CIPMM Staying In Touch Newsletter (Sping 2009)

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Slide 1: SPRING 2009 20th Anniversary of the Annual Materiel Management National Workshop MONTREAL, QUEBEC Slide 2: MMI NAME CHANGE WE CHANGED OUR NAME, BUT NOT OUR MISSION! The MMI is now the Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Inc. (CIPMM). As the organization of choice for all information sharing and professional development in public sector purchasing, contracting, inventory/asset, warehousing and supply management, we are excited that our new name emphasizes our expanded focus to reach out to procurement officers and management specialists within the government. The Board and National Office remain committed to delivering the same services and specialized quality training as well as the latest news in this vital industry. Over the coming months additional information about transitioning from the MMI to the CIPMM will be published in the Staying in Touch magazine, via e-mail updates, and web site postings. If you have questions or concerns please contact Sue Ryan at the CIPMM National Office, sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com. Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du materiel www.cipmm-icagm.ca Slide 3: IN THIS ISSUE... FEATURES 20th Anniversary of the Annual Materiel Management National Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Looking Ahead and Celebrating the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 20th Annual Materiel Management National Workshop: Participation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Montreal – An Educational Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Update on the Institute’s Chapters and Morning Briefings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 New Dollars to $ense Energy Efficiency Financing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Strengthening the Confidence of Canadians in Public Procurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community Management Office Working for You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property (PMMRP) Required Training Online Courses . . . . . . . 10 Canadian Forces get new weapon against roadside bombs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Need stuff? Just click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bid-Rigging: Steps to Detection and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A Green Idea You Can Buy Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT The Institute has been running in high mode over the past several weeks. One of the highlights in 2009, while we celebrate our 20th anniversary, will be the formal unveiling of our new name that has now been officially approved by the Board of Directors and Industry Canada. We will be known in future as the Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM). While “procurement” has always been part of our mandate, incorporating procurement in our name will hopefully be more inclusive for the many public servants who are involved in the acquisition of goods, services and construction but who do not readily identify with the materiel management community. We hope to attract a broader interest base to our activities that provide so much useful information and guidance to both the acquisition and asset management officials in government. In late November and early December, the CIPMM held Regional Workshops in Halifax and Vancouver. The format of the one-day training, followed by the two-day Workshops, were met with enthusiasm and well attended in both of the regions. Several captivating presentations were delivered that included a representative from The Office of the Ombudsman, initiatives from PWGSC, the Certification Program, and Comprehensive Land Claims, to name a few. As a result of these Regional Workshops, a new Chapter of the CIPMM was established for British Columbia and efforts are underway to launch a Chapter in the Maritimes. As President, I was privileged to inaugurate the first morning briefing session of the BC Chapter on January 27, 2009. The next day I traveled to Manitoba to attend another morning briefing session. At this session, Martin Desnoyers from the Canadian General Standards Board presented Bruce Mazur, from the Canadian Grain Commission, with his certificate as a Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement, Level 1. A very dedicated and active committee has spent much time on the organization and program content for the 2009 National Workshop being held in Montreal during the week of May 11, 2009. We are moving the National Workshop this year and in 2010 to Montreal because our traditional location at the Ottawa Congress Centre is closed while a newer and bigger facility is being constructed. Moving our primary event from Ottawa to Montreal was decided after much consideration. There were no locations large enough in Ottawa to handle our anticipated attendance. The National Workshop is only one month away and the Program Committee is working very hard to produce an exciting and educational program. Please visit our web site, www.cipmm-icagm.ca to keep informed on the progress of the final program. We hope to see you all in Montreal in May! REGULARS A Word from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CIPMM Awards – Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Meet your CIPMM Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 RSVP: Your Letters and Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du materiel Staying in Touch is published in the Spring and Fall. Forward all correspondence to: CIPMM National Office 1485 Laperriere Avenue Ottawa, ON K1Z 7S8 Tel: 613.725.0980 Fax: 613.729.6206 E-mail: sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com www.cipmm-icagm.ca Designed by hyper-media. hyper-media creates: we’re a head above the rest ... www.hyper-media.ca R.J. (Bob) Kelly President Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management 1 C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A Slide 4: JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATERIEL MANAGEMENT NATIONAL WORKSHOP! Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel May 11 - 15, 2009 The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM) (formerly MMI) is proudly looking forward to celebrating 20 years of success in representing the dynamic collaboration of functional specialists within procurement and materiel management communities within the federal public service. Join us this May in Montreal to reminisce over the last 20 years and look forward to many more National Workshops. MMNW 2009 will provide you with innovative methods and tools that will enhance your awareness and creativity. The Workshop provides an opportunity to learn, exchange information and network with your colleagues and prepare you for the increasing challenges facing our community. This year’s Workshop features three days of an unprecedented number of professional development training courses covering a wide array of topics. An exciting opening keynote discussion with the Honourable John Gomery and Mr. Shahid Minto will kick off the Workshop followed by a full program of presentations on what’s new and innovative in our community. The Workshop also includes a choice of exciting site tours of local facilities and a Tradeshow component, showcasing programs, products and innovations available to assist in your day-to-day operations. In celebration of the support that the Workshop has received over the last two decades, special recognition of past host departments will be incorporated into the program. These departments will also participate in the Tradeshow so be sure to visit their exhibit booths and recognize the leadership that they have demonstrated in the community. Register early to ensure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity and an event 20 years in the making! Go to www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml for Workshop details LOOKING AHEAD AND CELEBRATING THE PAST 2009 MARKS THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATERIEL MANAGEMENT NATIONAL WORKSHOP From its humble beginning in 1989, attracting 160 delegates, to its 500+ participation in the new millennium, the Materiel Management National Workshop (MMNW) strives to provide members of the procurement and materiel management community with timely and comprehensive information in order to assist them in managing their day-to-day responsibilities and serve their clients to the best of their abilities. In celebration of 20 successful years, the National Workshop is moving from the National Capital Region and is being hosted in the historic city of Montreal, Quebec. The National Workshop is taking place at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel. Nestled on the banks of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Montreal offers delegates a glimpse into Canada’s rich French heritage simply by strolling down the cobbled streets of Old Montreal. Visitors can also see the future…the future of fashion that is! Saint Catherine Street is known nationally as one of “the” places to shop. From sunup to sundown, and any time in between, Montreal offers guests and locals alike experiences to build their futures on. Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel 2 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 5: FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATERIEL MANAGEMENT NATIONAL WORKSHOP BEING HELD MAY 11-15, 2009 IN MONTREAL! MARK YOUR CALENDARS How can you participate? 1. Attend as a delegate and take advantage of five days worth of training, breakout sessions, keynote speakers and networking events. Visit our website, www.cipmm-icagm.ca, for registration and program details. 2. Support the Workshop by becoming an event partner. Show your competitors that supporting professional development opportunities is at the top of your priority list! Contact Robin Baldwin, 613.725.0980 or robin.baldwin@thewillowgroup.com, to find out how you can get the best visibility for your partnership. 3. Participate as an exhibitor and have face-to-face time with purchasing decision-makers. Take the time to review the demographic information from the 2008 Materiel Management National Workshop and start planning your sales pitches now! 4. Not sure how you think your organization should get involved? Give us a call and we will provide you with any additional information that you need to ensure proper participation. NETWORK WITH YOUR REGIONAL COUNTERPARTS! 2008 MMNW DELEGATE REGISTRATION BY PROVINCE. SHARE INFORMATION AND LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE! Organizational participation as 2008 delegates, event partners and exhibitors. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ahearn & Soper Inc., Akina, altis Specialized Professional Resources, Aon Corporation, A-R Business Machines Inc., ARI Financial Services, Inc., Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, BMO Financial Group, Canada Border Services Agency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada Revenue Agency, Canada School of Public Service, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Grain Commission, Canadian Heritage, Canadian Institute of Health Research, Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Nuclear Safety CoMMIssion, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Colt Canada, Communications Security Establishment Canada, Correctional Services Canada, Courts Administration Service, CRD Distribution Inc., Defence Construction Canada, Defence Research and Development Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Department of National Defence, EagleSpirit Marketing Inc., Elections Canada, Envirolaser Technologies Ltd., Environment Canada, Federal Judicial Affairs, Finance Canada, Grand & Toy, Health Canada, Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Justice Canada, Library and Archives Canada, Library of Parliament, Lyreco, Mohawk Office Supplies, National Energy Board, National Research Council of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Canada, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Paystation Inc., Perfocus Management Inc., Pitney Bowes Canada, Privy Council Office, Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, Public Service Labour Relations Board, Public Works and Government Services Canada, RFP