BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://OPBA//441993 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T074542 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20251007T220000Z DTEND:20251009T010000Z UID:441993 SUMMARY:RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual - Zoom) LOCATION:Zoom - links will be distributed prior to event DESCRIPTION:RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual - Zoom)\n\n10/07/25 06:00 PM EST\n - 10/08/25 09:00 PM EST\Description:\nOctober 7 + 8, 2025\n6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET\nVirtual Learning\n\nRegistration closes Tuesday, September 30, 2025\n\nIn this course, participants will uncover the secrets behind crafting successful Request for Proposals. The content is presented in an easily digestible format, providing an overview of RFP-related issues and responsibilities. Participants will have an in-depth look at all elements of the RFP process, including policies and procedures, RFP templates, methodology, communications with proponents, compliance, price proposals, contract assembly, and more. By the end of the training, participants will understand all facets of the RFP process, including how to provide relevant information during debriefings.\n \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\nBy the end of this course, participants will be able to:\n\n\n Define the term Request for Proposal \n Describe the Elements of the RFP process\n Describe the RFP template, including the different types of RFP’s\n Describe the RFP structure\n Understand evaluation criteria and its purpose\n Understand the negotiation process and strategy\n Understand criteria and its purpose\n Understand the purpose and role of the evaluation committee\n Execute the RFP process\n Understand and conduct debriefs\n\n\nInstructor: Sarah Denomy, CPPB\n\nDATE AND TIME\n\nThis six (6) hour Zoom virtual learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:\n\nTuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET \n\nAND\n\nWednesday, October 8 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET \n\nLearners must attend both sessions to receive course credit.\n\nThe Zoom meeting link and course materials will be distributed before the first session. If you have not received course materials/pre-work, etc. prior to the course you are registered for, you are responsible for emailing members@opba.ca to obtain them before your course start date.\n\nATTENDANCE AND CREDIT\n\nLearners are advised that they must attend both sessions in full to receive course credit. A learner that arrives late to a course or has been found to be away or inactive for a duration of the session may not receive their credit. The decision to not grant credit shall be at the discretion of the the facilitator to the session and the Director of Professional Development. As this course is not part of the Principles Program, it can count as two (2) of the additional meetings/courses/workshops required if you are enrolled in the Principles Certificate Program and intend to write the exam. To qualify, participants must attend and participate in the full six (6) hours.\n\nPRE-WORK\n\nLearners will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete approximately 4 business days before the first session.\n\nREFUNDS & PAYMENTS \n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.\n \n\Location:\nZoom - links will be distributed prior to event\n\n, X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual - Zoom)

10/07/25 06:00 PM EST - 10/08/25 09:00 PM EST
Description:

October 7 + 8, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Tuesday, September 30, 2025

In this course, participants will uncover the secrets behind crafting successful Request for Proposals. The content is presented in an easily digestible format, providing an overview of RFP-related issues and responsibilities. Participants will have an in-depth look at all elements of the RFP process, including policies and procedures, RFP templates, methodology, communications with proponents, compliance, price proposals, contract assembly, and more. By the end of the training, participants will understand all facets of the RFP process, including how to provide relevant information during debriefings.
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Instructor: Sarah Denomy, CPPB

DATE AND TIME

This six (6) hour Zoom virtual learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:

Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET 

AND

Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET 

Learners must attend both sessions to receive course credit.

The Zoom meeting link and course materials will be distributed before the first session. If you have not received course materials/pre-work, etc. prior to the course you are registered for, you are responsible for emailing members@opba.ca to obtain them before your course start date.

ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT

Learners are advised that they must attend both sessions in full to receive course credit. A learner that arrives late to a course or has been found to be away or inactive for a duration of the session may not receive their credit. The decision to not grant credit shall be at the discretion of the the facilitator to the session and the Director of Professional Development. As this course is not part of the Principles Program, it can count as two (2) of the additional meetings/courses/workshops required if you are enrolled in the Principles Certificate Program and intend to write the exam. To qualify, participants must attend and participate in the full six (6) hours.

PRE-WORK

Learners will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete approximately 4 business days before the first session.

REFUNDS & PAYMENTS 

Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
 


Location:
Zoom - links will be distributed prior to event

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