The Q3 2020 state, local and education (SLED) government contracting market improved from the pandemic-driven low bid volumes of Q2 as the economy re-opened and some furloughed government staff returned to work. While year-over-year bids continue to be down across the board, a more stable and sustainable path of recovery is emerging, along with more clarity about differences by industry and level of government.
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