March 12 - 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

DESCRIPTION

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:

• Define the term Request for Proposal 
• Describe the Elements of the RFP process
• Describe the RFP template, including the different types of RFP’s
• Describe the RFP structure
• Understand evaluation criteria and its purpose
• Understand the negotiation process and strategy
• Understand criteria and its purpose
• Understand the purpose and role of the evaluation committee
• Execute the RFP process
• Understand and conduct debriefs

Instructor: Sarah Denomy, CPPB
 

DATE AND TIME

This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:

Wednesday, March 12th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

AND

Thursday, March 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

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 two weeks before the first session.

REFUNDS & PAYMENTS 

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