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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Sep 9, 2010
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
Effective Management of Construction Contracts
Pro-D Event
Mon, Sep 13, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
City of Rochester Hills
1000 Rochester Hills Drive MIS Training Room
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309
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Effective Management of Construction Contracts
Duration: 1-Day Seminar
Contact hours: 8 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 1
Instructor: Aaron Howell, CPPO or Darin Matthews, CPPO
General Description:
Construction Contracts can represent a very significant expenditure of resources by public agencies and, thus, a heightened liability. Historically, they have not been a type of contract routinely administered by public purchasers, which may expose the agency to higher levels of liability. This seminar will key in on areas of contract administration specific to Construction Contracting and how they can best be applied to limit risk and liability.
Intended Audience:
This course is targeted to all levels of purchasers handling construction contracting, purchasing managers overseeing the construction contracting function, and project managers overseeing the direct construction activities.
Prerequisites:
None
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the key differences between construction contracting and other types of formal contracting.
- Identify the key areas that require focus for successful completion of the contract.
- Explain techniques to reduce delays and overruns.
Course Outline:
- Contracting Types
- The pros and cons of different contracting types (design-build, traditional design/hard-bid; two-step RFP, and RFP/Hard-bid);
- Role of Designer
- Ensuring your designer plays the right role (knowing what to expect from you’re A&E and then holding them accountable).
- Contract Terms
- Knowing and enforcing your terms. Are your terms acceptable? Do you follow the AIA models or develop your own? Do you enforce them?
- Insurance and Bonding
- Insurance - It's critical! Understanding the importance of different insurances in construction projects and then identifying the key areas to watch when collecting and approving proof of insurance.
- Project Management and Change Orders
- Making sure your Project Manager/Construction Inspectors are doing their jobs. Are these folks internal or external? What role do they play? What should be their limit of authority and how do you maintain it?
- Change Orders/Claims - Allowing or denying and who pays? Just because they ask, doesn’t mean you have to grant them. How do you back up your case?
- Closeout
- Contract Closeouts - What's so important? Understanding the importance of contract closeouts in construction projects and the different key elements to track and obtain.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED (30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SEMINAR START DATE.
- All cancellations received 30 days prior to the seminar are subject to a $75.00 service charge.
- There will be no refund for cancellations received less than 30 days before the seminar.
- MPPOA members may appeal the decision for a "no refund and/or request for credit" of a seminar in writing to the MPPOA Board within 7 days from the first day of the scheduled seminar.
2010 Annual Conference
General Meeting
Sep 23 - 24, 2010
The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development, Michigan State University
3535 Forest Road
Lansing, Michigan 48910
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- Fees for this event:
- Regular 2-Day Conference Registration (1.25 points): $150.00
- Reverse Trade Fair Participant Rate - Full Conf. (1.25 points): $100.00
- Single Day Registration - Thursday (0.50 points): $100.00
- Single Day Registration - Friday (0.50 points): $100.00
- Spouse/Guest Banquet Ticket: $35.00
- Attachments for this event:
- 2010 Conference Agenda
Overnight acomodations are being provided by Candelwood Suites, adjacent to the conference facility. Studio suites are $65.00 per night and 1 Bedroom Suites are $104.00 per night plus applicable taxes. You must make your room reservations directly with the hotel at 517-351-8181 and make sure you mention MPPOA. Make your reservations now as our room block will be released on August 6, 2010.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 S Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
Contracting for Public Sector Services
Pro-D Event
Oct 14 - 15, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kalamazoo County Administration Building
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave Committee Room A, Room 207
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP National Members: No Charge
- Non-NIGP National Members: No Charge
Contracting for Public Sector Services
Duration: 2-Day Course
Contact hours: 16 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 2
CEU Units**: 1.5
Cost:
National Members - $360
NATIONAL MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $335
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $360
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $410
Non-Members - $500
NON-MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $475
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $500
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $550
An early registration discount of $25 is available for those who register 60 or more days in advance of the seminar. A late fee of $50 will be assessed for registrations received 30 or fewer days prior to the event.
General Description:
Faced with the challenge of identifying best value, can the public procurement professional successfully engage partners to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and the social goals of the community? Call it privatization, outsourcing, competitive tendering, or alternative service delivery, contracting for public sector services dominates contract spending at all levels of government in countries around the world. This course examines the process beginning from the decision whether to “make or buy” through the special considerations of the services RFP, the contract award and contract administration.
