How to manage a civic tech project at a governmental organization, from the procurement stage to launching the product? Here, I'll explain what I've learned from managing one of the most visible and fast-paced projects at the State of California. Ideas are mine not my employer's 1. Contract requirements: Don’t add tons of requirements. Focus on the ones that bring value. You may get criticized for not adding too many detailed requirements. But, you need to face criticism, otherwise, you'll spend a lot of time figuring out how to meet those requirements.