The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Limited Competition : An RFQ may be restricted to the local market when the required goods or services are readily available locally. These methods may include Shopping , Limited Competitive Bidding , Force Account , or Direct Contracting. What is a Solicitation Tool?

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These include: • Highly collaborative • Hands-on engagement between agency personnel, vendors and consultants • The project has clearly defined deliverables (with project milestones) • All parties are fully invested and committed to providing all resources necessary to drive success.

Import 110

Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management 110

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

Everybody knew that a competitive bid would be issued to the usual suspects and that was the best way to determine value. The 2nd right answer: negotiate with the VP to run cycle counts concurrent with a commitment to doing a physical inventory count for the last time. The status quo rules.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory Competitive Bidding Influencing 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. It is typically employed to save time and resources by avoiding a competitive bidding process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Working with external consultants is one of the means to identify and mitigate risks.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Working with external consultants is one of the means to identify and mitigate risks.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52