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Fri, Sep 19, 2008
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City of Fort Collins Police Services Facility
2221 Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$65.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$55.00 |
| National Members: |
$55.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$55.00 |
Recertification points: 1
September 19, 2008 will find the RMGPA group in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado.
COST: $55
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 10, 2008 Registrations after that date will have a $10 additional fee. Registrations cancelled less than 10 calendar days before the event will receive a partial refund of $30.
Legendary former Colorado State football coach Sonny Lubick is scheduled to be our “kickoff” speaker in the morning. Sonny is a great speaker, and his life lessons extend well beyond the football field.
Bill Davison will speak with us, in three segments throughout the day, on Contract Content, Protests, and Request for Proposals (RFPs) with Best and Final Offers (BAFOs). Bill is the Director of Purchasing for Stearns County Minnesota. Bill is also a master instructor for the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) and has developed curriculum and taught the following NIGP courses: Contract Management; Contracting for Services in the Public Sector; Fundamentals of Leadership; Requests for Proposals; Introduction to Public Procurement; Intermediate Public Procurement; Risk Management in Public Contracting; Advanced Public Procurement; Procurement Management; and Welcome to Public Procurement.
Our conference will include the Quarterly Business Meeting, Open Forum discussions, catered on-site lunch (included in registration cost), and site tours for those who are interested.
Please plan on joining in. Come prepared to link and learn.
DIRECTIONS:
Take the Harmony Road exit off I-25, go west to Timberline, turn right.
-OR- Take the Prospect Road exit off I-25, go west to Timberline, turn left.
The Services Facility is on the west side of the street, between Drake Road and Prospect. Per RMGPA President Ed, "You can't miss it; it's huge, and there's not much around it."
We look forward to seeing you there,
Your 2008 RMGPA Programs Committee
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Fri, Sep 19, 2008
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
City of Fort Collins Police Services Facility
2221 Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
No Charge
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| Chapter Only Member: |
No Charge |
| National Members: |
No Charge |
| Chapter & National Member: |
No Charge |
OPTIONAL SITE TOUR of City of Fort Collin's NEW Police Services Facility. Register separately for this tour, in addition to your conference registration. Your separate tour registration will allow the tour guide to prepare appropriately.
Time will be specified on final conference agenda, but tour will take place during a portion of the lunch break time slot. Come and check out the City of Fort Collins' innovations and insights into a great police facility.
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This is a Pro-D Event
Sep 22 - 24, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, Eisenhower Conference Room
3 Community Park Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$750.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$750.00 |
| National Members: |
$575.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$575.00 |
Recertification points: 3
Instructor: Richard Florey, CPPO
General Description:
This course will cover strategic planning within an organization and the importance of its relationship to procurement planning. Planning models will be discussed as will public sector budgeting. Developing key partnerships within the organization in requirements determination will be explored, as this will lead to the development of proper specifications. Pricing strategies employed in the public sector such as cost analysis and life cycle costing will also be covered.
Intended Audience:
This introduction to the strategic planning/procurement planning process will be valuable to all public procurement professionals who are interested in developing strategic working relationships with end users in their organizations. This course will be 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.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Recognize Procurement’s role in the organizational strategic planning process.
- Evaluate and apply the tools available for comprehensive procurement planning.
- Discuss how planning, scheduling and requirement analysis impacts the budget process.
For further information regarding this course, visit the NIGP website at http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/PLNG.htm.
Hotel Information:
Westin Hotel 10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80020, (866) 716-8137
Omni Interlocken Resort 500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021, (303) 438-6600
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This is a Pro-D Event
Sep 29 - 30, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courts & Administration Building
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 81502
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$500.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$500.00 |
| National Members: |
$360.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$360.00 |
Recertification points: 2
Intended Audience: Highly recommended for any candidate planning to take the CPPB Exam issued by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC).
Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer-based CPPB exam containing 175 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. Considered as a tool to help the student in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses, as they relate to the subject matter, this course is only a part of the candidates overall study plan for preparation. Participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.
Course Syllabus:
This course addresses the 10 domain areas identified in the Body of Knowledge.
- Administration aspects of purchasing (19%)
- Procurement requests (17%)
- Solicitation and evaluation of bids/proposals (20%)
- Supplier analysis (8%)
- Negotiation process (3%)
- Contract award and administration (18%)
- Internal/external relationships (9%)
- Materials Management (2%)
- Human Resources/Personnel (2%)
- Forecasting and Strategies (2%)
Instructor: Jane Lopez, CPPO
Minimum Students: 8
If you need local hotel accomodations, click here for a list of nearby lodging.