Solutions, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Sage Data Solutions Inc., SECURIT Information Security, Senate of Canada, Service Canada, Steelcase Canada Ltd., Sterling Marking Products Inc., The Retirement Planning Institute, Totem Offisource Inc., Transport Canada, Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat, Veterans Affairs Canada. C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 3 Slide 6: MONTREAL AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE I am excited to tell you that CIPMM is offering an expanded menu of training options at the 20th Anniversary National Workshop this year in Montreal. We have included additional training after the Workshop. Whether you are fairly new to the field or a seasoned professional, you will find a professional development opportunity designed to help you meet the challenging demands you are confronting on a daily basis. We invite you to ‘mix and match’ to custom build the training experience that’s just right for you. Come and spend the week with us in Montreal, recharge your batteries, sharpen your saw, and make new friends. Our Workshop organizing committee has worked hard to bring you an event that focuses on how to achieve an effective life cycle asset management within the federal public service. Related topics reflect the spirit of working together as a community in providing exceptional value to Canada through our diverse services, initiatives, and our tireless commitment to fulfilling program objectives through efficient, and fiscally-sound materiel management practices that satisfy legislative and broader public issues. This Workshop is designed to help us deliver best value to Canadians by being the best value investment in educating our community. So what are the options you can choose from? 1. You could attend the 20th Anniversary National Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13 to hear from a broad range of speakers on topics designed to keep you “au courant” in your field. Our Keynote discussion is with the Honourable John Gomery, Commissioner of the Sponsorship Enquiry and Mr. Shahid Minto, Procurement Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman. 2. You could sign up for the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml], May 11 in either French or English. Why not combine that with topics of bid rigging, fraud and abuse at the workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13 for three days focused on awareness and prevention. 3. You could choose to attend the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13 then catch the required training course for functional specialists in materiel management on May 11, 14, and 15. This course, “Introduction to Materiel Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] is also listed as a training requirement for certification of MM specialists. It will only be offered in English at this time. 4. Take the Fundamentals 2 course, “Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] in either French or English, May 14 and 15. Combine that with the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13. Go one step further and sign up for the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/ pre-post-training.shtml], May 11 in either French or English. Both of these courses are listed as mandatory for employees pursuing accreditation as either a “Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement” or a “Certified Federal Specialist in Materiel Management”. 4 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 7: 5. If you are a seasoned professional, you could combine the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] with the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/ mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] on May 11 and the “Risk Management in Public Contracting” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/ en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] May 14 and 15. Our presenter for Risk Management in Public Contracting is Bill Davison. He just completed his Masters in Acquisition and Contract Management from Florida Tech where his research focused on the consequence of contract administration problems. Bill Davison will incorporate the results of his research presented to the International Public Procurement Research Conference in Amsterdam last year into his presentation. Bill is the Purchasing Director of Stearns County, Minnesota and the co-author of the NIGP textbook “Contract Administration”. Unfortunately, this course will only be available in English. You can have fun creating your own itinerary by mixing and matching training and presentations to make a combination that will most benefit you. Check out the course outlines by clicking on the hyperlinks provided if you want to know the training objectives and target audience. If you have trouble choosing, give me a call at 613.984.5064 and I’ll do my best to help you. This is the first time we are offering a course that is part of the NIGP’s (National Institute of Governmental Purchasers) new Advanced LEAP Curriculum (Leadership in Education to Advance Procurement). The course covers the basic concepts, theories and processes of public procurement and materiel management that are applicable across all levels of the public sector in Canada, the US, and other countries. We look forward to offering more of their courses in the near future dealing with a range of topics such as Contracting for Public Sector Services, Capital Acquisitions, Warehousing and Inventory Management, and Logistics. The Board of Directors and the Workshop organizing committee look forward to seeing you in Montreal. Come and celebrate 20 years of service to the Federal Procurement and Materiel Management Community with us! Élène Fromanger, CPPO, CPPB Chair, Professional Development C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 5 Slide 8: SUBMIT AN OUTSTANDING COLLEAGUE OR TEAM FOR AN AWARD! The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (formerly the MMI), Awards Program recognizes exemplary contributions by individuals and teams involved in the field of materiel management, procurement and supply chain management. The purpose of these awards is to provide