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Page 1 of 2 Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association 2017 SUMMER CONFERENCE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 8, 2017 11:45 – 12:15 PM AGENDA 1) Call to Order 2) Introduction of Executive Board Members 3) Approval of Minutes from the 2017 Spring Conference General Membership Business Meeting, March 17, 2017 (see attached) 4) Vice President’s Report 5) Past President’s Report – see attached report 6) Treasurer’s Report – see attached report 7) Committee Reports a) Awards – no updates i. Chair: Curt DeCapite ii. Co-Chair: Mary Jablonski b) Communications – see attached report i. Chair: Molly McLoughlin ii. Co-Chair: David Musgrave c) Chapter Enhancement – no updates i. Chair: Bill Oliver ii. Co-Chair: Traci Burtnett d) Education/Professional Development – see attached report i. Chair: Diana Cantu e) Elections – no updates i. Chair: Linda Meserve, CPPB ii. Co-Chair: Skyler Thimens

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Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association

2017 SUMMER CONFERENCE

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 8, 2017

11:45 – 12:15 PM

AGENDA

1) Call to Order

2) Introduction of Executive Board Members 3) Approval of Minutes from the 2017 Spring Conference General Membership Business Meeting,

March 17, 2017 (see attached) 4) Vice President’s Report

5) Past President’s Report – see attached report

6) Treasurer’s Report – see attached report

7) Committee Reports

a) Awards – no updates

i. Chair: Curt DeCapite ii. Co-Chair: Mary Jablonski

b) Communications – see attached report

i. Chair: Molly McLoughlin ii. Co-Chair: David Musgrave

c) Chapter Enhancement – no updates

i. Chair: Bill Oliver ii. Co-Chair: Traci Burtnett

d) Education/Professional Development – see attached report

i. Chair: Diana Cantu

e) Elections – no updates i. Chair: Linda Meserve, CPPB ii. Co-Chair: Skyler Thimens

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f) Historian – no updates i. Chair: Vera Kennedy

g) Legislative

i. Chair: Karen Picariello

h) Marketing – no updates i. Chair: Chelsea Bunker ii. Co-Chair: Tara Larwick

i) Membership – see attached report; recognize first-time conference attendees.

i. Chair: Toi Matthews ii. Co-Chair: Pat O’Neal

j) Newsletter – see attached report

i. Chair: Kerry Sheahan ii. Co-Chair: Kelly Wooden

k) Programs – see attached report

i. Chair: Jim Walker

l) Vendor Liaison – see attached report i. Chair: Pete Toth

8) Old Business

9) New Business

a) Bylaws update

10) Adjournment

Next Meeting – at 2017 Fall Conference at the Aurora Public Schools Professional Learning Center

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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ASSOCIATION (RMGPA) SPRING CONFERENCE

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING BOUDLER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOULDER, COLORADO

Call to Order President Valerie Scott called the RMGPA General Membership Business Meeting to Order on 3/17/2017 at 11:39 am MT at Boulder Valley School District, Boulder Colorado. Valerie introduced the RMGPA Executive Board Members: Past President – Skeet McCracken, CPPO, CPPB Vice President – Keith Ashby, CPPB Treasurer – Dan Galanaugh, CPPB Secretary – Beth Hewes, CPPB President – Valerie Scott, CPPB Approval of Minutes President Valerie Scott noted the Winter Conference General Business Meeting Minutes from 12/8/2016, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Loveland, Colorado are in the RMGPA Spring Conference packet for review. President Valerie Scott asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as presented. Skeet McCracken, from Poudre School District, made a motion to accept the General Business Minutes from 12/8/2016, at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, Colorado. Pat O’Neal, from Colorado Department of Transportation, seconded the motion. Mary Smith, from Aurora Public Schools, abstained from the vote. The motion passed and the Winter Conference General Business Meeting Minutes were adopted. Treasurer’s Report (Treasurer – Dan Galanaugh) Dan Galanaugh provided the treasurer’s report as of 3/15/2017. Primary Account $18,446.32 Secondary Account $42,092.35 Money Market Account $7,354.74 Total $ 67,893.41 as of 3/15/2017 Profit/ Loss Statement year to date for 2017: 2017 Revenue $6,254.18 2017 Expenses $7,950.84 Net Income ($1,169.66) as of 3/15/2017 President Valerie Scott asked for a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented on 3/17/2017. Keith Ashby, from Arapahoe County Purchasing, made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Mary Smith, from Aurora Public Schools, seconded the motion. Motion passed and was approved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer’s Report is adopted. Vice President’s Report (Vice President – Keith Ashby) No information to report on. Past President’s Report (Past President – Skeet McCracken) Full report was included in the business packet. No additional information to report on. Committee Reports

