NIGP-CPP case studies
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The NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) is a professional credential for people who manage public procurement work - buying goods and services with taxpayer money under formal rules. Candidates typically come from state and local government, school districts, transit and utility authorities, and higher education, and often already hold a foundational certification or several years of buying experience. The NIGP-CPP case studies are 5 cases and about 3,042 words.
1Cooperative Purchasing Under Time Pressure and a Council Conflict
The procurement director of a mid-sized city (population 310,000) receives a request from the fleet manager to buy 780,000 of replacement parts for fire apparatus over three years. The fleet manager wants to piggyback on a national cooperative contract because the city's own bid for similar parts drew only one responsive offer last year.
614 words, about 3 min2RFP Evaluation, a conflicted evaluator, and post-submittal lobbying
A regional transit authority issues an RFP for paratransit scheduling software, estimated at $2.1 million over five years. Five proposals are received.
629 words, about 3 min3Differing Site Conditions, Contingency Shortfall, and Milestone Delays
A county awards a 4.6 million fixed-price contract to renovate a 1970s courthouse. During excavation, the contractor encounters a buried fuel tank that was not shown in the geotechnical report.
609 words, about 3 min4Sole-Source Supplier in Distress Requests a 22% Increase
A state agency buys 60% of its specimen collection kits from a single manufacturer. The supplier reports a 22% cost increase due to resin prices and requests a contract amendment.
573 words, about 3 min5Grant Period Ends While Purchase Orders Are Still Open
A workforce development agency receives a 2.4 million federal grant with a period of performance ending September 30. In August, it issues a purchase order for 600,000 of training equipment.
617 words, about 3 min