Deeper Dive into Procurement with Federal Funds
3:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Contact Hours: 2 per lab
Lab 1: Understanding the role of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that attach to federal grant funds.
October 3
It’s imperative that local procurement professionals understand CFR and it’s impact on the procurement process. Failure to be well informed could result in loss of grant funds.
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Lab 2: Uniform Guidance
October 17
This lab focuses on the Uniform Guidance, Title 2, Part 200 of the CFR, issued by the federal government and explains why local governments need to follow this “guidance” or your entity may lose or have to repay the grant.
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Lab 3: Unique Requirements (Clauses, Cooperatives, Ethics, Outreach, Agency specific requirements: DOT, FTA, HUD, et cetera)
October 24
Explore requirements that are generally unique to the federal government and not typical in local governments but nonetheless must be incorporated into local government procurement as a condition of the grant.
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Lab 4: Understanding Cost Analysis, Price Analysis and Independent Cost Estimate Requirements that accompany federal grant funds.
October 31
Find out when and why requirements for cost analysis, price analysis and independent cost estimates are required, seeing practical applications of each.
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Lab 5: Prevailing Wages (Davis Bacon)
November 7
The federal laws, acts and regulations administered by the Department of Labor are collectively called the Davis Bacon and Related Acts. They apply to the expenditure of federal funds for major maintenance and construction projects over $2,000 in value (there are a few exceptions). Failure to properly comply with rules can have major financial and public relations impact.
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Lab 6: Procurement and Contract Types Allowed
November 14
Federal rules are very specific as to the procurement methods that are permitted and the types of contracts that can be used or not used for grant funds. Find out how you can identify the allowed methods and contract types and how they are used in practical situations.
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