Procurement and Contract Management-Presentation - Procurement and Contract Management

Presentation - Procurement and Contract Management

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The National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) offers a comprehensive training on procurement and contract management for professionals in affordable housing, including procurement staff, contract administrators, property managers, maintenance supervisors, capital fund managers, and executive directors. The main goal is to equip participants with knowledge and strategies for an efficient and compliant procurement process.<br /><br />The training encompasses several core components:<br />- Basic understanding and compliance with procurement rules, including avoiding non-competitive awards and ensuring fair and open competition.<br />- Methods of procurement including micro-purchases, small purchases, sealed bids, competitive and non-competitive proposals.<br />- Contract types and administration to assure projects are completed on time, within budget, and adhering to quality standards.<br /><br />Important rules outlined in modules include adhering to 2 CFR 200, ensuring contracts are awarded to responsible contractors, maintaining records, and adhering to various compliance standards like Section 3 requirements and Davis-Bacon Standards.<br /><br />Practical case studies are used to enforce learning, analyzing scenarios in procurement contexts such as sealed bidding and competitive ranges, and managing contracts efficiently to avoid common pitfalls.<br /><br />The course emphasizes the importance of a structured procurement policy that aligns with HUD regulations and state laws, ensuring actions comply with those requirements and meet the strategic goals of leveraging Section 3 and partnerships.<br /><br />Additionally, the training covers problem-solving in contract administration, particularly when contracts deviate from the expected outcomes, and the close-out procedures which include final inspections and resolving claims, ensuring all legal documentation is appropriately handled.<br /><br />The goal is to foster understanding of procurement ethics, data integrity, and public responsibility, ensuring all aspects of project management are conducted ethically and effectively for Housing Authorities.

Keywords

procurement training

contract management

affordable housing

NAHRO

compliance standards

HUD regulations

Section 3

Davis-Bacon Standards

contract administration

procurement ethics