Mastering Cooperative Agreements Part 3: From Search to Success — Implementing Cooperative Agreements Effectively
Learn how to confidently implement cooperative agreements from start to finish. This session, led by experienced district purchasing professionals, will provide you with a clear roadmap and the practical tools needed to leverage collaborative purchasing agreements for maximum benefit.
By the end of this session, attendees will learn how to:
- Master Agreement Types: Gain a thorough understanding of various collaborative purchasing agreements, including piggybacking, joint purchasing, and consortium contracts.
- Recognize Key Benefits: Understand the significant advantages of utilizing cooperative agreements, such as cost savings, streamlined processes, and access to competitively bid contracts.
- Ensure Documentation & Compliance: Learn how to maintain proper records and demonstrate legal adherence throughout the cooperative agreement process.
- Navigate Board Approval: Understand how to prepare compelling justifications for board presentations, ensuring smooth approval processes.
- Dissect Cooperative Agreements: Develop the ability to extract essential information and pricing from cooperative agreements.
About the Mastering Cooperative Agreements Series
The complexities of public procurement can present significant challenges, especially when striving for resource efficiency and legal compliance. Whether you’re new to navigating cooperative agreements or looking to refine your expertise, this four-part series, designed and delivered by the CollegeBuys Professional Development Workgroup specifically for California community college procurement professionals, equips you with the tools to leverage cooperative agreements and optimize your procurement processes confidently.
Gain Invaluable Knowledge Across Four Webinars:
- Part 1: Decoding the Codes — Legal Foundations of Cooperative Agreements | April 22 – 1:30PM – 2:30PM: Understand the legal foundation of cooperative agreements, including relevant Public Contract and Education Code sections, and their benefits.
- Part 2: CollegeBuys & Beyond — Mastering Agreement Priorities | May 6 – 2:00 – 3:00PM: Stay ahead of the curve by learning about various types of cooperative agreements, prioritizing CollegeBuys, and accessing agreements from other public higher education institutions.
- Part 3: From Search to Success — Implementing Cooperative Agreements Effectively | June 3 – 1:30 – 2:30PM: Equip yourself with practical knowledge on searching, implementing, and optimizing cooperative agreements. Learn best practices for piggybacking, documentation, compliance, and board presentations.
- Part 4: Realizing the Benefits — Overcoming Challenges and Showcasing Cooperative Agreement Success | June 17 – 2 – 3PM: Focus on real-world applications, addressing common challenges, and showcasing successful implementation through case studies and examples from the California Community College system. Learn key takeaways and next steps for developing internal policies and building interagency partnerships.