Intended Audience:
Procurement Officials, senior buyers, public administrators, and contract managers involved in the procurement of services.
Prerequisites: None
Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Based on a scenario or case study, conduct a make-or-buy decision.
- Identify and develop the elements of an RFP that are critical to a successful services contract and ease of contract administration.
- Describe how to develop and use selection committees for public sector services.
- Develop and negotiate a performance based public sector services contract.
- Describe methods to respond to protests and disputes in a fair, objective, and timely way.
- Assuming the role of contract administrator, lead the project team members in developing a contract administration plan.
Course Outline:
The following is an outline of the material for this course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized throughout the course. The content presented during any given class may vary depending on the background and experience of the participants.
Day One:
- Pre-test
- Introduction to contracting for public sector services
- Brief history
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Commonly contracted services
- Legal and regulatory context
- Deciding to contract
- Which services?
- Factors to be considered
- Types of service contracts
- Cost comparisons between in-house and contracted services delivery
- Public / private competition
- Performance based contracting
- The RFP for contracted services
- The RFP Team
- Elements of a good services RFP
Day Two:
- Proposal evaluation and contract award
- Selection and award process
- Developing the contract
- Protests and Disputes
- Contract Administration
- Roles and responsibilities of a contract administrator
- Contract administration plan
- Contract renewal and extension
This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor’s discretion.
The instructor has no proprietary interest in the development or marketing of this seminar and no financial interest in NIGP.
* Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)
**CEU units for this workshop are granted through NIGP, which is authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), to offer courses for CEU units. To learn more about IACET and CEUs, visit www.iacet.org
Requirements of Participants to receive CEU units:
- Attendance at the entire course is required. A sign-in sheet will be available each day the class is in session. Daily sign-in is mandatory to be eligible to earn CEU units.
- Active participation in all case studies, discussion and exercises.
- NIGP will not issue partial CEU units.
- An evaluation form must be completed and returned to the site coordinator prior to the completion of the course.
NIGP Registration Fee Rules & Instructions:
Please go to www.nigp.org to download chapter seminar registration form.
· Print or type and complete all sections of the registration form. Retain a copy for your records.
· Registration forms and Payment must be received 60 or more days to qualify for the early registration rate.
· Registration forms and payments received 31-59 days prior to the event will be billed at the standard registration rate.
· Registrations forms and payments received 30 days or less prior to the event will incur a $50 late fee.
· All payments must be made in US funds.
Payment
· NIGP accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Please include your billing address and card security code on the form when paying by credit card.
· If paying by check, make checks payable to NIGP and mail to the address on the registration form.
· Registration and payment information must be received by the above deadlines in order to qualify for discounts and/or avoid late fees. If paying by purchase order a copy of the PO must be submitted with your registration form.
Methods of Registration
Fax
· Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax it to 703-736-9639 Attn: Course Registrar
Mail
· Send completed registration form with payment to: NIGP, ATTN: Seminar Registrar, 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170.
Internet – Online Registration is available. Please visit the event information page and click on the “REGISTER” button. Please note if you register online, you will need to use a credit card as your method of payment.
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.
Confirmation
All registrants will receive an email confirmation of their registration.
Cancellations and Refunds
Registration and payment must be received two weeks before the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. Refunds will be given only for cancellations made in writing at least seven days prior to the course date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. Cancellations received after this time will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only. Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. For all CPPB and CPPO Prep courses, If your book has been shipped prior to your cancellation, you will be charged full retail price for the book upon your cancellation.
Registration Fees are determined by the NIGP Board of Directors and can be adjusted at any time. Fees indicated are the NIGP’s standard rates and may differ according to hosting Chapter. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuers name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
Questions?
Please contact the NIGP Registration team at registrationinfo@nigp.org or call 800-FOR-NIGP should you have any questions regarding the event. For local information, please contact the local seminar coordinator listed on the event page on the NIGP website.
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement
Pro-D Event
Nov 8 - 10, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Washtenaw County
4135 Washtenaw Avenue Learning Resource Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP National Members: No Charge
- Non-NIGP National Members: No Charge
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement
Duration: 3-Day Course
Contact hours: 24 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 3
CEU Units**: 2.2
NIGP's Foundation courses provide essential knowledge for you to better understand and master the world of public procurement. These courses connect you to content relevant to the CPPB and CPPO certification exams. Search the Course Schedule for a course near you.
