The document discusses Minnesota's government procurement fair. It notes that government purchasing is governed by statute and covers topics like competitive purchasing, contracts, joint exercise of power, centralized vs decentralized purchasing, legal notices, approved and preferred vendor lists, inquiring about upcoming projects, what joint powers are and why they are important, the new bidding process through joint powers contracts, offering services, finding cost savings opportunities, bid awards, and respecting existing contracts.
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1. 2 0 1 3 G O V E R N M E N T P R O C U R E M E N T F A I R
5. Governed by statute
www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/statutes.asp
Competitive Purchasing
471.345
Contracts
123b.52
Joint Exercise of Power
471.59
6. Centralized vs. Decentralized
Differences
Legal Notices
Newspaper
District Website
Legal Notices
Purchasing
Approved Bidders List
Preferred Vendor List
Send Contact Info Add to Commodity Specific Folder
Websites Vendor Sign-up (Elk River)
Vendor Database (North St. Paul)
7. Inquire About Upcoming Projects
Capital Outlay
Process Starts in January
Money in July
Local Newspaper
District Website
Facilities and Grounds
Purchasing
Architects
Preferred Vendors
9. What is Joint Powers and Why do you Care?
Statute 471.59
Examples of Joint Powers Contracts
State of Minnesota - CPV Program
School Bids
U of M
ECSU
US Communities
NJPA
The New Bidding Process
Submit a Proposal with your Best Joint Powers Contract
10. Offer Your Services
Subject Experts
Find Opportunities to Save REAL Money
Soft Cost vs. Budget
Meetings
Timing
Who is Coming
Bid Award
Lowest Responsible Bidder
Contesting an Award
Dont be Short Sighted
Respect Existing Contracts
Expiration