Upcoming Events

2012 Vendor Expo and Lunch - Invitation Only

General Meeting

Thu, Jun 7, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Manor Vail Lodge
595 Vail Valley Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
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Fees for this event:

Vendor Expo and Lunch: $400.00

The Vendor Expo will allow up to 10 vendors in a lunch setting and will be by invitation only.

Payments can be made by check; however, the space will not be reserved and confirmed until payment has been received.  Check must be received by the registration deadline on May 24, 2012. 

All registrations are on a first come, first serve basis.

Summer Conference

General Meeting

Jun 7 - 8, 2012
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Manor Vail Lodge
595 Vail Valley Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
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Fees for this event:

Member, Early Registration (1.5000 points): $99.00

Member, after May 24 (1.5000 points): $119.00

Non-Member, Early: $119.00

Non-Member, after May 24: $139.00

Attachments for this event:

Conference Agenda

We are honored to have Rick Grimm, CEO of NIGP – the Institute for Public Procurement joining us!  The complete agenda is on the website and includes these topics:

• 4 ‘C’ Connections: Challenges, choices, commitment, and champions
• State of the Institute
• Professional Presence
• Trends in Purchasing Card Fraud
• Adventures in Automation
• Communication is a 2-Way Street

HOTEL INFORMATION:

RMGPA has secured a block of rooms reserved for our meeting, so reservations should be made AS SOON AS POSSIBLE but must be made no later than May 24, 2012 (based on availability).  Reservations can be made by calling 800-950-8245 and referencing RMGPA.  Contracted rates are $109/night for a studio or 1 bedroom condo, and $249 for a 2 bedroom condo (keep in mind that these rates are only guaranteed for our room block – once that is filled, the best available rates will be offered based on availability).  Be aware that the Manor Vail charges a 5% resort service fee.  The Manor Vail has discounted their standard parking fee to $5/day/vehicle for RMGPA.

Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Users Group Meeting:

On Wednesday, June 6^th, iPT by BidNet will be hosting a Users Group at the Manor Vail from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Time is set aside from 3:30 to 4:00 for new user signup.  Please see the conference agenda for more information.

BOARD MEETING (INFORMATIONAL)

Board Meeting

Wed, Jul 25, 2012
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
City of Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center
12450 N. Washington Street, Room #130 124th and Washington
Thornton, Colorado
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Fees for this event:

BOARD MEETING (INFORMATIONAL) (0.5000 points): No Charge

Change Management for Procurement Professionals

Professional Development Event

Jul 26 - 27, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
City of Longmont - Utility Service Center Training Room
1235 S Bowen Street
Longmont, Colorado 80503

The existing procurement environment requires the professional to be current with the latest technology, management theories, and ever-changing governing bodies. The procurement specialist must deal with the challenges of management changes, organizational structures, responsibilities, and software systems while continuing to get the job done effectively.
This two day seminar is designed to assist all who may be involved in the procurement profession to gain an understanding of the process of change, how it effects the procurement organization, as well as learn the key elements of a successful transition. Attendees will be introduced to the psychology of change and methods to implement change in organizational environments.

Click here to view a more detailed description.

Presented by: Leslie Vallie, CPPO - Click Here for biography.

**Minimum Students: 20**

Standard pricing:

NIGP National Members - $460 **

Non-Members - $650  **

** Receive a $25 early registration discount by registering 60 or more days in advance of the course.  A late fee of $50 will be assessed for those registrations received within 30 days of the course.

Intended Audience

Anyone in Public Procurement

Prerequisites

None

Course Objective and Intended Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Explain what Change Management is
• Discuss Implementation Strategies
• Recognize Choices of Strategy for Implementation

Course Outline

Day One:

• Defining Change Management
• Change Management Skills
• Awareness of Resistance to Change
• Implementation Strategies
• Choices of Strategy for Implementation

Day Two:

• Review Day 1
• Supporting Change
• Individual Actions
• Making Change Successful
• Gaining Support
• Summary, Course Evaluation

This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor’s discretion.

Click HERE to register or for more information on the course.  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.

Performance Based Request for Proposals

Professional Development Event

Aug 9 - 10, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
University of Colorado - Systems Office 1st Floor Conference Rm
1800 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado 80203

Presented by: Peter Rigterink, CPPO, CPPB, VCO

Click HERE for presenter's biography

Performance based contracting is one of the hottest topics in public procurement, The Federal Government Office of Management and Budget (OMB) established a goal of making 20% of all eligible service contract dollars over $25,000 performance based in fiscal year 2002. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study indicates that state and local governments are quickly embracing performance based service contracting. As governments move toward performance contracting, most public procurement organization are not trained or equipped to effectively compete these contracts. This course will provide the requisite skills and tools procurement professionals need to successfully manage this new procurement methodology. Classroom activities will incorporate case studies to evaluate the effectiveness and application of the process.

Click here to view a more detailed description.

Standard pricing:

NIGP National Members - $460 **

Non-Members - $650  **

** Receive a $25 early registration discount by registering 60 or more days in advance of the course.  A late fee of $50 will be assessed for those registrations received within 30 days of the course.

Lodging:

Lodging has been arranged at the nearby Warwick Hotel with complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms. There is a block of 10 rooms for this course with a Reservation Deadline of 07/09/12. 

Classic Rooms $155, Suites $215

Please contact the hotel directly at 800-525-2888 or 303-861-2000 or online at www.warwickdenver.com and provide the group code 0808UN. The reservation is under the hosting site, University of Colorado.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for a broad spectrum of procurement officials, buyers, agents, managers, department heads, and related government staff who are interested in improving their knowledge base concerning Performance Based Contracting as well as utilizing this creative process for the benefit of their public agency and those they serve.