Cost:
National Members - $575
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $550
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $575
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $625
Non-Members - $750
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $725
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $750
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $800
Intended Audience:
This fundamental approach to procurement law will be of interest to those who are substantially involved in the public procurement contracting process. Individuals who want to increase their understanding of both the capability and limitation of the law on government procedures will be responsive to the course content. In addition, this course will be beneficial to all those who work alongside those in the public sector and must operate under the guidelines of procurement law for the successful acquisition of products and services. Please note that this course is intended to address US legal issues and may not meet the needs of those working outside the United States. The UPPCC certification exams do not contain questions about country-specific laws.
Prerequisites:
Though no prerequisites are stipulated for this class, successful participants should have completed Introduction to Public Procurement class, or have some public procurement introduction to the field prior to enrolling.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify and define public purchasing legal terms, concepts and principles.
- Apply basic legal concepts and principles to practical public procurement situations.
- Describe how the three categories of law ? the common law of contracts, statutory law and administrative law ? apply to public purchasing.
- Describe how the laws establish the rights and obligations of all parties.
- Distinguish between ethical and legal requirements and apply the appropriate actions and conduct.
- Describe the role of the public professional in the application of procurement and contract law in accordance with the commonly accepted practices of the profession.
Course Outline:
The following is an outline of the material for this course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized throughout the course. The content presented during any given class may vary depending on the background and experience of the participants.
Day One:
- Pre-test
- History and Antitrust
- Judicial Structure
- Types of Law
- Law of Agency
- Types of Authority
- Model Procurement Code
- Contract Components
Day Two:
- UCC
- Legal Content
- Bids
- Solicitation
- Competition
- Sealed Bidding
- Mistakes, Protests, Disputes
- Debarment and Suspension
Day Three:
- Negotiations
- Software Contracts
- License Agreements
- Legal Options
- Ethics
- Post-Test
This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor's discretion.
The instructor has no proprietary interest in the development or marketing of this seminar and no financial interest in NIGP.
* Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)
**CEU units for this workshop are granted through NIGP, which is authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), to offer courses for CEU units. To learn more about IACET and CEUs, visit www.iacet.org
Requirements of Participants to receive CEU units:
- Attendance at the entire course is required. A sign-in sheet will be available each day the class is in session. Daily sign-in is mandatory to be eligible to earn for CEU units.
- Active participation in all case studies, discussion and exercises.
- NIGP will not issue partial CEU units.
- An evaluation form must be completed and returned to the site coordinator prior to the completion of the course.
Click here for NIGP’s complete Continuing Education Units (CEU) Policy Statement.
NIGP Registration Fee Rules & Instructions:
Please download NIGP Chapter Seminar Registration form at www.nigp.org
· Print or type and complete all sections of the registration form. Retain a copy for your records.
· Registration forms and Payment must be received 60 or more days to qualify for the early registration rate.
· Registration forms and payments received 31-59 days prior to the event will be billed at the standard registration rate.
· Registrations forms and payments received 30 days or less prior to the event will incur a $50 late fee.
· All payments must be made in US funds.
Payment
· NIGP accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Please include your billing address and card security code on the form when paying by credit card.
· If paying by check, make checks payable to NIGP and mail to the address on the registration form.
· Registration and payment information must be received by the above deadlines in order to qualify for discounts and/or avoid late fees. If paying by purchase order a copy of the PO must be submitted with your registration form.
Methods of Registration
Fax
· Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax it to 703-736-9639 Attn: Course Registrar
Mail
· Send completed registration form with payment to: NIGP, ATTN: Seminar Registrar, 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170.
Internet – Online Registration is available. Please visit the event information page and click on the “REGISTER” button. Please note if you register online, you will need to use a credit card as your method of payment.
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.
Confirmation
All registrants will receive an email confirmation of their registration.
Cancellations and Refunds
Registration and payment must be received two weeks before the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. Refunds will be given only for cancellations made in writing at least seven days prior to the course date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. Cancellations received after this time will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only. Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. For all CPPB and CPPO Prep courses, If your book has been shipped prior to your cancellation, you will be charged full retail price for the book upon your cancellation.
Registration Fees are determined by the NIGP Board of Directors and can be adjusted at any time. Fees indicated are the NIGP’s standard rates and may differ according to hosting Chapter. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuers name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
Questions?
