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Requesting Best and Final Offers (BAFOs)

This web-based, self-paced course can be accessed through the Procurement U Learning Management System (LMS).
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Delivery Method:

Web Based Training (WBT) - Self Paced

Contact Hours:

0.25

Registration:

Included with Membership
About The Course

Course Description:

Type: self-paced, online

Description: This Procurement U microlearning discusses the use of best and final offers (BAFOs) in public procurement, including situations when the use of BAFOs may be appropriate and factors to consider when engaging in a BAFO process.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify circumstances that may lead to the use of BAFOs during the public procurement process  
  • Identify the steps commonly involved in the issuance of a BAFO request

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

Suggested Audience: Any public procurement professional looking to gain a basic understanding of BAFOs and their role in the procurement process.

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

Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Certification Alignment:

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

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

o Competency D. Manage the sourcing and approval process

o Competency E. Evaluate solicitation respondents and responses

o Competency F. Apply negotiation strategies and document the process

• Domain VI. Procurement Business Principles

o Competency A. Apply concepts of transparency and fair and open competition

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)  

• Domain I. Procurement Organizational Business Principles

o Competency A. Apply concepts of transparency and fair and open competition

• Domain IV. Sourcing & Supplier Selection

o Competency D. Establish and manage the sourcing and approval process

Young and old businessmen

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