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Charting Your Course to Success
From foundational knowledge to advanced leadership skills, NIGP offers a wealth of tools and resources to help you navigate your professional journey and achieve your leadership goals.
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Closes December 21.
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Kevin has been in procurement for 20+ years, in both private and public sectors. Currently, he is the Director of Contracts and Procurement for the San Mateo County Transit District in San Carlos, California. He and his team are responsible for developing and administering the District's procurement policies and procedures, and all procurement activities.
Kevin's thoughts on learning... 1) You're never too old to learn. 2) It's forever. No one can ever take that knowledge away from you. 3) Learning should be fun (your brain may experience a bit of pain, but it's temporary). Kevin is an active member at the Northern California Chapter of NIGP, where he is serving as the Chapter Vice President; and at the National level, where he is a Certified NIGP Instructor. Kevin has served on committees and on the Board of the OPPA Chapter of NIGP (Oregon), including serving as the OPPA President during FY2008-2009. Also, he has served as the Vice Chair of the NIGP Member Council.
Kevin graduated from the University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon) in 1993 with BAs in Finance, Marketing, and Psychology. GO DUCKS!
Kevin lives in the Bay Area in California. He is married to Kelly for over 25 years. They have two children, Ethan (20) and Abbie (18).
On the Faculty of:
CPPB Prep /
Developing and Managing RFPs in the Public Sector /
Introduction to Public Procurement
Reducing Request for Proposal processing time and attracting higher-performing suppliers are key to optimizing procurement outcomes. NIGP’s Specialization Certificate: Request for Proposals is an activity-based learning experience that equips you with the skills to manage financial constraints, schedule effectively, and utilize internal and external resources for efficient RFP processes. This training enables you to decrease processing time, increase fair and open competition, and manage proposal openings meticulously, reducing risk exposure and improving contract outcomes.
| Price | Cost | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization Certificate: Request for Proposals (Member: Early) | $383.00 | 02/07/2026 | |
| Specialization Certificate: Request for Proposals (Member: Standard) | $479.00 | 02/08/2026 | 04/06/2026 |
| Specialization Certificate: Request for Proposals (Non-Member: Standard) | $579.00 | 04/06/2026 |
Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:
Mid-level public procurement and central warehouse professionals who serve as senior buyers, managers, directors, or equivalent functions within their respective entities.
Non-procurement managers and supervisors who either provide procurement functions that support entity programs under delegated authority, or who already have a good understanding of basic procurement principles but wish to get more in-depth, hands-on training.
Professionals who are employed by local governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly funded or created entities) who either serve within or manage the procurement function.
Supplier managers and supervisors seeking to understand the public procurement function from a more in-depth holistic level, including the policies, standards, and procedures by which public entities must function.
*FORM OF PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED
Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).
If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
12007 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 110
Reston, VA 20191
| Name: | Tara Cummins |
| Phone: | 860-936-2282 |
| Email: | Tara.Cummins@WestHartfordCT.gov |
Registration and payment must be received 24 hours prior to the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability. A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 24 hours of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.
Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information.
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