Awards (Chair – Curt DeCapite, Co-Chair - Mary Jablonski) No information to report on.

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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ASSOCIATION (RMGPA) SPRING CONFERENCE

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING BOUDLER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOULDER, COLORADO

Communications (Chair – Molly McLoughlin, Co-Chair David Musgrave) Full report was included in the business packet. No additional information to report on. Chapter Enhancement (Chair – Bill Oliver, Co-Chair – Traci Burtnett) Valerie reported that Bill is currently working on Reverse Vendor Trade show and Vendor Trade show for 2017. Education/Professional Development (Chair – Diana Cantu) Diana reported that there is a new Forum scholarship this year. Full report was included in the business packet. Elections (Chair – Linda Meserve, Co-Chair – Skyler Thimens) Full report was included in the business packet. No additional information to report on. Historian (Chair – Vera Kennedy) No information to report on. Legislative (Chair – Karen Picariello) Valerie stated that Karen submitted an in-depth update on the legislative bills. The main bill this year is the Procurement Modernization. Please read them. If there is a bill that you know of and is missing, please let Karen know. Marketing (Chair – Chelsea Bunker) Remember to use the RMGPA marketing social media outlets. Full report was included in the business packet. Membership (Chair – Toi Matthews, Co-Chair – Patricia O’Neal) Toi recognized first time attendees. Full report was included in the business packet. Newsletter (Chair – Kerry Sheahan, Co-Chair – Kelly Wooden) Kerry ask that the first time attendees consider submitting an article. Also if anyone else has any ideas for an article, reach out to Kerry. Full report was included in the business packet. Programs (Chair – Jim Walker) Valerie reported that Jim is still looking for a Co-Chair. If interested, please contact him. Full report was included in the business packet Vendor Liaison (Chair – Pete Toth) Full report was included in the business packet. No additional information to report on. Old Business: There was no old business to report on. New Business: Valerie Scott reminded everyone about the NIGP Forum group registration. If you register through RMGPA, you will receive a 15% discount on the registration fee. She also mentioned that there was talk about taking the Amtrak to Forum. The group will be in the same car and will be good networking experience. Valerie reported on the Strategic Plan and the Report Card. The report card will be updated each quarter and is a way for membership to see how RMGPA is doing in any given year.

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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ASSOCIATION (RMGPA) SPRING CONFERENCE

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING BOUDLER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOULDER, COLORADO

RMGPA has an App. The Communications Committee will be sending an email to the membership with instructions on how to install it in the following weeks. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made at 11:55 am MT by Toi Mathews from Colorado Department of Transportation. Molly McLoughlin, from Boulder Valley School District, seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Hewes, CPPB, Purchasing Agent RMGPA Secretary

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Past President Report June 8, 2017

Congratulations to the following members who have received a $200 RMGPA Reward for their efforts in 2016:

• Karri Burgess, Boulder Valley School Dist.

• Barbara Hauptli, Roaring Fork Trans.

• Molly McLoughlin, Boulder Valley School Dist.

• Paul Christman, Casper College

These hard-working RMGPA members have already used their Rewards this year. To all of those members who haven’t used their Rewards, please make sure you are going to use them in 2017. Remember, the Rewards are to help you go to Conferences, Classes and even help with going to the Forum. Don’t let this year go by without using your Rewards!

