Experienced, personal consulting that helps you design success.
We partner with public sector organizations and the firms that serve them — turning gaps into opportunities with clear plans, honest cost analysis, and teams equipped to deliver.
After more than a decade in the industry, we deliberately changed direction. Today we work with other firms and organizations on a referral basis only — so every client receives the time, attention, and guidance they deserve.
Business mentors are key. That’s why, when it comes to client selection, we’re choosy. We would rather go deep with a few partners than spread thin across many.
Comprehensive consultation to identify gaps and opportunities
Actionable project plans with timelines, milestones and schedules
Transparent cost analysis so leaders can decide with confidence
A ramp-up process that empowers your team for the long term
Every engagement is customized. Choose a focused service or combine them into a package that fits where your organization needs support most.
Gap & Opportunity Assessment
A comprehensive consultation that examines your people, processes and priorities to pinpoint what’s holding you back — and where the greatest upside lies.
Strategic Project Planning
A detailed report and roadmap with clear timelines, milestones and a realistic schedule, giving stakeholders a shared path from kickoff to completion.
Cost Analysis
Rigorous, transparent cost modeling that supports budgeting, justifies investment and helps leadership weigh options with accountability in mind.
Team Ramp-Up & Enablement
Our proven ramp-up process outfits your team with the tools, structure and confidence they need to perform — reducing turnover and accelerating results.
Business Mentorship
Ongoing one-to-one guidance for leaders and managers. Because we limit our client roster, you get a trusted advisor — not a rotating bench.
Procurement Technology Advisory
Vendor-neutral guidance on selecting, contracting for and implementing procurement software, for both agencies and contractors. See recommendations →
How We Work
A clear path from insight to impact
Our structured approach keeps every engagement focused, measurable and on schedule.
Consult
We listen first — learning your mission, constraints and goals through an in-depth consultation.
Assess
We identify gaps and opportunities, then quantify them with a clear-eyed cost analysis.
Plan
You receive a comprehensive report with a project plan, timelines, milestones and schedule.
Empower
Our ramp-up process equips your team with the tools to execute and sustain success.
Why Choose CMG
We’re choosy — so you get more.
We intentionally keep our client list small. That means senior-level attention on every engagement and a partner who genuinely understands your organization.
Direct access to experienced consultants from day one through delivery.
Proven Experience
More than ten years of hands-on industry work informs every recommendation.
Built to Last
We focus on capability-building that limits turnover and sustains growth.
Accountable Results
Milestones, schedules and cost clarity keep outcomes measurable.
Procurement Technology Advisory
The right procurement software, without the sales pitch.
Choosing a procurement platform is a multi-year commitment that shapes transparency, compliance and staff workload. We help agencies and contractors define real requirements, compare platforms objectively, and plan an implementation that sticks.
Vendor-neutral by design. CMG does not resell software or accept referral fees from vendors. Our recommendations are based on your scope, budget, existing systems and compliance needs, and nothing else.
For cities, counties, school districts, special districts and state agencies that run solicitations, evaluate bids, and manage contracts. These are the platforms we see most often in public sector evaluations, and where each one tends to fit best.
Modern Cloud
OpenGov Procurement
Best for: mid-size agencies wanting a connected cloud platform
Links purchase requests to solicitation development, bid evaluation and contract management. It is part of a broader cloud suite that also covers budgeting, permitting and asset management.
StrengthsModern interface; typically 4–8 month deployments
Watch forUneven depth across acquired modules
Typical annual cost~$40K–$96K
DeploymentCloud only
Modular
Euna Procurement (formerly Bonfire)
Best for: procurement + grants without a full ERP
Government-focused sourcing, solicitations, evaluation, contracts and purchasing. Budgeting and grants management (eCivis) can be added as separate modules.
StrengthsBuy only what you need; strong evaluation workflows
Watch forCosts climb when bundling modules; no general ledger
Typical annual cost~$26K–$102K
DeploymentCloud
Budget Pick
PlanetBids
Best for: small agencies focused on bid management
Focused eProcurement for solicitations, vendor registration, electronic bidding, evaluation and award. Popular with water districts, school districts and smaller cities.
StrengthsMost affordable; free for vendors to register
Watch forBid management only; strongest in the western U.S.
Typical annual cost~$5K–$28K
DeploymentCloud
Enterprise ERP
Tyler Technologies
Best for: large agencies standardizing on one ERP
Procurement runs as a module inside a full ERP (e.g., Munis) that covers finance, HR, courts, tax and public safety. It is the logical choice when Tyler is already in place.
StrengthsDeep integration; cloud, hosted or on-prem
Best for: states and complex agencies needing end-to-end Source-to-Pay
Configurable platforms that extend past sourcing and contracts into requisitions, invoicing and payment. They suit high purchasing volume and complex approval chains.
