On this page, State Purchasing Officers and Agency/University procurement professionals will find the latest PPB prescribed forms, PPB-offered training and certification information and other useful tools.
Forms:
Renewals or Extensions that Exceed $249,999
Section 20-60(c) of the Procurement Code requires that the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) file proposed extensions or renewals that exceed $249,999 with the Procurement Policy Board. The Board may object to the proposed extension or renewal within 30 calendar days and require a hearing before the Board prior to entering into the extension or renewal. To assist in determining if a hearing is necessary, the PPB has formulated a list of questions that will be put forward to test every extension or renewal that exceeds $249,999. These questions are subject to change at any time - if there is a change, the PPB will notify the offices of the four CPOs and will also update the document below:
Renewals or Extensions that Exceed $249,999 Questions
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Training
The Procurement Policy Board is mandated by the Procurement Code to offer periodic National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) training that is open to all State-employed procurement professionals. The PPB distributes sign-up sheets through the offices of each of the four Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). Seating is limited and is first-come.
FY2012 training opportunities are listed below:
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| 10/01/2012 - 10/02/2012 |
Procurement Under Federal Programs and Grants
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| 10/29/2012 - 10/30/2012 |
Fundamentals of Leadership and Management
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Waiting List Only
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12/03/2012 - 12/04/2012
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Contracting for Public Sector Services
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Waiting List Only
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01/14/2013 - 01/15/2013
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Contracting for Construction Services
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Waiting List Only
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| 02/04/2013 - 02/05/2013 |
Capital Acquisitions |
Waiting List Only
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02/25/2013 - 02/26/2013
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Risk Management in Public Contracting
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Waiting List Only
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03/04/2013 - 03/05/2013
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CPPB Prep
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Waiting List Only
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NIGP Website
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
The mission of the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is to identify and continually advance the professional standards that demonstrate competency in the public procurement profession.
The Procurement Code mandates that, within 18 months of employment, State Purchasing Officers (SPOs) must be a Certified Professional Public Buyer or a Certified Public Purchasing Officer, pursuant to certifcation by the UPPCC. While the PPB provides training to that end, it is the responsibility of the SPO to complete the application and testing process prescribed by the UPPCC.
Important Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Dates:
| Exam Dates |
Apply By |
Apply w/Late Fee by |
Register for Exam By |
| October 15 - 27, 2012 |
July 16, 2012
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July 30, 2012
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September 3, 2012
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May 6 - 18, 2013
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February 4, 2013
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February 18, 2013
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April 1, 2013
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UPPCC Website