6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Registration ends on 10/8/2024
There are currently 11 spots remaining out of 22
Oct 22 & 24, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tues, Oct 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
This session gives a detailed examination of the tendering and request for proposal processes. It includes concepts, issues and the resolution of issues relating to preparing and issuing the procurement documents as well as the ultimate receiving, opening and checking of bids. Candidates will be given an overview of the various components comprising tenders and request for proposal documents and the differences of each.
Instructor: Marie Kavanagh, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Define competitive bidding and its basic elements
• Describe the many procurement document formats and their use
• Explain a variety of bidder candidacy restrictions
• Outline the aspects associated with the development of a bid document
• Explain the purpose of pre-bid meetings; along with when to use them effectively and pitfalls to watch for
• Outline the alternatives to competitive bidding
DATE AND TIME
This six (6) hour Zoom Virtual Learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AND
Thursday, October 24th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.
ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT
Students are advised that they must attend both sessions in full to receive course credit. A student 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.
PRE-WORK
Students will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete approximately 10 days 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.
REFUNDS & PAYMENTS
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds.
FORMAT
Learn more about the Zoom platform and its system requirements here. Remember to use a wired internet connection (as opposed to wi-fi, if possible) for the best viewing experience.
OPBA Principles Program seminars are designed for student participation. 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.
Students 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. Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.
Program Textbook: ** Learners must purchase the updated textbooks for each construction course, which is now available for purchase in the OPBA Store.
Program Enrolment: If you plan to apply this seminar toward the Principles of Effective Public Purchasing certificate program, you must be enrolled in the program.
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: In writing only, up to ten (10) business days before the event, after which we regret that we cannot refund your registration fee. Course fees are nontransferable to other courses.
Registration Fees:
Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virtual Learning Member Rate | $254.25 | Available until Tues, Oct 8, 2024 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
Virtual Learning - Non Member | $310.75 | Available until Tues, Oct 8, 2024 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds.
Registration closes Tues, Oct 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM