Achievement of Excellence in Procurement ® (AEP) Educational Series

Join the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® evaluation team for a series of “AEP Educational Sessions” where we will review this year’s application and discuss a few of the more challenging criteria. These sessions will be interactive and allow participants to ask questions of the panel.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Criterion 10 – Certification of CPO and Staff

Session Objectives:
Discuss importance of certifications in public procurement and how they serve to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and expertise; review certifications currently accepted for this criterion; discuss definition of “eligible professional staff”; review model submittals from prior year.

Criterion 15 - Sustainable Procurement Policy/Program and Sustainable Procurement Best Practices

Session objectives:
Discuss importance of sustainable procurement; what is considered demonstration of implementing or moving towards implementing a strategic sustainable procurement program; discuss sustainable procurement best practices; review model submittals from prior year.

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Criterion 16 – Cooperative Procurement Strategy

Session Objectives:
Discuss the importance of implementing a comprehensive cooperative procurement strategy; the value for agencies; appropriate use of cooperatives; review components of a successful approach; review model submittals from prior year.

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Thank you to our Educational Partner Axia Cooperative for their generous support allowing us to provide these sessions at no cost.

Questions? Email [email protected]