an opportunity to recognize contributions by peers and colleagues and to raise the profile of the procurement and materiel management function. Nominating a colleague or team for one of the Institute’s prestigious awards demonstrates the value, importance and professionalism of the materiel management function. The CIPMM is now accepting Recognition Award nominations for presentation at the Institute’s 2009 National Workshop. The Recognition Award nominees must meet the following criteria for both Individual and Team nominations: • demonstrate exceptional achievement of program objectives; • result in significant financial, human resource, or materiel savings or profit; • serve the public; or, • be innovative. In addition to the Institute’s Recognition Awards, we are also accepting nominations for Environmental Recognition Awards and The Ambrose Churko Citizen Award. These awards are to be presented at the National Workshop as well. To qualify for an Environmental Recognition Award, for both Team and Individual, nominees must: • have exceeded the requirements of all applicable federal, provincial and municipal environmental laws and/or regulations now in effect; • have initiated innovative actions or practices to reduce environmental impact in a measurable way; • have contributed to general environmental awareness inside and/or outside of his/her organization; and, • have demonstrated cost-effectiveness in implementing sound environmental practices. The individual to be recognized for The Ambrose Churko Citizen Award will be someone from the procurement and materiel management community within the federal government who has also dedicated significant time and energy to the residential community, fostering a strong, vibrant environment in which to live. The candidate’s activities must: • indicate knowledge in one or more procurement or materiel management function; • demonstrate significant fundraising activities for a charitable cause or devotion to the community in a particular way; and, • result in a specific outcome that benefits an individual, a small group of people or the community as a whole. Visit our website, www.cipmm-icagm.ca, for more information on the award categories and criteria, as well as submission requirements and past winners. Submissions have already started to come in, so please send yours today! Deadline for 2009 submissions is April 27. THE 2008 WINNERS RECOGNITION AWARD – TEAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Team Members: Colleen Post Micheline Brunette ABORIGINAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PROCUREMENT DEVELOPMENT CRTC’S DO NOT CALL LIST RFP Team Members: Nancy Webster Cole Bob Noakes Team Members: Patricia Thompson, Dennis Brunner, Carole St-Jean Veronica Nazareth, Allen Frost, Sylvie Moquin David Snowdon, Micheline Brunette, Mary McKay, Bill Gale, Linda Scott 6 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 9: UPDATE ON THE INSTITUTE’S CHAPTERS AND MORNING BRIEFINGS Two new Chapters have been introduced in 2009! The Ontario Chapter and the British Columbia (BC) Chapter have formed and already held their first successful Morning Briefing. Announcements on upcoming Morning Briefings are sent via email with schedule and presentation details. If you wish to be added to the CIPMM distribution list, please contact Sue Ryan at sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com and check our website, www.cipmm-icagm.ca regularly for updates on our Professional Development and Training opportunities. THE ON CHAPTER The Ontario Chapter held its first Morning Briefing on February 4, 2009 with the Procurement Ombudsman presenting “Strengthening the Confidence of Canadians in Public Procurement”. Mr. Shahid Minto has made great efforts and has had much success in exposing his new role and informing each Region across Canada on his role. The ON Chapter will hold quarterly Morning Briefings in 2009 with each session discussing current topics relating to the procurement industry that will prove valuable in your career development. THE BC CHAPTER After receiving a call letter for Chapters to expand regionally, Zena Kwan, Manager, Regional Procurement and Contracting at Health Canada in BC decided that it was the perfect opportunity to bring together different sectors in the procurement and materiel management world, open up the communication flow and benefit the entire community. The first BC Chapter Morning Briefing was held January 27, 2009. The turnout was excellent despite the snowfall in beautiful BC. There were participants from the private sector as well as representation from 14 government departments. Bob Kelly, CIPMM President, was the guest speaker who officially opened the session with an overview of the Institute and discussed the current contracting activities within the industry. Future presentations will include updates from PWGSC (2010 Olympics, Crown Assets) and other topics of interest for the procurement and materiel management community. The feedback was very positive and we are all looking forward to the next BC Chapter Morning Briefing in April 2009! C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 7 Slide 10: UPDATE ON THE INSTITUTE’S CHAPTERS AND MORNING BRIEFINGS ...CONTINUED THE MB CHAPTER The Manitoba Chapter has been busy as well! On September 30, 2008 the MB Chapter held a Morning Briefing with Mr. Shahid Minto, Procurement Ombudsman on “Strengthening the Confidence of Canadians in Public Procurement.” You can read more about that session on the next page. The first 2009 MB Chapter Morning Briefing was held on January 28 with President Bob Kelly speaking on the Institute and contracting. THE NCR CHAPTER The NCR Chapter has planned quarterly Morning Briefings for 2009. The first session was held January 14 on “The Merit of Task Based IT Professional Services”. Sylvain Cardinal, Senior Director of Informatics and Telecommunications Systems at PWGSC began the session, followed by Vincent Robitaille and Melissa Thompson, both from the Public Health Agency of Canada. They shared their experiences on using PWGSC’s newest methods of supply – TBIPS and SBIPS. To download the presentations, please visit: www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/chapters/ncr/ 2009_morning_briefings/index.shtml. The next three Morning Briefings to be presented in 2009 for the NCR Chapter are: 1. April 14 – “The New Temporary Help Service” – What are the differences between the old and the new THS process? 