Monday, June 23, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes on June 20, 2025, 12:00 PM ET.
Join us quarterly for an inclusive gathering of procurement peers! These meetings provide a welcoming space for professionals engaged in procurement within their organizations, regardless of title. Each session features a structured yet flexible format, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute, share insights, and discuss current topics of interest. Come ready to ask questions, listen, and connect with peers during this interactive virtual networking experience.
Note: These sessions are specifically designed for professionals actively involved in procurement and are not intended for people leaders who do not directly procure goods and services.
Have a burning question or discussion topic? Send it to events@opba.ca at least one week before the meeting.
A free, OPBA member-exclusive opportunity! Attendees can earn two (2) contact hours for participating.
June 28 - 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closesFriday, June 20, 2025
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
This six (6) hour Zoom virtual learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
Saturday, June 28th at 9:00am - 12:00pm
AND
Sunday, June 29th at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
This course is designed for learners to be able to engage and participate in the sessions. In order to get the most out of the session and ensure two-way discussion, students are encouraged to fully participate by having camera and microphone on during the virtual session, or to actively participate in chat where access to a A/V equipment is not possible.
Learners are also encouraged to maintain a respectful learning environment by minimizing multi-tasking distractions and background noise. Please ensure mobile phones and computer notifications are off or muted, and place yourself on mute until you want to, or are called upon, to speak.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Attendance Credit: Six (6) contact hours. Learners must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited: Register early to avoid disappointment. There will be a $25 late fee applied to join this course after the registration deadline. Please email members@opba.ca to request a late registration.
Cancelations: Course fees are nontransferable to other courses. Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds.