Respectfully submitted,

Skeet McCracken, CPPO, CPPB

RMGPA Past President

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Treasurer Report as of June 7, 2017 Cash Primary Account $ 19,263.95 Secondary Account $ 42,093.30 Money Market $ 7,505.09 TOTAL $ 67,893.41 As of 3/15/17 Profit/Loss 2017 Revenue $ 24,836.09 2017 Expenses $ 27,325.01 NET INCOME ($2,488.92)

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Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association

Revision – 10/18/2011 Dedicated to Excellence in Public Purchasing

Communication Committee Report

June 5, 2017 NEW RMGPA Mobile App RMGPA now has a new Mobile App for your mobile devices. It is compatible with Android or iOS devices. With this app on your mobile device, you will be able to:

• access conference or meeting documents • update your profile on the go • access your profile • see RMGPA events and sign up for them from your mobile device • or contact us

See the attached flyer of instructions to download the RMGPA app on your device today. Membership & Changing Agencies:

• Don’t forget that your RMGPA Membership belongs to the agency that pays for your membership. • If you change agencies here is what you do:

1. Contact Membership so that they can remove you from the agency or send you a Lifetime Membership application. [email protected]

2. Once you arrive at your new agency- Contact Membership and have them update your email address. Have your new agency pay for and add you as a member.

3. If you follow these simple steps, your contact hours and profile history will follow you to the new agency with no interruption in service.

Presentation material from past conferences is available under the Chapter Presentation Archives for all members to access from the front end under Documents And Files Respectively submitted by:

Molly Molly McLoughlin, CPPO, CPPB RMGPA Communications Chair

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Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association

2017 SUMMER CONFERENCE

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Education/Professional Development Committee Report

1. 2017 Course Schedule

Register at: rmgpa.org

COURSE

DATE

REGISTRATION

DEADLINE COURSE TITLE LOCATION

No. of

Registrants

June 28,

2017 May 29, 2017

Best Practices in Developing

Public Construction

Documents

Longmont, CO 13

October 11-

13, 2017 September 11, 2017

Introduction to Public

Procurement Denver, CO 12

October 23-

25, 2017 September 23, 2017

Legal Aspects of Public

Procurement Denver, CO 3

October 30,

2017 September 30, 2017

Preparing for the Age of

Licensing Longmont, CO 2

The NIGP instructor for this course had to cancel due to medical reasons. It will be

part of the 2018 course schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience.

COURSE

DATE

REGISTRATION

DEADLINE COURSE TITLE LOCATION

No. of

Registrants

September 14-

15 2017 August 14, 2017

Get What You Need

Through Successful

Negotiation Skills

Brighton, CO 11

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2. 2017 NIGP Webinars - The following webinars are

being offered by NIGP free to NIGP members.

June 14, 2017 – Tackling the Triple Bottom Line:

How to Identify, Understand, and Source

Sustainable Products to Achieve Your Purchasing Goals

June 21, 2017 – The Impact of the Uniform Guidance of Procuring under Federal Awards for

Municipalities and Counties

July 25, 2017 – An Olive Branch of Data – Building Departmental Relationships Through

Strategic Outreach

Register at: nigp.org

3. 2017 CPPB and CPPO Fall Exam Dates:

Fundamentals of Colorado Procurement training

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Respectfully Submitted,

RMGPA Education & Professional Development Chair

Fall Examinations

Application Submission Deadline

July 17, 2017

Application Submission Late Deadline

July 31, 2017

Exam Scheduling Deadline

September 11, 2017

Testing Dates

October 16-28, 2017

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2017 Legislative Update – June 8, 2017

