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~F.~~1nN PREFERENCE Please check all applicable boxes to indicate attendance. Indicate worksho s activities and the NUMBER OF PEOPLE that plan to attend each session. This assists show management with room scheduling and meal planning. **Al] sessions are a first come basis. Plan ahead...sessions fill up fast!** ;M, onciay 1Vla~clt~2~' f999 , ~ Pre-Conference Workshops ~ Contract Administration- Participate in an afternoon of information and sharing related to the functions of contract administration. Experts in the field will relate valuable insights into the proper administration of contracts in ihe areas of Personal Services, Goods and Services, and Public Works/Improvements. (1:OQ PM-4:30 PM) ~ Developing a Request for Proposal; The RFP Process - DAS Central Purchasing Analysts will present a step-by-step model for developing an RFP. Learn the difference between an RFP and an ITB. This workshop will provide hands-on learning with interactive cooperative exercises and a wonderful opportunity to learn and network with peers. (1:00 PM~:30 PM) ~ Dealing with Difficult People - Jim Batman, using Insight Software, will help you improve both supervisory skills and working relationships. Understand the four basic personality types and how they react under pressure. Learn how to modify your behavior [o improve communication and manage high stress interactions with others. Learn skills that will have a positive impact on working relationships with customers and coworkers. (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM) ^ Legal Sufficiency - Presented by the Department of Justice, this workshop will provide the most current information available on writing legally sufficient contracts. Understand the review process that convact5 undergo once they are sent to DOJ. This workshop is a don't miss for purchasing managers tasked with oversight responsibilities for both ]arge and small contracts. (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM) Tu~sday Mdreh 3, Z~Q4 ,.,~ ' ,~ Opening Session - Keynote Speaker: Nauonal President for the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) - Invited. (8:45 AM - 9:15 AM) ~' Effective Written Business Communications - Rich Galvez, DAS. Broad approach to written communications as a tool. Learn about the principies of effective business writing. (10:30 AM - 12:~0 PM) ~ Model Procurement Code - Margaret E. McConnell, General Counsel for Maricopa County Community College - Arizona. This session will update attendees on how it works and describe the process to update the Code for state and local governments. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) ^ Procurement Protest Management Resolution - Rob Rickard, DAS Purchasing and Local Government. Learn preventative procure- ment practices that will reduce the probability of future protests. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) ~ Elements of a Legal Contract - Assisiant Attorneys General, Oregon Department of Jusdce. This is a 3-part session that deals the components of a]egal contract and the importance of these elements for sound contracting. Case Studies. (1:15 PM - 4:00 PM) ~ Cooperative Purchasing - Oregon and Washington Parhiership - Representatives from Oregon and Washington Purchasing will share current information and future plans for procurement partnering between states. (1:15 PM - 2:30 PM) ~ Preparing for an Audit - Secretary of States Audits Division. Learn the importance of accountability. Learn about the role of the Audits Division and their strategies to ensure accountability. (1:15 PM - 2:30 PM) ~ Public Improvement Specificad.on Writing - Learn tools and techniques to write clear Public Improvement specifica[ions. (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) ~ Anti-Trust ComPetitive Practices - U.S. Department of Justice. Learn about the most cominon anti-trust violations and what outlines those conditions and events that indicate anticompetitive activity so that purchasing professionals might better detect and report suspicious acuviry. (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) '.Wednesday Marclt 4,1999~~ [~Public Purchasing & Contract Issues What is getting legislative attention? What have been the contracting issues being discussed. (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) ~ Digital Bids - State of Washingla~ Pilot - Was [he first state to pilot digital bidding. How was it done and what are [he implications for the fumre. (9:00 AM - 10:00 ANI) ~ Risk Management - Hot Topics - DAS Risk Management. Learn to identify and respond to liability and risk management issues in the procurement process. (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) ~Procurement Cards - Panel of Experts from State and Local Government. Leam about using Procurement Cards for ordering and payment of goods and services. Benefits and potential pitfalls. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) ^ Deali~ig with Contract Non-Performers - What you should do when a contractor fails to perform. Learn effective ways to deal with non-performance. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) ^ Year 2000 - Ready or Not - ls your agency prepared for the new millennium? What are the risks associated, if no[ ready by the Year 2000. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM} ^ Closing Session - Nationai President for National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) - Invited. (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM) ragc ~