This course is designed specifically for public procurement professionals and those doing business in California. The various laws associated with procurement and contracting in the public sector will be covered, including Public Contract Code Chapter 2.1. While California procurement regulations are similar to those of other states, there are specific requirements that its procurement workforce needs to be aware of.
This course is delivered entirely online and can be completed at a pace determined by the student. A variety of learning methods will be used, including the following:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to methods of public procurement in California. Students will learn about the Code requirements for the procurement of materials, goods, services, and construction.
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
Resources All resources needed for this course will be provided at no additional cost. This includes industry articles, procurement case studies, and topical videos.
Completion of this online course qualifies for 8 contact hours (CH) of continuing education. Proof of completion can be found in your account under Certificates, provided by Birkdale Publishing, which will qualify for CH credit for UPPCC, NIGP, ISM, and NCMA.
Intent of California Legislature
In this video, we hear from the State of California on the rules established that safeguard the public's trust in the way goods and services are procured.
Competitive bidding is a way to ensure the government is getting the best price and also that there is a level playing field. This means that all qualified suppliers can compete for the State's business, without any bias or favoritism. With this in mind, California lawmakers established the Public Contract Code.
NASPO Takes a Look at Public Procurement
In this video we hear about public procurement from a leading organization in the United States. The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) represents all 50 states and serves as a valuable resource to all procurement professionals.
This video provides a very basic overview of the construction bidding process.
Prevailing Wages
This lesson covers the Prevailing Wage requirements for Public Works contracts in California. The video explains the what, why, and when of Prevaling Wages.
What is Procurement?
Watch the video included in this module. It offers a good definition of procurement and covers some of its key concepts.
California Sales Tax
This lessons covers the taxes that need to be paid to the State of California for the purchase of goods and equipment.
