting and financial management systems.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1420085654/?tag=2022091-20
2010
(The second edition of Government Contracting: Promises an...)
The second edition of Government Contracting: Promises and Perils picks up where the first edition’s mission left off: exposing fraud, incompetence, waste, and abuse (FIWA) and analyzing corruption, mismanagement, and ineptitude that defile government contracting. The first edition thoroughly outlined procurement throughout the contracting cycle including initial planning, contractor selection, contract administration, contract closeout, and auditing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M6CJFZ3/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(This second edition of Contracting for Services in State ...)
This second edition of Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies provides state-of-the-art tools for best practice in the procurement of services at state and local levels, from initial stages through to completion. Including lively case studies and research conducted with state and local agencies across the United States, this book provides management advice and tips on compliance to reduce costs, select the best-qualified contractors, manage contractors’ performance, and prevent corruption and waste.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M63J9V6/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(Government contracting is plagued by nefarious, amateuris...)
Government contracting is plagued by nefarious, amateurish, and criminal behavior. By awarding government contracts to corporations as compensation for lavish gifts and personal favors, the United States government fails to serve the public interest effectively and honestly. William Sims Curry identifies and categorizes multiple deficiencies in how government contractors are selected, and proposes how reforms can be instituted.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074CHXLBS/?tag=2022091-20
2017
(Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Ag...)
Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies: Best Practices for Public Procurement, Third Edition provides state-of-the-art tools for best practice in the procurement of services at state and local levels, throughout the procurement cycle. Including lively case studies and research conducted with state and local agencies across the United States, this award-winning book provides management advice and tips on compliance to reduce costs, select the best-qualified contractors, manage contractors’ performance, and prevent corruption and waste.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1032306149/?tag=2022091-20
2022
County government administrator
Curry, William Sims was born on February 6, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Washington, United States. Son of Eli Herbert Curry and Winona Geraldine (Davis) Mickelson.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Ohio State University, 1968.
Assistant purchasing officer Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, California, 1977-1980. Subcontract administrator Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, 1980-1981. Materials manager Altus Corporation, San Jose, 1981-1986.
Purchasing manager Litton Electron Devices, San Carlos, 1986-1995, Communications & Power Industries, Palo Alto, 1995-1997. Contracts manager Landacorp, Chico, 1998. Purchasing services manager Butte County, Oroville, 1998-1901, deputy administrative officer, 2001—2007, general services director, 2001—2007.
Consultant WSC Consultant, Chico, since 2007. Board directors Industry Council for Small Business Development, Sunnyvale, 1992-1997, vice president programs, 1992-1993, executive vice president, 1994-1995, president, 1995-1997.
(A guidebook through the minefield of government contracti...)
2010(The second edition of Government Contracting: Promises an...)
2016(Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Ag...)
2022(This second edition of Contracting for Services in State ...)
2016(Government contracting is plagued by nefarious, amateuris...)
2017(The First Complete Contracting Reference/ Textbook for St...)
2008Captain United States Air Force, 1955-1977. Fellow National Contract Management Association. Member National Contract Management Association Professional Standards and Ethics Committee, National Contract Management Association(vice president Education and Awards, Gold Rush chapter), California Association Public Purchasing Officers, American Mensa, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Kirsten Ingeborg Arms, May 20, 1971. Children: William II, Kevin, Randal, Kim Cannova, Derek.