Contracting with vendors to provide products and services to state agencies

State Buyer Training

Registration FAQs

  • For the Introduction to Public Procurement class, please register directly with bonnie.sletten@adm.idaho.gov.
  • For all NIGP courses scheduled:
    • We will collect the registration.
    • You can register for one class or all of the classes at the same time (preferred, as some classes fill up quickly).
    • Complete the Registration Form and either fax it to (208) 327-7320 or email it to bonnie.sletten@adm.idaho.gov.
  • Specific training room sites will be announced as we fill the classes.
  • Dates and titles become final when sufficient enrollment is achieved.

Training Schedule:
March 2013 through November 2013


Basic E-Procurement Requisitioning & Buying

Date Location Site Duration Certification UPPC Points CEU Units Min Attend Instructor Cost Notes
May TDB Meridian ISP 1PM-5PM         Bonnie Sletten, CPM, CPPO None  
May TDB Meridian ISP 8AM-5PM         Bonnie Sletten, CPM, CPPO None  

REGISTER:
Contact Bonnie Sletten at bonnie.sletten@adm.idaho.gov.


Intro to Public Procurement

Date Location Site Duration Certification UPPC Points CEU Units Min Attend Instructor Cost Notes
Nov 21 Boise ISP-Meridian 1 day 8 hrs 1 0.75 15 Bonnie Sletten, CPM, CPPO None Confirmed

Public Procurement is quite different from the private industry with regard to Idaho Code and IDAPA policies. This class is for purchasing people who are new to public procurement.

  • How Public Purchasing is Different
  • Idaho Purchasing History
  • Statutes and Rules
  • The Purchasing Process
  • Types of Purchasing
  • Integrity, Ethics & Vendor Relationships

REGISTER:
Contact Bonnie Sletten at bonnie.sletten@adm.idaho.gov.