Watch forHeavier configuration and change management
Typical annual costQuote-based
ScopeSource-to-Pay
SAP Environments
SAP Ariba
Best for: organizations already committed to SAP ERP
Enterprise sourcing, public-sector eTendering, requisitioning and purchasing that feed directly into downstream SAP finance processes.
StrengthsNative SAP integration; massive supplier network
Watch forComplexity; less value outside SAP shops
Typical annual costQuote-based
ScopeSource-to-Pay
For firms that sell to government. The right bid-discovery and market-intelligence tools help you find opportunities earlier, qualify them faster, and stop paying for data you don't use. Start with the free sources, then add paid tools as your pipeline grows.
Tool
Best For
Market Coverage
Pricing (published or reported)
SAM.gov
Required federal registration and official opportunity notices
Federal
Free
PlanetBids / Public Purchase
Responding to agencies that use these portals
State & local
Free vendor registration
DemandStar
Local bid notifications by county or state
State & local
Free basic; ~$60/yr per county; ~$2,699/yr national
HigherGov
Small firms needing affordable federal search and analytics
Federal (+ SLED)
$500/yr Starter; $2,500/yr Standard (up to 10 users)
GovTribe
Pipeline tracking and team collaboration
Federal; state & local add-on
$1,500–$6,000/yr
GovSpend
State and local spend and purchase-order intelligence
State & local
Reported ~$7,900–$49,470/yr
GovWin IQ (Deltek)
Enterprise capture teams needing forecasts and analyst research
Federal + SLED
Reported ~$6,000–$42,000+/yr
Our advice: most small and mid-size contractors are over-tooled. We audit your current subscriptions against your win history and target agencies, then build a lean stack. That usually means free registrations plus one paid intelligence tool.
A quick reference for agency platforms. Costs are typical annual ranges drawn from public contract records and will vary by agency size, modules and negotiation.
Platform
Scope
Ideal Agency Size
Typical Annual Cost
Implementation
PlanetBids
eProcurement / bid management
Small
~$5K–$28K
Fast
Euna Procurement
Full-cycle procurement (+ grants, budget)
Small–Mid
~$26K–$102K
Moderate
OpenGov
Procurement within a cloud ERP suite
Mid
~$40K–$96K
~4–8 months
Tyler Technologies
Procurement module in full ERP
Large
~$150K–$1.2M+
~12–18 months
JAGGAER / Ivalua / SOVRA
Source-to-Pay
Mid–Large / State
Quote-based
Varies
SAP Ariba
Source-to-Pay (SAP ecosystem)
Large
Quote-based
Varies
Quick Fit Finder
Which platform should you shortlist?
Answer three questions for a starting-point recommendation. A CMG consultation turns this into a documented requirements matrix and scored evaluation.
How We Evaluate
Six criteria we use to evaluate every platform
01
Scope Fit
Source-to-Contract or full Source-to-Pay? We match the platform to the work you actually do, not the longest feature list.
02
Compliance & Audit Trail
Support for your procurement code, bid thresholds, protest procedures, public records and documented evaluations.
03
Security Standards
Confirm FedRAMP (federal) or GovRAMP, formerly StateRAMP (state and local), status, along with data residency and accessibility requirements.
04
ERP Integration
How cleanly requisitions, POs, vendors and payments flow to your finance system, so you avoid double entry and data silos.
05
Total Cost of Ownership
Subscription, implementation, data migration, training and staff time over a 5-year horizon. The sticker price is not the full cost.
06
Adoption & Vendor Experience
Ease of use for staff, evaluators and suppliers. A platform vendors won't register on is a platform that fails.
No. CMG is vendor-neutral. We don't resell licenses or accept vendor referral fees, so our recommendations reflect only your requirements, budget and existing systems.
What does a procurement technology assessment include?
A current-state review of your procurement workflows and systems, a documented requirements matrix, a vendor shortlist with scored evaluations, a 5-year total-cost-of-ownership comparison, and an implementation and change-management plan with timelines and milestones.
Will switching procurement platforms mean replacing our ERP?
Usually not. Most modern procurement platforms integrate with existing ERP and financial systems, but integration depth varies widely. We test data exchange and workflow integration before you commit.
Can you help us write the RFP for procurement software?
Yes. We can help draft requirements, evaluation criteria and scoring methodology, and support the evaluation committee through demos and reference checks.
We're a contractor. Can you help us cut our bid-tool spending?
Yes. We review your current subscriptions against your target agencies and win history, then recommend a lean stack. That often means free registrations (SAM.gov and agency portals) plus a single paid intelligence tool.
Why do you only work by referral?
We keep our client list intentionally small so every engagement gets senior-level attention. If you weren't referred, reach out anyway. We're happy to talk about whether we're the right fit.
“Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your turnover, and put you on a solid track to success.”
— Consultant Management Group
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