Prerequisites

None

Course Objective and Intended Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify when and how performance based contracting will be able to improve the contracting process for their entity.
• Discuss Performance Requirements and Standards
• List RFP Performance Contracting Models

Course Outline

The following is an outline of the material that will be covered in this two-day course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized during the entire course.

Day One:  

• Introductions and Course Overview
• Defining Performance Based Contracting
• Understanding the Expanded Systems Model
• Creating Performance Based Statements of Work (PBSOW)
• Performance Measures and Contract Outcomes
• Case Study Applications 

Day Two:  

• ReviewPerformance Requirements and Standards
• Incentives and Disincentives
• Monitoring/Quality Assurance
• RFP Performance Contracting Models
• Performance Contracting Best Practices

This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor's discretion.

Click HERE to register or for more information on the course.  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 other lodging for the local area.

Fall Conference

General Meeting

Fri, Sep 21, 2012
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Aurora Public Schools
Professional Learning and Conference Center 15771 E. 1st Ave.
Aurora, Colorado 80011

Agenda will follow.

Contract Administration

Professional Development Event

Sep 26 - 28, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Community Room
13101 East Broncos Parkway
Centennial, Colorado 80112

Presented By: Keith Ashby, CPPO
 

Click HERE for presenter's biography.

The class provides a framework for examining contract administration by focusing on essential elements of the discipline. It also provides the participant with a focused look at key considerations related to important contract terms and conditions that must be enforced during contract administration.

Click here to view a more detailed description.

Standard pricing:

NIGP National Members - $650 **

Non-Members - $850  **

** Receive a $25 early registration discount by registering 60 or more days in advance of the course.  A late fee of $50 will be assessed for those registrations received within 30 days of the course.

Intended Audience

This class is designed for contract managers at every level. Contract managers with significant experience will find the material to be useful, as it examines contract administration in the context of 21st century contract challenges. Material addresses contracting from a global perspective, i.e. unique statutes and/or regulations may be mentioned; however the material transcends state or national level interest by offering a look at the process and best practices that have application regardless of unique laws and regulations that may govern within a particular jurisdiction.

Prerequisites

Though no prerequisites are stipulated for this class, successful participants should have one to two years of public procurement experience prior to enrolling. Others may find completion of Introduction to Public Procurement to be of benefit.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify and define terms, concepts and principles of the contract administration process
• Describe the steps needed to design, develop and formulate the CAP and PAP
• Given a contractual problem or issue describe an appropriate remedy
• Identify and define contract modification types, uses and applications
• Describe dispute resolution methods
• Describe how contract administration can be continually improved to enhance contract performance in accordance with the commonly accepted practices of the profession

Course Outline

The following is an outline of the material that will be covered in this three-day course. Practical examples, group exercises and case studies will be utilized during the entire course.

Day One:

• Introduction to contract Administration
• The Parameters and Value of Contract Management
• Considerations
• Planning for Performance
• The Contract Administration Team: Roles and Responsibilities

Day Two:

• Initial Contract Administration Activities
• Software Management: The Contractual Perspective
• Inspection and Acceptance
• Contract Modifications
• Data Deliverables

Day Three:

• Delays in Contract Performance
• Disputes and Appeals
• Contract Payments
• Contract Termination
• Contract Closeout Activities
• Post Test

This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor’s discretion.

Click HERE to register or for more information on the course.  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.

BOARD MEETING (INFORMATIONAL)

Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 24, 2012
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
City of Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center
12450 N. Washington Street, Room #130 124th and Washington
Thornton, Colorado
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Fees for this event:

BOARD MEETING (INFORMATIONAL) (0.5000 points): No Charge

World Class Procurement Practices

Professional Development Event

Fri, Nov 2, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Division of Central Services
1525 Sherman Street #B75
Denver, Colorado 80216
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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.

Click here to view a more detailed description.

1 day courses:

Standard pricing:

NIGP National Members - $275 **

Non-Members - $375  **

** Receive a $25 early registration discount by registering 60 or more days in advance of the course.  A late fee of $50 will be assessed for those registrations received within 30 days of the course.

Presented By:

*Darin Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.

Chief Procurement Officer
METRO

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.

Prerequisites

None

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.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Definition of world class; public and private sector perspectives
• Evolution of procurement techniques
• Industry trends and survey data
• Pre-Solicitation Approaches
• Sourcing and effective market research
• Building departmental relationships that are win-win
• Analyzing usage data and financial reports
• Developing a quality training program for procurement
• Leading Procurement Techniques
• Creating standard procurement documents
• Advantages and disadvantages of proposal processes
• Alternative procurement methods
• Delegation of authority and de-centralization
• Developing an effective procurement card program
• Post-Award Activities
• Contract administration plans
• Managing contract disputes
• Developing contract performance measurements
• Evaluation of contractors and suppliers
• Implementation of World Class Practices
• Achieving short term wins
• Longer term strategies for implementing new practices
• Cultivating a world class culture
• Case studies, agency examples of world class practices. Making sure your Project Manager/Construction Inspectors are doing their jobs. Are these folks internal or external? What role do they play? What should be their limit of authority and how do you maintain it?

This outline may be modified slightly at the course instructor's discretion.

Click HERE to register or for more information on the course.  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.

Winter Conference

General Meeting

Dec 6 - 7, 2012
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TBD

Location to be determined.  Agenda will follow.