Chat with us, powered by LiveChat Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you fe - Writeedu

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you fe

 Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.

Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion

.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

  1.  In addition to cost, what factors should be considered in selecting a building contractor? What can go wrong if the lowest bid is selected and nothing else is considered? 
  2. What is the difference between an RFP and an RFQ? Give two specific examples where an RFQ could be used and two specific examples where it is more likely that the organization will go with an RFP. (Use examples NOT from your textbook.)

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words – do not provide quotes!]

 [Your initial post should be at least 100+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). 

Book:   

Watt, A. (2019). Project Management, 2nd Edition. BCcampus Open Education. Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/projectmanagement/

Procurement Management

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Procurement Management

Importance

Make or buy decision

Types of contracts

Procurement cycle

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The acquisition of products or services not produced or delivered by the project team

May require the assistance of experts

Your project may be on the other side also—providing services to another organization

Legal implications of signing a contract

The make or buy decision

Expertise

Resource availability

Licensing, regulatory requirements

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Fixed Price

Cost reimbursable

Time and materials

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Fixed Price Contract

Figure 17.6.1: A fixed price contract the cost constant regardless of effort applied or delivery date.

Illustration from Barron & Barron Project Management for Scientists and Engineers, http://cnx.org/content/col11120/

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Cost Reimbursable Contract

Figure 17.6.2: In a cost reimbursable or cost plus contract, the seller is guaranteed a fee.

Illustration from Barron & Barron Project Management for Scientists and Engineers, http://cnx.org/content/col11120/

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Time and Materials

Figure 17.6.3: In a time and materials contract the cost (or revenue to the vendor) increases with increased effort.

Illustration from Barron & Barron Project Management for Scientists and Engineers, http://cnx.org/content/col11120/

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Fixed Price Contract types

Figure 17.6.1.1 Table of Fixed Price Contracts and Characteristics

Source: http://pm4id.org/9/5/

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Cost-Reimbursable Contract Types

Figure 17.6.2.1 Table of Contract Types and Characteristics

Source: http://pm4id.org/9/5/

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Procurement Cycle

Procurement Plan

Selecting the Contract Approach

Skill level, uniqueness

Type of relationship: supplier, vendor, partnership

RFP, RFQ, personal contact

How well known is the scope of the work?

Risks—what are they? Who assumes them?

How much float if any?

How important to be sure of cost in advance?

Soliciting bids

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Procurement Cycle – continued

Qualifying bidders

Request for Quote (RFQ)

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Evaluating the bids

Usually a matrix approach

Cost is NOT the only consideration

Awarding the contract

Managing the contracts

Logistics and expediting

Change coordination

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Procurement Management Summary

Make or buy analysis

Contract types

Fixed Price

Cost reimbursable

Time and materials

The Procurement Cycle

Bidder qualification

RFP or RFQ

Analysis and selection

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Contract closure

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Chapter Summary

Procurement is an important activity for project managers

Procurement management includes deciding about contracts and relationships with vendors, suppliers, partners

All stages of procurement should be closely monitored

Reporting to the team and to management are important components in budget and procurement management

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Questions?

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