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This is a Pro-D Event
Oct 6 - 7, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courts & Administration Building
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 81502
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$500.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$500.00 |
| National Members: |
$360.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$360.00 |
Recertification points: 2
Intended Audience:
Highly recommended for any candidate planning to take the CPPO Exam issued by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC).
Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
In an effort to prepare candidates for the computer-based CPPO exam containing 175 questions, this course provides a review that addresses key information on topics identified in the 2008 UPPCC Body of Knowledge. Considered as a tool to help the student in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses, as they relate to the subject matter, this course is only a part of the candidates overall study plan for preparation. Participation in this class does not guarantee success on the examination.
Course Syllabus:
This course addresses the 10 domain areas identified in the Body of Knowledge.
- Administration aspects of a purchasing department (15%)
- Procurement requests (8%)
- Solicitation and Evaluation of Bids/Proposals (10%)
- Supplier Analysis (7%)
- Negotiation process (8%)
- Contract award and administration (10%)
- External/internal relationships (15%)
- Materials management (3%)
- Human Resources/Personnel (14%)
- Forecasting and strategies (10%)
Instructor: Edward Pabor, CPPO, C.P.M.
Minimum Students: 8
If you need local hotel accomodations, click here for a list of nearby lodging.
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This is a Pro-D Event
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Aurora Municipal Center, Homestead Conference Room
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy
Aurora, CO 80012
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$225.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$225.00 |
| National Members: |
$160.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$160.00 |
Recertification points: 1
General Description:
This workshop focuses on ways the professional purchaser adds value to the procurement process by illustrating how the purchaser can enhance both the process and relations with customers and suppliers.
Intended Audience: General Audience
Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Define "value" and its application to procurement
- Identify the value of procurement within the organization
- Discuss concepts of Value Analysis and vendor outreach
- Identify short and long-term strategies for adding value
For more information regarding this course, visit the NIGP website at: http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/ROAD.htm.
Instructor: Mr. Michael Bevis, CPPO, C.P.M.
Michael Bevis is a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, is active as a “Purchasing Management Assistance Program” consultant and instructor for NIGP, and has been a member and past Chairman of the NIGP National Research Committee. He teaches procurement at DePaul University in Chicago. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.), and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Northern Illinois University.
He has focused his efforts on procurement and supply management leadership for the past 18 years and his experiences have included Deputy Purchasing for the City of Chicago and Purchasing Manager for the Chicago Park District, he is currently Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Naperville, Illinois a position he has held for the past eight years. In his current position he has primary responsibility for a 160 million dollar annual spend that. His procurement experiences have included projects as diverse as the City of Chicago 911 Emergency Center (~$250 million) and the acquisition of bulk energy for the Naperville electric utility (~$437 million).
He has spoken at several national conferences on the topic and has been recognized for his professionalism and leadership with several local, regional and national awards including Professional Purchasing Manager of the Year 2005 from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and Manager of the Year 2004 from the Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials; in addition the City of Naperville is an 8 time winner of the National Purchasing Institute’s Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, the NIGP Innovation Award 2006, 100% Certification Awards (3 years) and the only municipality to have earned the prestigious Pareto Award of Excellence from NIGP.
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This is a Pro-D Event
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courts & Administraton Building, Lookout Mountain Room
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$225.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$225.00 |
| National Members: |
$160.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$160.00 |
Recertification points: 1
Instructor: Darin Matthews, CPPO
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.
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.
For more information on this course, visit the NIGP website at http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/WCPP.htm.
If you need local hotel accomodations, click here for a list of nearby lodging.
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This is a Pro-D Event
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courts & Administraton Building, Room 1552AB/1565AB
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
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Fees for this event:
| Non-members: |
$225.00
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| Chapter Only Member: |
$225.00 |
| National Members: |
$160.00 |
| Chapter & National Member: |
$160.00 |
Recertification points: 1
Instructor: Aaron Howell, C.P.M., CPPO
General Description:
All public agencies face the challenge of stretching limited resources to accommodate an ever-expanding workload. Often we forget the value of investing our time and resources to reach out to our stakeholders. Public Procurement can benefit greatly from relationship management with our end users and suppliers. This seminar will demonstrate the benefits of reaching out to these groups and how it can improve Procurement's effectiveness.
Intended Audience:
This course is targeted to all levels of purchasing professionals.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify best practices in internal and external client outreach.
- Identify tools that can be used for internal and external client outreach.
- Explain the value of reaching out to and using certified status (MWESBs, disabled, etc.).
For more information regarding this course, visit the NIGP website at http://www.nigp.org/educate/outline/MEUS.htm.
If you need local hotel accomodations, click here for a list of nearby lodging.
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