This one-hour webinar will provide a practical overview of procurement fundamentals, legal requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Participants will explore key topics like bid thresholds, bidding versus obtaining a quote, and how to navigate unique circumstances like emergencies or last-minute changes to bid specifications. The discussion will cover post-bid processes, including contract management, handling change orders, bonding requirements (performance and payment), and how to best address delays or penalties in project completion.  

Finally, we’ll review best practices for common issues like responding to Right-to-Know Law requests, conducting compliant bid openings, and adapting to evolving bid advertising practices in a landscape with fewer traditional print outlets.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the core principles of procurement and understand the legal requirements for purchasing processes. 

2. Determine appropriate procurement methods, including when formal bidding is required versus when quotes are sufficient. 

3. Apply best practices for managing special procurement situations, such as emergencies and bid modifications prior to submission deadlines. 

4. Explain post-bid responsibilities and processes, including contract execution, change orders, bonding requirements, and managing project delays or penalties. 

5. Demonstrate compliance with transparency requirements, including handling Right-to-Know requests, conducting public bid openings, and navigating modern bid advertising methods. 

Presenters:
Elizabeth Dupuis, Esq.
Babst Calland

Morgan Madden, Esq.
Babst Calland
 

Cost:  $49