Course

On Demand: Evaluation Methods

Name: On Demand: Evaluation Methods
Author: NIGP

Level: Foundation
Format: On Demand
Contact Hours: 3
CEUs: 0.3

Focus Areas:

Core Certificate: Foundations of Sourcing & Contracting
Sourcing & Solicitation
Evaluation Methods

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for evaluating supplier offers effectively, ensuring optimal contract solutions and responsible supplier selection. NIGP’s On Demand: Evaluation Methods is an interactive learning experience focusing on various evaluation methodologies and award strategies. This course equips procurement professionals with the ability to navigate bid analysis, risk assessment, and reference checks, enhancing their career growth and expertise in public procurement. Acquire the skills needed to make informed decisions and excel in evaluating offers, contributing to efficient procurement processes and successful contract negotiations.

Pricing:

Member - On Demand: Evaluation Methods $115.00
Non-Member - On Demand: Evaluation Methods $165.00

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

Determine the best method of awarding the contract (e.g., in whole or to multiple suppliers).
Identify factors that indicate bidders' responsiveness and responsibility.
Describe the items included in a bid tabulation worksheet.
Select appropriate members for an evaluation committee.
Perform a risk assessment for a procurement.
Select appropriate evaluation criteria for a specific commodity.
Create a weighted evaluation scorecard for a specific commodity.
Review proposals for responsiveness and responsibility.
Evaluate price proposals.
Perform reference checks.
Identify the elements in an Evaluation Committee Award Recommendation Report.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics: 

Entry-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as assistants, coordinators, buyers, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.

Non-procurement managers and supervisors who are responsible for either the procurement function or staff who provide procurement functions under delegated authority.  
Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created organizations) that either serve within or manage the procurement function. 
Suppliers or representatives of suppliers seeking to understand the public procurement function from a holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.

Completion Requirements

Complete all On-Demand content
Complete the final assessment examination with a score of 84% or higher

Competency Alignment

Get a Core Certificate: Sourcing & Contracting by adding these competency modules:

Specifications Development
Negotiations

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

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Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds, all sales are final.

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