Procurement and Contract Management-Participant Guide - Procurement and Contract Management

Participant Guide - Procurement and Contract Management

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This document serves as a participant guide for Procurement & Contract Management, containing multiple case studies and questions for discussion. In the first case study, the Dealer's Choice HA in Nevada issued an Invitation for Bids for construction projects, leading to the selection of a contractor based on bid evaluation criteria. It raises questions about handling unforeseen circumstances and budget constraints. The second case study involves a cost analysis proposal for management needs assessment services. It questions cost elements and steps for analysis. The third case study discusses determining the competitive range for a proposed organizational assessment contract based on technical merit and price. The fourth case study deals with architect/engineer contracting methods, evaluating proposals based on technical scores and negotiation for optimal pricing. The fifth case study presents a noncompetitive contract scenario for computer consulting services, emphasizing justification for awarding the contract. The sixth case study highlights the statement of work for an elevator maintenance contract and questions potential shortcomings and solutions for improvements. The seventh case study focuses on specifications for renovation supplies and concerns about a noncompetitive purchase request. The eighth case study involves inspecting and accepting goods, highlighting a mishap in handling ranges upon delivery. The ninth case study relates to contract administration for a modernization project and the consideration of change orders for modifications. The document aims to stimulate critical thinking and decision-making in procurement and contract management scenarios.

Keywords

Procurement

Contract Management

Case Studies

Bid Evaluation

Cost Analysis

Competitive Range

Architect/Engineer Contracting

Noncompetitive Contract

Statement of Work

Contract Administration