FTA Transit Procurement Couses – Online

February 2024

Level 1
The Introductory to FTA Government Procurement
February 7, 2024 (8:30~11:30AM, PT)

The Introductory to FTA Government Procurement will provide an introduction to the government procurement function from the development of a need to the acquisition of goods and services. The course will also cover the fundamental procurement process for public agencies: the basics of contracts, the impact of guiding regulations, the essential elements of a procurement policy, and the concepts of fair and reasonable determinations.

Topics include:
Government Procurement
Contracts 101
Fiduciary Responsibilities in Purchasing
Acquisitions Overview
Procurement Methods

Program Format:
100% Online
(2.5 hours of self-paced prep work is required + 3 hours of live session)

Program Fee:
$325.00 (includes all materials)
You may be eligible for 100% Caltrans Scholarship if your agency is in California and receives FTA funds. (Level 1 ONLY)

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Level 2
The Procurement for Procurement Professionals
February 28, 2024 (8:30~11:30AM, PT)

The Procurement for Procurement Professionals will provide an in-depth understanding of the FTA procurement process. This course will cover areas such as Conflicts of Interest, DBE Programs, Public Works Procurement, Statements of Work Development, Buy America, Price and Cost analysis, RFP and IFB Best Practices, Architect and Engineering Procurements, and Procurement file Documentation as well as Federal Flow Down Provisions.

Topics include:
Source Selection
Government Procurement
RFP and RFP Best Practices
Cost and Price Analysis
Acquisition Methods

Program Format:
100% Online
(2.5 hours of self-paced prep work is required + 3 hours of live session)

Program Fee:
$375.00 (includes all materials)
Level 2 will be limited to fewer participants.

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