HOUSE BILL 17-1051 CONCERNING MODERNIZATION OF THE COLROADO PROCUREMENT CODE The Colorado 'Procurement Code' (code) governs how executive branch agencies, other than institutions of higher education that have opted out of the code, buy goods and services. The code is administered by the department of personnel (department) and exists to help keep the public trust, promote fair competition, make efficient use of taxpayer dollars, and allow the state to effectively do the people's business. The code has been amended many times over the years, but it has not been reviewed in total since the general assembly enacted it in 1982. General updates (Sections 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15 through 18, 21 through 23, 31, and 36). The code is based on the 1979 American bar association model procurement code. When the state adopted the model code, much of the structure and terminology was adopted as drafted by the American bar association rather than conforming the structure and language to the Colorado Revised Statutes. The bill updates the terminology used in the code to make it consistent with common use, simplifies reporting requirements, and reorganizes provisions of the code for ease of use. In addition, the bill clarifies the authority of the executive director of the department to promulgate rules for the administration of the code. Promulgation of rules (Sections 8, 28, 32, 34, and 58). The executive director of the department is currently required to promulgate rules in furtherance of the code. The bill makes promulgation of rules by the executive director of the department (executive director) permissive throughout the code and authorizes the director to delegate his or her authority to promulgate rules. Ethics (Sections 2 and 4). State procurement professionals follow the 'Procurement Code of Ethics and Guidelines' (guidelines), which were established by the Colorado procurement advisory council. The guidelines are often interpreted to apply only to procurement staff and not to other people involved in the procurement process. The bill clarifies that state procurement officials, end users, vendors and contractors, and interested third parties are required to adhere to ethical standards during all phases of the procurement process. Procurement training (Section 4). The bill authorizes the chief procurement officer to develop and conduct a procurement education and training program for state employees and for vendors. Application of the code (Section 3). Certain purchasing activities are currently exempt from the code, such as bridge and highway construction, the awarding of grants to political subdivisions, and procurement by institutions of higher education that have formally opted out of the code. The bill exempts the procurement of specified additional goods and services from the code. Grants (Sections 3 and 6). Currently, the application, processing, and management of grants is inconsistent across state agencies. The bill amends the definition of 'grant' to provide consistency and to comply with federal requirements including the office of management and budget uniform guidance. Multiyear contracts (Section 37). Currently, the state may enter into a contract for any period as long as the contract term is included in the solicitation. If a contract term ultimately needs to exceed the period specified in the solicitation, the contract cannot be extended and a new contract is required. The bill authorizes the state to extend an existing contract, with approval of the chief procurement officer, for a reasonable period if extenuating circumstances exist. Contract management system (Section 37). The centralized contract management system and related requirements for contract provisions, monitoring, and reporting were established for the purpose of improving the state's contracting process. The bill repeals provisions related to contract monitoring and reporting and allows for remedies, including suspension or debarment, for contractors who do not perform. Contract terms and conditions (Section 38). The process to negotiate vendor terms and conditions sometimes requires the state to agree to a requirement that the state indemnify the vendor and that the contract be governed by the vendor's choice of law rather than Colorado law. However, indemnification is in violation of the state constitution. The bill prohibits indemnification of vendors by the state and requires that state contracts be governed by Colorado law. Market research (Section 14). A request for information (RFI) is a commonly used method for obtaining information about pending procurements and doing market research. Currently, RFIs are referenced in the procurement rules but not in the code. The bill establishes an RFI process in the code as a market assessment and information gathering tool and clarifies the appropriate methods to conduct market research. Administrative remedies (Sections 39 through 50). The bill clarifies the administrative remedies provisions in the code and provides guidance regarding the remedies process. Specifically, the bill clarifies who may ratify a violation of the code, specifies when a stay will apply, authorizes the executive director to refer an appeal to the office of administrative courts, and states that only material issues may be appealed. Confidentiality and CORA (Sections 7 and 20). Pursuant to current law, procurement records are public records, with some exceptions under the 'Colorado Open Records Act'. Procurement records, including bids and responses to RFIs, often contain information that is proprietary or confidential by the

