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State & Local Government

Working with the public sector.

KP has spent three decades inside state agencies, county offices, and municipal programs. We understand procurement, legislative audiences, and the particular rhythm of public-sector work.
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Our approach

How we work in this sector.

The specifics differ by engagement, but a few things hold true across almost everything we do here.

01Procurement-ready
WBE-certified, experienced with sole-source and competitive solicitations, and familiar with standard state contract structures.
02Built for oversight
Deliverables structured for legislative committees, inter-agency reviews, and public disclosure.
03Coalition-minded
Agencies rarely work in isolation. We coordinate with cross-agency teams, local offices, and external stakeholders.
04Honest about constraints
We know what you can and cannot change inside a government structure. Our recommendations respect that.

Where we add value

Three areas of focus.

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Evaluation

Program evaluation & audit

Statewide and multi-site evaluations for agencies and legislative bodies.

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Program management

Grant & program rollout

Supporting agencies standing up or restructuring large federally funded programs.

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Training

Workforce & case-worker training

Curriculum and facilitator systems for agency staff deploying new practices.

WBE certified

Built into state and local procurement.

KP is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise and is set up for the full range of state and local procurement mechanisms — sole-source, small-business set-asides, and open competitive bids.

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Selected partners

Organizations we have worked with.

  • Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
  • Indiana FSSA Division of Family Resources (DFR)

Representative list — full client history available on request.

Other sectors

We also work with.

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Tell us about your organization.

Every good engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us what you are trying to do and we will help you figure out what it calls for.

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