In a 6 page research paper, discuss the PMBOK’s 4 processes of project procurement (plan procurements, conduct procurements, administer procurements, close procurements), and how they were or could be applied to Springfield-Interchange-Improvement-Project project’s procurement efforts. In the paper, highlight potential differences between commercial and government project procurements.

Following references must be used. Additional references can be used to supplement:

Springfield-Interchange-Improvement-Project case study (**do not use the Teacher Notes for the paper**)

PMI, Inc. (2008). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK ®), (4th. ed.). Newtown, PA: Project Management Institute, Inc.

Fleming, Q. W. (2003). Project procurement management: contracting, subcontracting, teaming. Tustin, CA: FMC Press