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submitting entity. The bill clarifies that all responses to RFIs are confidential until after an award based on the RFI has been made or until the procurement official determines that the state will not pursue a solicitation based on the RFI. The bill also authorizes the executive director of the department to promulgate rules to clarify the process for classifying confidential or proprietary information. Procurement set asides, preferences, and goals (Sections 24 through 27). Current law allows a set aside in state procurement for persons with severe disabilities. The bill streamlines the process by which state agencies and nonprofit agencies that employ people with severe disabilities may use the set aside program and authorizes the executive director to promulgate rules for the administration of the program. In addition, current law contains many procurement preferences and goals; however, these preferences and goals are located in various provisions of the code and in other provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes. The various locations of these provisions, as well as inconsistent terminology in the preference and goal provisions, make it difficult for vendors and procurement officials to know how each preference and goal should be applied. The bill relocates currently existing procurement preferences and goals into a new part and makes the language of those provisions consistent where possible. Cooperative purchasing (Section 51) Cooperative purchasing is procurement conducted by, with, or on behalf of more than one public procurement entity. It increases the opportunity for the state and local governments to obtain volume discounts through joint purchasing and it lowers the transaction costs of both purchasing agencies and vendors. The bill provides state agencies with more flexibility to use cooperative purchasing to increase efficiencies and maximize state resources. Conforming amendments (Sections 1, 10, 12, 19, 29, 30, 33, 35, 52 through 57, and 59 through 74). The bill makes necessary conforming amendments. 1/11/2017,I NTRODUCED IN HOUSE, ASSIGNED TO BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR 2/28/2017 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR REFERREDAMENDED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3/3/2017 HOUSE SECOND READING PASSED WITH AMMENDMENTS – COMMITTEE, FLOOR 3/6/2017 HOUSE THIRD READING PASSED – NO AMENDMENTS 3/7/2017 INTRODUCED IN SENATE – ASSIGNED TO BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY 03/15/2017 SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY REFER UNAMENDED - CONSENT CALENDAR TO SENATE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 03/20/2017 SENATE SECOND READING PASSED - NO AMENDMENTS 03/21/2017 SENATE THIRD READING PASSED - NO AMENDMENTS 03/29/2017 SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE 03/29/2017 SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE 03/29/2017 SENT TO THE GOVERNOR 04/04/2017 GOVERNOR SIGNED

HOUSE BILL 17-1058 CONCERNING THE SCHEDULED REPEAL OF REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Pursuant to section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), Colorado Revised Statutes, any report that is required to be made to the general assembly by an executive agency or the judicial branch on a periodic basis expires on the day after the third anniversary of the date on which the first report was due unless the general assembly, acting by bill, continues the requirement. The bill addresses reporting requirements of the department of personnel and administration. Sections 1, 2, 6, 8, and 10 repeal reports that are scheduled to repeal according to section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I). Currently there are no repeal dates in the organic statutes. Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 continue indefinitely the reporting requirements contained in those statutory sections. 1/11/2017, INTRODUCED IN HOUSE, ASSIGNED TO BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR 1/24/2017,HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR REFER TO AMENDED HOUSE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3/2/2017 SENT TO THE GOVERNOR 3/8/2017 GOVERNOR SIGNED

SENATE BILL 17-041 CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Under current law, institutions of higher education are limited in the number and length of term employment contracts or contract extensions that the institution can award. In addition, institutions are prohibited from providing postemployment compensation or benefits to a government-supported employee after the individual's employment has ended, except in limited situations and in limited amounts. Further, under current law, the terms of government-supported employment contracts are generally available for public inspection. For state institutions of higher education, the bill exempts the institution's employee positions that are funded by revenues generated through auxiliary activities, as defined in the bill, from the provisions of current law. 1/11/2017 INTRODUCED, IN SENATE, ASSIGNED TO EDUCATION

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3/10/2017 HOUSE THIRD READING PASSED – NO AMENDMENTS 3/14/2017 SIGNED BY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE 3/15/2017 SIGNED BY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE 3/15/2017 SENT TO GOVERNOR 3/20/2017 GOVERNOR SIGNED

HB17-1341 CONCERNING THE PROCUREMENT TIMELINE FOR A STATE AGENCY THAT INTENDS TO SUBMIT A BUDGET REQUEST TO THE JOINT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE FOR A MAJOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT. Joint Technology Committee. The bill creates a new source selection and contract negotiation timeline that a state agency is required to follow when it plans to submit a budget request to the joint technology committee (committee) for a major information technology project (project). The office of state planning and budgeting is required to ensure that state agencies adhere to the new timeline prior to submitting a budget request to the committee as follows:

• On or before November 1 of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which a state agency intends to submit a budget requestto the committee for a project, the state agency is required to notify the committee of its intent to begin the source selectionand contract negotiation process.