2. June 10 – “Court of Indiscretion: Fairness and Equity in a World without Empire Penguins” This play was presented at MMNW 2008 and created a great buzz. This session is anticipated to be very popular! 3. October – “CLCA reporting”. Martin Desnoyers, Manager, Canadian General Standards Board presenting Bruce Mazur with his certificate as a Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement – Level I. The MB Chapter plans to hold sessions in April, September and November 2009. Stay tuned and visit www.mmi-igm.ca/en/chapters/manitoba/ 2009_morning_briefings/index.shtml. for more information. If anyone is interested in being a part of the planning committee, please contact Elaine Ford at 204.983.4522. Interested in getting involved? Put your province on the CIPMM map! The CIPMM is always ready to welcome provincial representatives to bridge the gap between members of the procurement and materiel management community in the regions and the National Office in Ottawa. Chapter Chairs will be a regional source of information and expertise, feeding information on local activities, training opportunities and new initiatives to the National Office for disbursement to the rest of the country. Chapters will also be a National news generator by playing host to local events and training sessions. By coordinating local Morning Briefings, Chapters can offer information and training sessions to members of the community who may not have the liberty of traveling to the National or Regional Workshops. For further details or to submit a notice of interest, please contact Sue Ryan at the National Office at 613.725.0980, or via email at: sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com. 8 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 11: NEW DOLLARS TO $ENSE ENERGY EFFICIENCY FINANCING WORKSHOP A lack of financing is often the reason great energy efficiency ideas die on the drawing board. Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is aware of the hurdles engineers and energy managers face in securing funding for their energy efficiency projects. Consequently, through the ecoENERGY initiative, it has developed a new Dollars to $ense workshop that will build skills in financing energy efficiency projects. • The Energy Efficiency Financing workshop focuses on how the decision-making process about capital works in an organization, and what is required to make an energy efficiency business case effective. Participants analyze the energy savings and cash flow of sample projects funded by internal capital and through energy performance contracts. They use a variety of learning techniques such as break-out groups, individual exercises and classroom discussions. Two series of workshops are offered, one tailored to the private sector, the other to the public sector. In addition to the new financing workshop, the OEE continues to offer its three other Dollars to $ense workshops, which provide participants with the latest information about energy management practices. • Energy Master Plan provides tools and techniques to participants to help them build an energy management team, capture immediate savings opportunities, build an effective business case for energy efficiency projects and motivate employee involvement. • Spot the Energy Savings Opportunities helps companies identify ways to save energy and reduce costs. The workshop explains energy basics and points participants toward immediate savings by highlighting opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of their equipment and systems. • Energy Monitoring is based on the principle that you can manage only what you can measure. This workshop demonstrates how to use energy monitoring and tracking systems to improve energy management and lower energy costs. • Customized workshops are geared to meet the specific needs of a sector by combining one of the “Dollars to $ense” workshops with invaluable information on implementing energy efficiency projects. Since the introduction of Dollars to $ense in 1997, more than 14,000 participants from across Canada have used the workshop series to get results. These participants have returned to the workplace with new ideas that have lowered operating costs, improved competitiveness, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and saved their organisations millions of dollars in total energy expenditures. The 2008-2009 schedule of workshops is available at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/workshops. STRENGTHENING THE CONFIDENCE OF CANADIANS IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT In September 2007, Mr. Shahid Minto was appointed as Procurement Ombudsman Designate – he is now officially appointed as the government’s first Procurement Ombudsman. Mr. Minto is a chartered accountant with a master’s degree in political science and a professional degree in law. He is a highly experienced senior financial and program public sector executive who has specialized in examining and adding value to Canada's public policy and public administration by making fair and balanced recommendations arising from financial, regulatory and compliance reviews. The Federal Accountability Act received royal assent on December 12, 2006. Through this Act, the Government of Canada has brought forward specific measures to help strengthen accountability and increase transparency. The Federal Accountability Act provides for the appointment of a Procurement Ombudsman who operates at arm’s length from government departments to promote fairness, openness and transparency in federal procurement processes by reviewing procurement practices and responding to complaints from Canadians suppliers. The Procurement Ombudsman also provides an alternative dispute resolution process, if both parties agree to participate, as well as performs any other duties or functions respecting the practices of departments for acquiring materiel and services that may be assigned to him by