FY 2010 Procurement System Review Workshop Information
Workshop Background Information and Agenda
OVERVIEW
BACKGROUND
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) examines grantee performance and adherence to current FTA procurement requirements and policies using several management tools. FTA is required by 49 U.S.C. §5307 to perform reviews and evaluations of grant programs and to perform a full review and evaluation of the performance of grantees in carrying out grant programs with specific reference to their compliance with statutory and administrative requirements. Accordingly, FTA will perform procurement system reviews as part of its on-going oversight responsibility. The review process assesses the grantee's procurement management practices and program implementation of the FTA funded transit programs for ensure that they are being administered in accordance with specific FTA procurement requirements.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
These workshops are for transit professionals responsible for procurement
management or managing federally funded projects and professionals responsible for contracting or purchasing transit service or the activities that support the transit service. The workshops are designed to help attendees broaden their understanding of the Federal procurement rules and regulations that shape and define their programs.
WORKSHOP LEADERS
The Procurement System Review Workshop will be conducted by transit professionals who are also reviewers for the FTA's Procurement System Review Program. The instructors will provide guidance in each of the 56 areas to be reviewed, answer questions about how to respond to specific review areas, and share industry best procurement practices. Staff from the FTA will attend the Workshop to answer questions about the Procurement System Review, assist you in any area related to your use FTA funds, and refer you to printed guidelines or other resources should you require additional information.
AGENDA
Contact Tiara Tran, Calyptus Consulting Group, psrworkshop@calyptusgroup.com
Ph (617) 577-0041 for the specific agenda for the date and location you are planning to attend.
Workshop Schedule:
Date: December 2 - 3, 2009 Click here to download Workshop Overview, Agenda, and Registration Package.
Registration deadline: November 20, 2009
Region: Region 6
City: Fort Worth, TX
Hotel: Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel & Spa.
Reservation deadline:November 25, 2009 at the rate of $149.00/night by booking online at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/calyptusconsulting or by calling 1-800-325-3535 (mention FTA PSR Workshop / FTA Procurement System Review Workshop)
Contact Information: Tiara Tran, Calyptus Consulting Group
psrworkshop@calyptusgroup.com
Ph (617) 577-0041
Fax (617) 577-0042
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