Course Description:

Type: self-paced, online

Description: This Procurement U microlearning is designed to familiarize public procurement professionals with the basic steps involved in opening sealed bids or proposals. The course provides examples of tools used in the process and reviews the components of a public bid opening event.

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.  Closed captions and transcripts are available where applicable.

Suggested Audience: Any public sector professional looking to take a bite-sized training about facilitating a bid opening.

Contact Hours: This course offers 15 minutes (.25 Contact Hours) for continuing education credit. 

Course Syllabus

Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Certification Alignment:

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

• Domain III: Procurement Life Cycle: Sourcing & Supplier Selection

o Competency A: Utilize competitive solicitation methods (e.g., invitation for/to bid (IFB/ITB), qualification-based selection, request for proposal (RFP))

o Competency E: Evaluate solicitation respondents and responses (e.g., responsiveness and responsibility, cost analysis, technical analysis)  

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)

• Domain IV: Sourcing & Supplier Selection

o Competency D: Establish and manage the sourcing and approval process (e.g., workflow, issuance, close, evaluation, negotiation)