Please contact the NIGP Registration team at registrationinfo@nigp.org or call 800-FOR-NIGP should you have any questions regarding the event. For local information, please contact the local seminar coordinator listed on the event page on the NIGP website.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Dec 9, 2010
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
World Class Procurement Practices
Pro-D Event
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kalamazoo County Administration Building
201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue Committee Room A, Room 207
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP National Members: No Charge
- Non-NIGP National Members: No Charge
World Class Procurement Practices
Duration: 1-Day Course
Contact hours: 8 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 1
Instructor: Aaron Howell, CPPO or Darin Matthews, CPPO
Cost:
National Members - $160
NATIONAL MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $135
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $160
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $210
Non-Members - $225
NON-MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $200
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $225
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $275
General Description:
The concept of World Class Procurement has application to both the public and private sectors. This workshop will address what is meant by “World Class” and what practices countless public agencies are adopting to achieve such status. Case studies shared in the class will illustrate many common practices of agencies and procurement professionals that are considered World Class.
Intended Audience:
This course is targeted to all levels of professionals involved in the public procurement process; senior procurement staff and management will particularly benefit from this course.
Prerequisites:
None
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify and explain the procurement practices of leading agencies.
- Assess the value and practicality of these practices
- Identify procurement methods that are considered world class.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Definition of world class; public and private sector perspectives
- Evolution of procurement techniques
- Industry trends and survey data
- Pre-Solicitation Approaches
- Sourcing and effective market research
- Building departmental relationships that are win-win
- Analyzing usage data and financial reports
- Developing a quality training program for procurement
- Leading Procurement Techniques
- Creating standard procurement documents
- Advantages and disadvantages of proposal processes
- Alternative procurement methods
- Delegation of authority and de-centralization
- Developing an effective procurement card program
- Post-Award Activities
- Contract administration plans
- Managing contract disputes
- Developing contract performance measurements
- Evaluation of contractors and suppliers
- Implementation of World Class Practices
- Achieving short term wins
- Longer term strategies for implementing new practices
- Cultivating a world class culture
- Case studies, agency examples of world class practices. Making sure your Project Manager/Construction Inspectors are doing their jobs. Are these folks internal or external? What role do they play? What should be their limit of authority and how do you maintain it?
NIGP Registration Fee Rules & Instructions: Please complete Chapter Seminar Registration form. This form can be found at www.nigp.org
· Print or type and complete all sections of the registration form. Retain a copy for your records.
· Registration forms and Payment must be received 60 or more days to qualify for the early registration rate.
· Registration forms and payments received 31-59 days prior to the event will be billed at the standard registration rate.
· Registrations forms and payments received 30 days or less prior to the event will incur a $50 late fee.
· All payments must be made in US funds.
Payment
· NIGP accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Please include your billing address and card security code on the form when paying by credit card.
· If paying by check, make checks payable to NIGP and mail to the address on the registration form.
· Registration and payment information must be received by the above deadlines in order to qualify for discounts and/or avoid late fees. If paying by purchase order a copy of the PO must be submitted with your registration form.
Methods of Registration
Fax
· Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax it to 703-736-9639 Attn: Course Registrar
Mail
· Send completed registration form with payment to: NIGP, ATTN: Seminar Registrar, 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170.
Internet – Online Registration is available. Please visit the event information page and click on the “REGISTER” button. Please note if you register online, you will need to use a credit card as your method of payment.
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.
Confirmation
All registrants will receive an email confirmation of their registration.
Cancellations and Refunds
Registration and payment must be received two weeks before the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. Refunds will be given only for cancellations made in writing at least seven days prior to the course date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. Cancellations received after this time will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only. Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. For all CPPB and CPPO Prep courses, If your book has been shipped prior to your cancellation, you will be charged full retail price for the book upon your cancellation.
Registration Fees are determined by the NIGP Board of Directors and can be adjusted at any time. Fees indicated are the NIGP’s standard rates and may differ according to hosting Chapter. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuers name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
Questions?
Please contact the NIGP Registration team at registrationinfo@nigp.org or call 800-FOR-NIGP should you have any questions regarding the event. For local information, please contact the local seminar coordinator listed on the event page on the NIGP website.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
Planning, Scheduling, and Requirement Analysis
Pro-D Event
Feb 16 - 18, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oakland County
2100 Pontiac Lake Road Building #41 West - Farmington Room
Waterford, Michigan 48328
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP National Members: No Charge
- Non-NIGP National Members: No Charge
Planning, Scheduling, and Requirements Analysis
Duration: 3-Day Course
Contact hours: 24 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 3
CEU Units**: 2.2
NIGP's Foundation courses provide essential knowledge for you to better understand and master the world of public procurement. These courses connect you to content relevant to the CPPB and CPPO certification exams. Search the Course Schedule for a course near you.
