Course Description:
Type: self-paced, online
Description: This course is designed to help current public procurement professionals understand the role and use of contracts for services. This will include covering the purpose and distinguishing elements of service contracts in a public procurement environment. Furthermore, learners will explore the process for developing service contract specifications and statements of work. The course will also mention common challenges faced in the development and administration stages. Finally, strategies for resolving these potential issues will be presented.
Suggested Audience: Procurement Assistants (administrative support, warehouse inventory manager, warehouse inventory support staff) and buyers (entry-level buyers, intermediate buyers)
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the purpose of a service contract and its role within state procurement
• Distinguish key differences between service contracts and contracts for commodities
• List elements to be included in service contract specifications and statements of work.
• Identify common challenges and potential solutions related to the use of service contracts.
Course Technology Requirements:
- Internet connection
- Support web browsers:
- Recommended: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (latest versions)
- If prompted, accept all cookies and allow popups
- Access to Procurement U LMS
- Ability to play and listen to audio through computer speakers or headphones
Contact Hours: This course offers one (2) contact hour for continuing education credit.
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC):
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Domain II: Procurement Life Cycle: Pre-Solicitation Planning
o Competency G: Recognize unique attributes of specialized requirements and apply them to the procurement process (e.g., construction delivery methods, hazardous and/or controlled goods and services, human services, technologies)
• Domain III: Procurement Life Cycle: Sourcing & Supplier Selection
o Competency C: Assemble solicitation document(s)
▪ Terms and conditions
▪ Specifications and/or scope of work
▪ Evaluation methodology and criteria
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Domain IV: Sourcing & Supplier Selection
o Competency B: Evaluate unique attributes of specialized requirements and apply to the procurement process (e.g., construction delivery methods, hazardous and/or controlled goods and services, human services, technologies)