Procurement and Public Contracting: To Bid or Not to Bid

This session will be an introduction to procurement and public contracting. It will cover the fundamentals of district purchasing processes; from purchase orders and consulting contracts to formal bidding for public works projects, and everything in between. Shareholder Steven Flower will discuss when to bid and when not to bid to ensure that your district is compliant with the Government Code, Labor Code, and your local district policies.