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7th Annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show - NEW FORMAT
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
4705 Clydesdale Parkway
Loveland,, Colorado 80538
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FALL CONFERENCE
General Meeting
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Embassy Suites Conference Center
4705 Clydesdale Pkwy
Loveland, Colorado 80538
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- Fees for this event:
- Member Registration (1.00 points): $45.00
- Non-Member Registration (1.00 points): $65.00
- Attachments for this event:
- Conference Agenda
Join us for an exciting FRIDAY of professional development following the Reverse Vendor Trade Show! We will start with Registration and Continental Breakfast at 7:45 am. Presentations will include:
- Amendments 60 & 61 and Proposition 101
- Innovations in Procurement - a Panel Discussion
- Playing in the Sandbox - Understanding Different Perspectives
Check out the attached agenda for more information. This agenda is subject to change, but start time and presentation topics are not expected to be modified.
A room block is being developed with the Embassy Suites for attendees who will be staying overnight. Please look for that information coming SOON!
Please Note: In lieu of free conference registrations for RVTS participants this year, we are instead offering free attendance to other activities during the Bixpo/RVTS event on Thursday (more information to follow) along with a discounted conference registration fee.
Protest and Disputes: What's a Buyer to Do?
Pro-D Event
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Durango Public Library
1900 East 3rd Avenue
Durango, Colorado 81301
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP Natl Members - 60 days or more before event (1.00 points): $150.00
- NIGP Natl Members - 31-59 days before the event (1.00 points): $175.00
- NIGP Natl Members - 30 days or less prior to event (1.00 points): $225.00
- Non-NIGP Natl Members-60 days or more before event (1.00 points): $215.00
- Non-NIGP Natl Members-31-59 days before event (1.00 points): $240.00
- Non-NIGP Natl Members-30 days or less prior event (1.00 points): $290.00
Duration: 1-Day Seminar
Contact hours: 8 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 1
CEU Units**: .75
Instructor: Mr. Rob Rickard
Phone: (503) 986-2357
Email: robin.rickard@state.or.us
General Description:
You followed every policy, regulation and procedure to determine a contract award. Regardless, it happened to you – a protest! Take it one step at a time to understand the nature of a protest and its nuances, which are contributing factors. This lively seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss real live examples, determine root causes, predict opinions, and execute improved processes
Intended Audience: All public procurement professionals who coordinate bid protests.
Prerequisites: None
Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Define what a protest is
- Discuss ways to reduce the probability of a protest
- Explain how to respond to a protest
Course Outline:
- Understand what protest is
- Learn to distinguish between kinds of protests
- Learn how to reduce the potential for protest
- Learn how to effectively "debrief" with "non-award" vendors
- Learn what to do if you receive protest
- Learn how to formally respond to protest
- Learn to eliminate the emotion related to protest
- Review and discuss some case studies of protests
This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor's discretion.
Click here to register. Registration for this course will take place using NIGP's new online registration system. Please contact kspicola@pueblowater.org if you need assistance.
Click here for a link to lodging for the local area.
Board Meeting (INFORMATIONAL)
Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 27, 2010
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
City of Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center
12450 N Washington Street, Room 130 124th & Washington
Thornton, Colorado
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- Fees for this event:
- Board Member (0.50 points): No Charge
Risk Management in Public Contracting
Pro-D Event
Nov 4 - 5, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Denver Department of Personnel
1001 E. 62nd Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80216
- Fees for this event:
- NIGP National Members: No Charge
- Non-NIGP National Members: No Charge
Fees for this event:
NATIONAL MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $360
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $385
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $435
NON-MEMBER
Register 60 or more days before the event: Pay only $500
Register 31-59 days before the event: Pay only $525
Register 30 days or less prior to the event: Pay $575
Instructor: Ms. Lynda Allair
Phone: (416) 264-3581
Email: seventowers@ymail.com
Click here for a link to the instructor's bio.
Duration: 2-Day Seminar
Contact hours: 16 hours
UPPCC* Re-Certification points: 2
CEU Units**: 1.5
General Description: Risk is a critical consideration in the contracting and procurement process. A thoughtful and proactive approach toward risk, as it relates to specific procurement actions, contributes to the success of contract performance. Risk is directly related to the successful achievement of targeted goals and objectives. The procurement manager must ensure that the risks associated with each procurement action have been identified, assessed, and mitigated to the practicable maximum extent, while taking cost and other factors into consideration. The emphasis of this course will be on developing a solid understanding of the complexities of risk management and recognizing the importance of planning, monitoring and proactive insight and oversight into risk areas related to the contract’s stated performance outputs and outcomes.
Intended Audience:
People who deal with complex contracts.
Click here to register. Registration for this course will take place using NIGP's online registration system. Please contact kspicola@pueblowater.org if you need assistance.
Click here for a link to lodging for the local area.
Prerequisites:
Contract Administration
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify and develop risk management strategies for implementation, monitoring and surveillance of the inherent risks in the contract.
- Identify types and levels/degree of risk (contract type, internal and external factors, procurement cycle).
- Evaluate the levels of risk (conduct risk assessment) and associate mitigation techniques/risk handling alternatives.
- Develop a risk management plan using the four-phase process. (Pre and post award activities)
- Integrate risk management elements into contract administration.
Course Outline:
The following is an outline of the material for this course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized throughout the course. The content presented during any given class may vary depending on the background and experience of the participants.
Day One:
- Pre-Test
- Defining Risks within the Procurement Cycle
- Ability to match the procurement cycle with the Risk Management process.
- The four phases of risk.
- Identification
- Assessment
- Outcomes and monitoring
- Mitigation
- Assessing the Levels of Risk
- Risk allocation
- Risk monitoring
- Risk and relationships
- Methods of handling risk
- Risk handling methods
- Risk Control
- Risk Avoidance
- Risk Transfer
Day Two:
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