Service Continuity

Martin County, Florida, approved an approximately $3 million contract with MTM Transit to restart paratransit service for disabled riders on November 12, 2026, after its previous operator stopped service without notice. The award restores accessible transportation, but fixed-route bus service remains suspended while vehicles are repaired, leaving a broader service-delivery challenge unresolved.

Henrico County removed all **Flock** cameras after the provider reportedly became “non-responsive,” highlighting vendor-responsiveness and service-continuity risks for local government technology procurements. The available report does not disclose contract terms, costs, removal timing, or a replacement plan, so it does not establish a new procurement opportunity.

OPM’s FY2026 guidance caps ratings of 4 or 5 at 40% of General Schedule employees, prompting agencies including the IRS to adjust review processes. Contractors should monitor potential effects on government staffing, oversight, and service continuity, but the reports identify no solicitation or defined contract action.

Suspected hacking attempts forced the Federal Election Commission to take web-facing services and its electronic filing system offline, interrupting required 24-hour and 48-hour campaign-spending disclosures before the November 3 midterm elections. No sensitive-data breach or active procurement has been confirmed, but the incident underscores demand for secure, resilient public-facing systems and effective incident response.