Cost:
National Members - $575
NATIONAL MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $550
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $575
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $625
Non-Members - $750
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $725
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $750
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $800
Intended Audience:
This introduction to the strategic planning/procurement planning process is valuable to all public procurement professionals interested in developing strategic working relationships with end users in their organizations. This course is beneficial to every public procurement professional attempting to advance in the field and develop their knowledge, skills and abilities relative to procurement’s strategic position within an organization. In light of the broad nature of the text, many of the concepts may be of special interest to the practicing public administrator and public procurement professionals.
Prerequisites:
Though no prerequisites are stipulated for this class, successful participants should have at least one year of public procurement experience prior to enrollment. Those without applicable experience may find this class more beneficial after taking Introduction to Public Purchasing.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe procurement's role in the organizational strategic planning process
- Develop a strategic procurement plan for an organization
- Identify the steps in strategic sourcing process
- Evaluate, select and apply the tools and processes available for a comprehensive procurement plan
- Discuss how the strategic plan impacts the budget process
- Develop a procurement plan for a specific requirement
Course Outline:
The following is an outline of the material for this course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized throughout the course. The content presented during any given class may vary depending on the background and experience of the participants.
Day One:
- Pre-test
- Strategy and Choice: Procurement’s Involvement in Organizational Decision Making (Chapter 1)
- Strategic Planning in the Public Sector (Chapter 2)
Day Two:
- Strategic Procurement Planning (Chapter 3)
- Linking Resource Allocation Decisions to Strategic Planning (Chapter 4)
Day Three:
- Purchasing Strategies: Their Relationship to Requirements Determination in the Acquisition Process (Chapter 5)
- Specifications (Chapter 6)
- Pricing Strategies (Chapter 7)
- Post-test
This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor's discretion.
The instructor has no proprietary interest in the development or marketing of this seminar and no financial interest in NIGP.
* Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)
**CEU units for this workshop are granted through NIGP, which is authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), to offer courses for CEU units. To learn more about IACET and CEUs, visit www.iacet.org
Requirements of Participants to receive CEU units:
- Attendance at the entire course is required. A sign-in sheet will be available each day the class is in session. Daily sign-in is mandatory to be eligible to earn for CEU units.
- Active participation in all case studies, discussion and exercises.
- NIGP will not issue partial CEU units.
- An evaluation form must be completed and returned to the site coordinator prior to the completion of the course.
For NIGP’s complete Continuing Education Units (CEU) Policy Statement click here.
NIGP Registration Fee Rules & Instructions: Please complete Chapter Seminar Registration form. This form can be found at www.nigp.org
· Print or type and complete all sections of the registration form. Retain a copy for your records.
· Registration forms and Payment must be received 60 or more days to qualify for the early registration rate.
· Registration forms and payments received 31-59 days prior to the event will be billed at the standard registration rate.
· Registrations forms and payments received 30 days or less prior to the event will incur a $50 late fee.
· All payments must be made in US funds.
Payment
· NIGP accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Please include your billing address and card security code on the form when paying by credit card.
· If paying by check, make checks payable to NIGP and mail to the address on the registration form.
· Registration and payment information must be received by the above deadlines in order to qualify for discounts and/or avoid late fees. If paying by purchase order a copy of the PO must be submitted with your registration form.
Methods of Registration
Fax
· Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax it to 703-736-9639 Attn: Course Registrar
Mail
· Send completed registration form with payment to: NIGP, ATTN: Seminar Registrar, 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170.
Internet – Online Registration is available. Please visit the event information page and click on the “REGISTER” button. Please note if you register online, you will need to use a credit card as your method of payment.
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.
Confirmation
All registrants will receive an email confirmation of their registration.
Cancellations and Refunds
Registration and payment must be received two weeks before the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. Refunds will be given only for cancellations made in writing at least seven days prior to the course date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. Cancellations received after this time will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only. Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. For all CPPB and CPPO Prep courses, If your book has been shipped prior to your cancellation, you will be charged full retail price for the book upon your cancellation.
Registration Fees are determined by the NIGP Board of Directors and can be adjusted at any time. Fees indicated are the NIGP’s standard rates and may differ according to hosting Chapter. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuers name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
Questions?
