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Purchasing Services
Training
Purchasing
101
Provides
an overview of the purchasing process and briefly addresses
the State's legal structure that supports the process. Purchasing
101 Training Booklet 
Topics to include:
- State Purchasing and the Procurement
Code
- Procurement process
- Procurement methods
- Governor's "Small Purchase"
Executive Order
- Procurement Statutes
- Deficiency/Complaint process
Specification
Writing Seminar
Provides
the "how to" essentials of good specification writing.
Intended as a training tool for those new to purchasing, as
well as a refresher and/or support training for more experienced
personnel.
To include:
- Elements
of a complete specification
- Do's
and don'ts of writing good specifications
- Types
of specifications
- Technical
writing principles
- Examples
of specifications & group exercises
Contract
Search
Provides
help and instruction for the "New & Improved"
Internet search tool. This course will show its flexibility
along with its multiple search options. The database is updated
nightly from AGPS, therefore most current contracts will always
be displayed. Don't miss out on all of the helpful hints.
Request
for Proposal (RFP) Process
Provides a working knowledge
of procedures to be used in the procurement method known as
the "Request for Proposal." Assists in understanding
RFP guidelines for the procurement of high technology acquisitions,
complex services, or contracting with a Group Purchasing Organization
(GPO) in accordance with the Louisiana Procurement Code (LA
R.S. 39, Chapter 17).
To include:
- Authority/Approval Process
- Evaluation Criteria
- Requisition submittal and
State Purchasing RFP Review
- Steps of Evaluation Process
- Written or oral discussion/presentations
Customized
Procurement Training
Offers training customized to
an agency's specific needs and requirements. Agency should describe
on the "Request
for Training" form the specific procurement area in
which training is needed. The Office of State of Purchasing
will review and coordinate the agency's request to determine
the appropriate training required.
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