NEW PURCHASING LAWS-A REVIEW OF THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION LAWS

GREEN PURCHASING

HOW TO EVALUATE BIDS, RFP’S AND RFQ’S--
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SUB. 44.031 (b)(HB273)

HOW TO DO A PRIVATIZATION BID/PROPOSAL

STIMULUS PACKAGES- WHAT THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT SHOULD KNOW

HOW TO AVOID HIRING EXTRATERRESTRIAL BEINGS IN YOUR CITY, COUNTY, OR STATE AGENCY

DETECTING PURCHASING IRREGULARITIES OUTSIDE THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING PROVIDES A SERVICE—ARE YOU CUSTOMER ORIENTED?

SPECIAL SESSION: EMPHASIS ON DESIGN BUILD AND JOB ORDER CONTRACTS

COMPETITIVE PURCHASING/CONTRACTING PROCESSES COMPLIANCE—WHAT ARE THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS LOOKING FOR?

TOUGH TALK ABOUT SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES

WAREHOUSE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

VENDOR’S CONTRACTS – FOUR KEY PROVISIONS
TO ALWAYS EXCLUDE AND PROTECT YOUR
DISTRICT

THE WALK-IN PURCHASES
• Best method to get local vendors involved

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR NOT?
• How to Procure
• It is Political?
• Request for Bid or Proposal
• Is it a consultant?

YOUR ARE NOW THE PURCHASING AGENT
• What to do in the new position.
• How to get educated.

INSURANCE PURCHASING REQUIRES
• Workers Compensation
• Bonds
• Errors and Omissions
• Other

PURCHASING METHODS FOR FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM: PURCHASING GUIDELINES

TECHNOLOGY AND PURCHASING LAW

ATTORNEY GENERAL DO’S AND DON’TS OF PURCHASING

HEADLINE NEWS – PURCHASING ARTICLES

CONTROLLING/MANAGEMENT OF A PURCHASING
CONTRACT

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
• Type of Employee Benefits
• Propose of RFP
• Fully Insured/Self Funded/Third Party Administrator
• Preparation of Specifications

THE LIABILITIES OF A PURCHASING DIRECTOR/DEPARTMENT

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING & STATE AGENCIES
• The BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
• HGAC and Choice Facilities Partners
• Region IV – The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)
• D.I.R., TxSPPA, TIBH
• Electricity Co-ops

FUNDAMENTAL CLASSES OF PURCHASING
• Ethics
• Evaluation on Bids and Proposals
• Avoiding Politics, Violations, and Protests Handling
• Administration of Purchasing Orders
• Specifications Development
• Questions and Answers Session