Introduction to State Purchasing
The purpose of this training session is to provide you with an introduction to the terms, processes, and regulations of State Purchasing. The focus of this course is to discuss principals and concepts rather than the step-by-step procedures.
Objectives:
At the completion of this training course, you will be able to do the following:
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Describe the role of State Purchasing, Public Procurement and the Purchasing Professional
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Describe how to find and use the State Purchasing website
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Define The Purchasing Cycle
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Describe what NIGP Codes are and how they to use them
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List the Purchasing Order of Precedence and explain why to follow it
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Explain buying thresholds and how they affect the solicitation process
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Describe the purposes and differences between a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Prereuquisites:
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None
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