order of the Governor in Council or the Minister. C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 9 Slide 12: THE PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE WORKING FOR YOU! To support the implementation of the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, the mandate of the former Professional Development and Certification Program Management Office of the Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat (TBS), was expanded. The new mandate is to provide strategic direction and central leadership for the collaborative development and implementation of strategies, programs and initiatives to support capacity building, community development and the professional recognition of the federal government PMMRP Community. To deliver on this mandate, we brought in employees with special expertise in these new areas to work in the Community Management Office (CMO). The employees and their area of responsibility are: • Colleen Post, Senior Director; • Susan Bridges, Senior Advisor, PMMRP Community Development; • Micheline Brunette, Manager, Capacity Building; • Elène Fromanger, Senior Advisor, PMM Community; • Noreen Leblanc, Senior Project Officer, Capacity Building; • Rosa Paliotti, Senior Advisor, RP Community; and, • Mélanie Tremblay, Junior Project Officer. This year we have been working with PMMRP Community members on the following initiatives which also support the priorities of the Clerk of the Privy Council for Public Service Renewal. CAPACITY BUILDING As part of its new mandate, the PMMRP CMO is undertaking a capacity building exercise in order to develop a five-year Capacity Building Strategy. This Strategy will help to ensure a healthy, sustained and collectively managed PMMRP community with the capacity to deliver relevant, quality services now and in the future. As part of this exercise, a series of discussion groups and individual interviews took place during the past eight months. The information gathered will form part of a comprehensive diagnostic to understand the nature and extent of the issues confronting the community; identify the capacity gaps; and suggest solutions. The PMMRP CMO will then consolidate the final results to share with community members. Stay tuned! Should you wish more information on the interviews and discussion groups, please contact Noreen.Leblanc@tbs-sct.gc.ca or Rosa.Paliotti@tbs-sct.gc.ca. PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY (PMMRP) REQUIRED TRAINING ONLINE COURSES Did you know that you have to click on the ‘Complete this activity button’ to get a certificate for online required training courses? Doing this not only provides you with proof of completion but also transfers the course into your learning history on Campusdirect and registers it as completed on the Required Learning Portal which provides reports to your department. If you want to keep a link to the course for reference purposes you will have to go back to the Campusdirect site (www.ccmd-ccg.gc.ca/cdirect/ index-eng.asp), re-select the course, put it into your shopping cart and add it to your list of Learning Activities. This way it will be available to you on the Campusdirect site under ‘My Learning Activities’. If you have any problems, contact the CSPS Client Contact Centre at: Email: questions@campusdirect.gc.ca Telephone (Toll free): 1.866.703.9598 Telephone (NCR): 819.953.5400 Note: PMMRP Required Training courses online include Fundamentals 1: Overview of Materiel Management (C233E) Overview of Real Property Management (C234E) Overview of Procurement (C235E) 10 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 13: THE PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE WORKING FOR YOU! ...CONTINUED RECRUITMENT AND BRANDING From April to July 2008 the PMMRP CMO, working in collaboration with several departments, completed a national collective, post-secondary recruitment campaign for PG-01s resulting in a pool of 103 qualified candidates. The candidates are located in various regions and have been security cleared and partially assessed for the SLE. The pool will be valid until July 31, 2009. Please contact Micheline.Brunette@tbs-sct.gc.ca if you are interested in hiring from this pool. The CMO also participated in the Pilot University Career/Job Fairs led by the Canada Public Service Agency in Halifax, Victoria and Sherbrooke to help promote the purchasing careers in the Federal Government. Classroom Courses Three existing classroom courses have been identified to be updated this fiscal year: • Introduction to Real Property Management (M721) • Introduction to Materiel Management (M704) • Disposal of Surplus Moveable Crown Assets and Investment Recovery (M715) If you have questions or wish to participate in the development and/or update of courses, you may contact susan.bridges@tbs-sct.gc.ca. REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Real Property (RP) competencies, training and learning needs are being revisited through a survey conducted by the Real Property Institute of Canada (RPIC) in collaboration with the CMO. In addition, a Competency Profile Working Group has been established to finalize the functional competencies for RP which will then be added to the Standard for Competencies of the Federal Government Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community (CGSB-192.1-2005). Please contact Rosa.Paliotti@tbs-sct.gc.ca for additional information. THE PMM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM To date a total of 550 employees have enrolled in the Certification Program and the first four have received their Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement, CFSP – Level I designation. To enrol in the program, you will find all the necessary information on the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) website at www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb/. A new case study is being developed in consultation with the Personnel Psychology Centre, Public Service Commission to assess candidates for Procurement Certification – Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement (CFSP) Level 2. Currently it is being reviewed with the assistance of several experienced procurement people to provide