
PROCUREMENT CONSULTING
The Cutting Edge
I offer a variety of procurement consulting services to all of my clients, customized to fit their specific needs. Are you large corporation or public agency looking for support on a major procurement? Or, are you are a small agency without procurement support staff? No matter what your needs are, I am here to provide you guidance every step of the way. Take a look below to see what I can do for you.

Attention to Detail
FEDERAL, STATE, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
All solicitations have to be published in compliance with policies and procedures. Those can be internal or external, mandated by the federal, state, or local government. Whatever the case may be, I will work on your behalf to ensure your solicitations are in compliance with those regulations. I will perform the following:
Review solicitations and compare to governing regulation
Generate a matrix of identified out-of-compliance items and recommended changes
Review internal policies and procedures and ensure they are compliant with external requirements
Provide updated policy and procedure manual
Conduct mock Triennial audits and Purchasing System reviews to ensure compliance with federal rules

Expert Guidance
SOLICITATION DEVELOPMENT
As your partner, I can work on your behalf to create solicitation documents. I will provide support from the development of the scope of work, through the selection of a contractor. Throughout the solicitation process I will provide the following services:
Work with you or your team to develop a clear Scope of Work
Draft all solicitation documents for review by your team
Conduct pre-solicitation conferences and work to develop an interested parties list
Source additional vendors
Participate in the evaluation of proposals and provide a summary report of my evaluation factors
Prepare analysis of cost and determine best value to the organization
Prepare contract files for future audits

A Trusted Partner
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Once the selection of a vendor is complete I will support your organization through the negotiation process. I will:
Identify areas of strength in the organization's negotiation position
Identify areas of the proposal that should be targets for the negotiation team
Draft contract documents for ratification by all parties
Prepare all documents required for executive or board approval
Document all negotiation activities for contract file