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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).
**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.
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 to meet purchasing professionals and introduce them to your company.
Procurement Processionals from State Government, Local City and County Governments and Universities will be there the entire day, so Vendors feel free to register for the time that best fits your schedule.
Vendor Breakout Session is included with registrations. Vendors will have the opportunity to learn various tips and tricks to doing business with the Commonwealth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.