PRIME is a four-day immersive training series designed for procurement professionals—buyers, purchasing agents, and contract administrators—seeking practical tools and expert strategies to strengthen procurement planning, execution, and compliance. This hands-on program delivers real-world insights across the full procurement cycle—from writing effective specifications to evaluating offers, analyzing costs, negotiating contracts, and managing post-award performance.
McAllen, TX – October 20, 2025
Edinburg, TX – October 21, 2025
Virtual Mid-Program – Week of December 1, 2025
Brownsville, TX – January 22–23, 2026
Day 1 – Specification Development
Crafting Effective Procurement Specifications
Learn how to write clear, complete, and competitive specifications that ensure agency needs are met efficiently and within guidelines.
Day 2 – RFPs + Negotiation Strategies
Developing and Evaluating RFPs + Leading Negotiations
Design robust RFPs, anticipate contract risks, and lead confident, strategic negotiations that protect agency interests.
Virtual Session – Time Management for Procurement Pros
Tools for juggling timelines, managing priorities, and staying ahead in procurement cycles.
Day 3 – Price/Cost Analysis + Construction
Morning: Evaluate pricing, market conditions, and cost data
Afternoon: Explore construction procurement and alternate delivery methods
Day 4 – Contract & Project Management
Post-award success: contract oversight, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring
Participants will be able to:
Full Program (4 Days): $1,200
Single Day: $325 (available if minimum of 25 registrants is met)
We reserve the right to substitute instructors or modify the program content if necessary, without prior notice. If the event is canceled by the organizers, full refunds will be issued.
