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Course Description: The purpose of this training session is to provide methods for organizing the information in the specifications and methods for verifying the validity of information received from the end user. Audience: Professionals whose job responsibilities include any of the following functions:


*Any purchasing function that requires the writing of specifications

*End users involved in the requisition process or authorized to make
purchasing requests
(BOK Domain III Sourcing and Solicitation)

This session will focus on insurance regulation at the federal and state level, and why it is important for the procurement professional to understand regulation. Procurement works hand-in-hand with the agency risk manager and a shared understanding of terms will assist in more efficient enterprise risk management (ERM).

The purpose of this tournament is to bring government agency procurement professionals together with the vendors and suppliers in the region to network and connect. The event is an opportunity for golfers to enjoy a fun, relaxing round of golf at a Tampa Bay area course while fundraising in support of our Tampa Bay Area Chapter of the National Institute for Government Procurement.

Chapter Membership Meeting and Presentation

Join us for Family Day in Orlando, FL! Three ways to join, with rides and lunch, lunch only, and network with your purchasing peeps! The Chapter is subsidizing a portion of the rides and lunch option to make this opportunity more affordable for our members.

**MEMBERS/AGENCIES ONLY - VENDORS MUST REGISTER ON THE "VENDOR REGISTRATION"

The Kentucky Public Procurement Association invites you to join us for the 2024 KPPA Reverse Trade Show. The event will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the CROSS Center.

The Reverse Trade Show is opposite of a regular trade show. Government agents who work in purchasing departments will staff the booths with information to share. Vendors interested in selling goods or providing services to governmental agencies move from booth to booth visiting the agency staff members.

The Reverse Trade Show is a fast, easy, and effective way for Vendors to meet purchasing professionals.

Procurement Processionals from State Government, Local City and County Governments and Universities will be there the entire day.

This class provides comprehensive understanding of the lifecycle activity that begins with the identification of a need and ends with a closeout of a contract.

Learn to establish a Job Order Contracting Program and communicate with Supplier about opportunities.

As part of our Pro-D Opportunities, the Chapter is providing 10 FREE registrations to Virtual NIGP VCON, May 8 & 9, 2024, 12:30 - 5:00 Pm each day. 19.5 Contact Hours! This is a $149 value! Professional Development (Pro-D) Opportunities Policies and Procedures apply.

From Entry to Excellence
Whether you’re just getting started in public procurement, or you’re veteran who needs a little refresher on the fundamentals so you can move into a management role, you can’t afford to miss NIGP VCON 2024.

As part of our Pro-D Opportunities, the Chapter is providing 10 FREE registrations to Virtual NIGP VCON, May 8 & 9, 2024, 12:30 - 5:00 Pm each day. 19.5 Contact Hours! This is a $149 value! Professional Development (Pro-D) Opportunities Policies and Procedures apply.

From Entry to Excellence
Whether you’re just getting started in public procurement, or you’re veteran who needs a little refresher on the fundamentals so you can move into a management role, you can’t afford to miss NIGP VCON 2024.

Areas of risk analysis in procurement falls into two categories, strategic, and operational, and may arise from internal or external sources. The entity must consider and address procurement risks that may impact the entities strategic plan.

Informative Sessions and Full Trade Show to follow

This class provides an understanding of the purpose and importance of contract management from initiation of a need through contract completion in an effort to maximize performance and minimize risk.

This is the sponsor representative attendee registration portal for 2024 Spring Conference.

MAGPPA 2nd Quarterly Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 2024, Vicksburg Convention Center

Surety bonds play a crucial role in government procurement by mitigating the risks associated with contracting projects, ensuring accountability, and protecting taxpayer funds. They provide a level of assurance to the government that projects will be completed as agreed upon and that all parties involved will be fairly compensated. Surety bonds are a type of financial guarantee that ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled. In government procurement, surety bonds serve as a form of protection for the government and taxpayers against financial loss due to contractor default or failure to meet contractual obligations.

This is the sponsor representative attendee registration portal for 2024 Spring Conference.

This session will focus on the different forms of bid security and how each may impact the contract and the due diligence that needs to take place prior to awarding a contract.

May 2024 General Body Meeting

The NorCal NIGP Chapter is hosting a “Show, Tell, Share” Session with a fun learning opportunity and useful take-a-ways.

This session will assist the student in understanding what the contractor and surety consider when the underwriters make determinations regarding issuing any type of bond.