input to the case study design. This will be followed by a pilot with a group of candidates from across the country to evaluate the effectiveness of the assessment tool. We will be working with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to form a new working group to review the requirements of the certification maintenance program, the lists of mandatory and optional courses for each certification level, and course equivalencies. These are some of the issues that have been identified during the capacity building interviews and focus groups. Whether you are in the regions or the national capital region, work in a large or small operation we want to make sure that this program meets your needs. If you are interested in contributing to this endeavour contact Elene.Fromanger@tbs-sct.gc.ca. Please get in touch with Colleen.Post@tbs-sct.gc.ca or contact Mélanie.Tremblay@tbs-sct.gc.ca if you would like additional information about the PMMRP CMO. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Online Courses Three new online courses are being developed as part of the Professional Development and Certification Program Curriculum. They include: • Commodity Management: Level I Certification • Fleet Management: Level I Certification • Intellectual Property: Level II Certification Three Continuous Learning Working Groups (CLWGs) have been formed to help develop, review and approve these courses which will be offered through Campusdirect early in the new fiscal year. C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 11 Slide 14: CANADIAN FORCES GET NEW WEAPON AGAINST ROADSIDE BOMBS Canadian soldiers deployed in Afghanistan recently received some help with the acquisition of new Husky route clearance vehicles. Responding to an urgent requirement from the Department of National Defence (DND), PWGSC's Washington Office purchased the vehicles, which are now deployed in theatre. “Through the efforts of the PWGSC/DND team, we were able to convince the U.S. Government of the urgency to acquire these vehicles for our troops overseas,” says Guy Brunet, Procurement Manager, Washington Region. “The quicker these vehicles could be sent to theatre, the faster they could save lives.” These vehicles bring some much-needed protection to soldiers doing a job that used to be done by a single person walking the roads with hand-held equipment. The Huskies are a great benefit to the operations in Afghanistan, offering increased safety from roadside explosives, which have taken a terrible toll on Canadian Forces personnel. They were purchased through a Foreign Military Sale, which allows eligible foreign governments and international agencies to purchase defence-related articles and services from the U.S. Government. PWGSC worked closely with the DND Project Office, the U.S. Army Country Case Manager for Canada's requirement, and the U.S. Government Project Office for the Husky vehicles. “We had to interact with a variety of U.S. Government authorities to ensure that Canada's requirements are executed on a priority basis, especially when it deals with the safety of our troops,” said Mr. Brunet. “All were aware of the urgency of this procurement and worked together to get the agreement in place for early delivery.” Canadian Forces working to stabilize the Afghan region of Kandahar face a multitude of threats, including land mines and improvised explosive devices. The Husky is designed with a one-person cockpit that provides maximum protection for the driver. The South African-built vehicle uses a combination of technologies for route clearance. If it spots anything suspicious, it drops a puddle of ink so the spot can be further investigated. “The PWGSC office in Washington is proud to be part of this important DND initiative to provide our soldiers with the best equipment possible in the fastest possible time,” says Mr. Brunet. Photo: CdnForces All were aware of the urgency of this procurement and worked together to get the agreement in place for early delivery. 12 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 15: NEED STUFF? JUST CLICK… When it comes to selling government surplus, eBay-style sales are around the corner Tim Eamon wanders around an Ottawa warehouse packed with items that logically shouldn’t be in the same room. There’s office furniture, an electric sander, bicycles, jewelry, watches and a set of hockey cards. Something in the corner catches his eye. He picks up a bass guitar, plays a few notes and inspects the neck of the instrument. He then walks over to a table and fills out a form listing how much he would be willing to pay for the guitar before dropping it into a locked bidding box. Welcome to a Government of Canada auction. Run by Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Crown Assets Distribution (CAD), the scene is repeated every month in locations across the country. Surplus goods from federal departments and agencies are put up for sale – either individually or in lots – to anyone who’s interested. Many assets seized at the border and proceeds of crime seized by the RCMP are also sold. The way these public sales are held will soon change as CAD makes them more accessible to the public. Its inspiration? On-line auction giant eBay. “The goal is to eventually have on-line, real-time auctions, just like eBay,” says Robb Flemming, Director of CAD. Today, potential buyers have to make a trip to one of four locations across Canada to make a bid for most items. The sales currently operate on a closed bid system. Participants write down and submit their bids without knowing how much other bidders have offered. The highest bidder gets the item. “I like the auctions here,” says Mr. Eamon, “but I prefer eBay because you can see how much other people are bidding.” Right now, the CAD web site has photos and descriptions of only some of the items for sale. Later in the year, CAD plans to expand its on-line catalogue to include all items, and start electronic tendering. Down the road, the plan is to make sales open so that participants can bid repeatedly on-line and see the current high bid amount for a specific lot. “On-line auctions will expand our customer base beyond just those who can visit our warehouse locations. It