Please contact the NIGP Registration team at registrationinfo@nigp.org or call 800-FOR-NIGP should you have any questions regarding the event. For local information, please contact the local seminar coordinator listed on the event page on the NIGP website.
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ingham County Human Services Building
5303 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan
Performance Based Request for Proposals
Pro-D Event
Apr 27 - 28, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Washtenaw County
4135 Washtenaw Avenue Learning Resource Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP National Members: No Charge
- Non-NIGP National Members: No Charge
Performance Based Requests for Proposals
Duration: 2-Day Course
Contact hours: 16 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 2
Instructor: John Miller, CPPO
Cost:
National Members - $360
NATIONAL MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $335
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $360
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $410
Non-Members - $500
NON-MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $475
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $500
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $550
General Description:
Performance based contracting via the Request for Proposal (RFP) process continues to gain momentum in public sector procurement agencies. It is one of the hottest topics in public service contracting. Performance Based Contracting is a recognized best practice that leverages the ingenuity of the private sector while providing public agencies with a proven process for achieving success in the procurement of services. Its focus is on outcomes and achieving best value by demonstrating strategic and practical lessons to improve the return on investment for service acquisition.
This is a highly interactive seminar that provides techniques including case studies, performance based RFP examples, statements of work and other resource material that will achieve contracting success.
This seminar will provide the requisite skills and tools procurement professionals and related staff need to successfully implement this new procurement methodology.
Intended Audience:
This seminar is intended for a broad spectrum of procurement officials, buyers, agents, managers, department heads, and related government staff who are interested in improving their knowledge base concerning Performance Based Contracting as well as utilizing this creative process for the benefit of their public agency and those they serve.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify when and how performance based contracting will be able to improve the contracting process for their entity.
- Discuss Performance Requirements and Standards
- List RFP Performance Contracting Models
Course Outline:
The following is an outline of the material that will be covered in this three-day course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized during the entire course.
Day One:
- Introductions and Course Overview
- Defining Performance Based Contracting
- Understanding the Expanded Systems Model
- Creating Performance Based Statements of Work (PBSOW)
- Performance Measures and Contract Outcomes
- Case Study Applications
Day Two:
- ReviewPerformance Requirements and Standards
- Incentives and Disincentives
- Monitoring/Quality Assurance
- RFP Performance Contracting Models
- Performance Contracting Best Practices
This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor's discretion.
Minimum Students: 8
Maximum Students: 40
* Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)
NIGP Registration Fee Rules & Instructions: Please complete Chapter Seminar Registration form. This form can be found at www.nigp.org
· Print or type and complete all sections of the registration form. Retain a copy for your records.
· Registration forms and Payment must be received 60 or more days to qualify for the early registration rate.
· Registration forms and payments received 31-59 days prior to the event will be billed at the standard registration rate.
· Registrations forms and payments received 30 days or less prior to the event will incur a $50 late fee.
· All payments must be made in US funds.
Payment
· NIGP accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Please include your billing address and card security code on the form when paying by credit card.
· If paying by check, make checks payable to NIGP and mail to the address on the registration form.
· Registration and payment information must be received by the above deadlines in order to qualify for discounts and/or avoid late fees. If paying by purchase order a copy of the PO must be submitted with your registration form.
Methods of Registration
Fax
· Complete the registration form, include payment information and fax it to 703-736-9639 Attn: Course Registrar
Mail
· Send completed registration form with payment to: NIGP, ATTN: Seminar Registrar, 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170.
Internet – Online Registration is available. Please visit the event information page and click on the “REGISTER” button. Please note if you register online, you will need to use a credit card as your method of payment.
ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.
Confirmation
All registrants will receive an email confirmation of their registration.
Cancellations and Refunds
Registration and payment must be received two weeks before the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. Refunds will be given only for cancellations made in writing at least seven days prior to the course date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. Cancellations received after this time will be charged a $75.00 administrative fee. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only. Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. For all CPPB and CPPO Prep courses, If your book has been shipped prior to your cancellation, you will be charged full retail price for the book upon your cancellation.
Registration Fees are determined by the NIGP Board of Directors and can be adjusted at any time. Fees indicated are the NIGP’s standard rates and may differ according to hosting Chapter. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuers name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
Questions?
Please contact the NIGP Registration team at registrationinfo@nigp.org or call 800-FOR-NIGP should you have any questions regarding the event. For local information, please contact the local seminar coordinator listed on the event page on the NIGP website.
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