JOIN US FOR OUR WEB SERIES
The Center for Procurement Excellence is pleased to announce a free interactive web series, “Ask of the RFP Doctor”. In this first-of-its-kind virtual discussion, procurement experts provide practical advice in addressing today’s purchasing, supply chain, and acquisition challenges. Here’s how it works:
• Teaching Moment (15 minutes): the RFP Doctor will kick things off with a brief presentation targeted at a specific topic
• CPE Virtual Peer Group (30 minutes): next, we will split up into small groups and give attendees an opportunity to network with each other and have a discussion on a relevant topic. Learn More
• Ask the RFP Doctor – Office Hours (15 minutes or until the questions run out!): we’ll come back together for an open Q&A session. Have a challenging RFP ahead? Have a unique situation? Bring your questions and let’s get it figured out!
Third Thursdays of every month starting at 12:00pm Central
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Upcoming Ask the RFP Doctor Events
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18
July
Exposed! Unmasking the Cult of Low Bid
Although Low Bid may have its uses, every organization has joked about its downsides. But how low do the downsides go? Do you really want to find out? We’ll dig into the many negative impacts of Low Bid and expose issues that often get overlooked.
15
August
Enterprise-Level Software Procurements
Gain insights into innovative multi-step RFP processes, risk assessment, and effective evaluation criteria for software procurement. Join us for this critical session. Register now by scanning the QR code or visiting our website.
19
September
How to Change Your Procurement Policies
Are you stuck with antiquated bidding policies? We’ll share a success story of how a City in the Midwest was able to move away from 40-year-old Low Bid Policies in favor of value-based approaches for their capital projects.
CPE Virtual Peer Groups
CPE’s Virtual Peer Groups provide attendees an opportunity to network in one of four areas below. We’ll provide a suggested topic, and invite attendees to provide feedback and advice with each other.
| Peer Group | Description |
|---|---|
| Leadership of Procurement Groups | CPOs, Procurement Leaderships, Executives |
| IT Procurement | All things IT including software, hardware, system integrator, and more |
| Capital Projects & Alternative Delivery | Strategies for large design and construction, including best practices for new alternative delivery methods (DB, PDB, CMAR/CMGC, IPD, P3) |
| Procurement Processes | Statements of Work, Evaluations, Interviews, Clarification, Partnering |