• On or before January 1 of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which a state agency intends to submit a budget request tothe committee for a project, the state agency is required to issue a competitive solicitation in accordance with the'Procurement Code'. The competitive solicitation is required to specify that the terms of a contract resulting from thesolicitation require the vendor to honor its contract price through the date that work on the contract commences and thatvendors are directed to estimate costs accordingly for the purpose of responding to the solicitation.

• A state agency that has issued a competitive solicitation is required to receive and review the responses from vendors anddetermine whether to pursue the project and the budget request on or before April 15 of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal yearin which the state agency intends to submit the budget request to the committee.

• If the state agency intends to pursue a budget request for the project, the state agency must award a contract to the selectedvendor on or before June 30 of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the state agency intends to submit the budgetrequest to the committee.

• The terms of a contract awarded for a project must specify that:• The state agency will pursue a budget request for the project in the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which

the contract is awarded;• The contract is contingent upon the state agency receiving an appropriation from the general assembly for the project;• Work on the contract will not commence until the bill enacted by the general assembly that appropriates the money for the

project becomes law;• The vendor is required to honor its contract price through the date that work on the contract commences;• The state agency may amend terms of the contract, as necessary, following the date on which the bill that appropriates the

money for the project becomes law;• The state agency will authorize the vendor to begin work on the contract within 30 days of the date that the bill that

appropriates the money for the project becomes law; and• The contract is null and void if the general assembly does not appropriate money to the state agency for the project.• A state agency may include in a contract awarded any other terms or conditions related to the appropriation of money to the

state agency by the general assembly as deemed necessary by the state agency.• A state agency that has awarded a contract for a project is required to submit a budget request for the project to the committee

in the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which the contract was awarded.4/17/2017 INTRODUCED IN HOUSE – ASSIGNED TO FINANCE 5/1/2017 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE POSTPONE INDEFINITELY

For more detailed information on a specific bill or for access to Live Legislative Audio, please go to the Colorado General Assembly site at: http://leg.colorado.gov/

Please inform us if you are aware of legislation that may impact the procurement community that is not included in our report.

RMGPA Legislative Committee

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Membership Report

Total Active Members: 503

Student Membership: 0 We are developing a campaign to attract and enroll student members for Fall 2017.

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Dedicated to Excellence in Public Purchasing

Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association

Newsletter Committee Board Report June 8, 2017

1. The deadlines for Newsletter articles are as follows:

• Summer June 30, 2017

• Fall September 29, 2017

• Winter December 22, 2017

2. Volunteers Needed. We are always looking for new writers and proofreaders.

Submitted By

Kerry Sheahan Newsletter Chair

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Programs Report June 8, 2017

Summer Conference

Fall Conference September 8th, Professional Learning Conference Center (Aurora Public Schools) 15771 E 1st Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 Keynote Speakers:

• Richard Pennington – Seeing Excellence: Learning from Great Procurement Teams and Tales from the Dark Side: Protests & Disputes from Private Practice Advising

• Rennette Apodaca, CPPO – Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Making a Determination

• Larry Wyeno, City of Longmont – Design-Build Construction Winter Conference December 8th & 9th, Embassy Suites Loveland 705 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO 80538 Keynote Speakers:

• Omid Ghamami, CPSCM – How to Buy Performance Results and How to Achieve Cost Savings before the RFP

• Loudres Coss, CPPO, MPA – Financial Analysis for Procurement Professionals Vendor Trade Show Spring Conference March, 2018 – Douglas County 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104

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Board Report – Vendor Liaison

June 2017 Negotiated corporate sponsorship for RMGPA web page footer presence. Coordinated with RMGPA Communications Chair to request some web page configuration adjustments, to facilitate web site registration process for the interested corporate entity. Presented the entity with the finalized scope of the sponsorship program, for their final acceptance and processing within the RMGPA web page (anticipated to be completed in early June). Continued working with representatives for two other interested corporate sponsorship entities. Details regarding their desired levels of conference participation are still in development. At present they are likely candidates for the 2017 RMGPA Winter Conference event. Respectfully submitted, Pete Toth City of Arvada