will really be accessible to anyone with access to a computer,” says Mr. Flemming. “On-line bidding means more customers, which means greater sales proceeds for our client departments.” CAD has already seen the difference that on-line auctions can make. The British Columbia government, which partners with CAD to sell off surplus Crown assets in the Pacific Region, introduced real time on-line bidding a few years ago and revenues have doubled. While the bidding box will become a thing of the past, customers will still have the opportunity to come to the warehouses and look at the items for sale. Instead of a box, they’ll be directed to a computer to place their bid. For more information about Crown Assets Distribution, visit: crownassets.pwgsc.gc.ca. First choice for government departments and agencies Once on-line auctions are fully functional, CAD will give other government departments first priority to view and express interest on items through a password-protected page. This will encourage the re-use of surplus assets within government. After a few days, anything unsold will move to pages that the public can browse. C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 13 Slide 16: BID-RIGGING: STEPS TO DETECTION AND PREVENTION BY COMPETITION BUREAU CANADA, PACIFIC REGION Competitive tendering processes are integral to efficient procurement and materiel management. However, some suppliers can thwart competitive tendering by secretly agreeing to rig their bids. “Bid-rigging,” a criminal offence under the federal Competition Act (section 47), can have serious economic consequences, including higher costs for products and reduced service offerings. Those convicted face possible imprisonment for up to five years and fines at the discretion of the courts. How to Detect Bid-Rigging Bid-rigging participants may go to great lengths to keep their schemes secret. It is important to be aware of the types of industries that are particularly susceptible to bid-rigging. There also are a number of tell-tale signs that bid-rigging may exist. Industries with the following features may be more susceptible to bid-rigging: • homogeneous or non-complex products or services; • few technological changes; What is Bid-Rigging? Bid-rigging is an agreement where, in response to a call for request for bids or tenders, one or more bidders agree not to submit a bid, or two or more bidders agree to submit a prearranged bid, and the agreement is not made known to the person making the request. • few or no close substitutes; • small number of suppliers or customers; • a supplier base with few new entrants; or Common Forms of Bid-Rigging Bid-rigging schemes may take several of the following common forms and more than one of these techniques may be used: Cover bidding – an agreement to submit higher prices, or to submit bids containing special terms that would ensure that the bidder is not selected, to ensure the prearranged supplier wins. Bid suppression – agreement among potential bidders either not to bid or to withdraw their bids to ensure that another supplier wins. Bid rotation – a systematic method in which suppliers take turns being the lowest bidder. Market allocation – carving up the market by customers or geographic areas. • an active trade association. There are also a number of behavioural warning signs to watch for, including when: • suppliers fail to bid when they would normally do so; • large differences exist between the price of the winning bid and the other bids; • bidders use the same terminology when explaining price increases; • bid prices drop when a new or infrequent bidder enters the market; • a successful bidder subcontracts the work to the unsuccessful bidders; or • only one bidder contacts the wholesalers for pricing information prior to bid submission. Additional tell-tale signs are outlined in an online bid-rigging presentation available on the Competition Bureau’s website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca. 14 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 17: BID-RIGGING: STEPS TO DETECTION AND PREVENTION Prevention is Key Members of the procurement and materiel management community can play a major role in the prevention of bid-rigging. One of the most important preventative steps is to encourage as many potential bidders as possible to submit bids. Another effective way to protect yourself against bid-rigging is to require bidders to disclose all communications with competitors regarding the tender call. The Competition Bureau developed a Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (“CIBD”) specifically for this purpose. The CIBD is available on our website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca by clicking on “Investigating Cartels” and selecting the “Bid-Rigging” section. Other actions that can prevent or detect bid-rigging include: avoiding obligatory bids, requiring that bidders disclose potential subcontractors and their pricing, and avoiding the splitting of contracts between suppliers with identical bids. If you suspect bid-rigging, you should: • keep a record of all events and communications related to the call for tenders; • retain all related documents; • refrain from discussing your suspicions with any industry participant; • decide whether to process the tender; and, • contact the Competition Bureau as soon as possible. ...CONTINUED ecoENERGY RETROFIT INCENTIVE FOR BUILDINGS Energy efficiency is a wise investment that pays for itself over time. Your organization can lower utility bills and help improve the environment while creating a more comfortable space for your occupants. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers the ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Buildings to help you increase your return on investment and reduce the payback period of your energy efficiency project. Commercial and institutional buildings up to 20,000 square metres (215, 279 square feet) are eligible. The program encourages the implementation of multiple retrofit measures and will consider most proven technologies. The incentive is based on the lowest of the following three amounts: $10 per gigajoule (277.8 kilowatt hours) of estimated annual energy savings; 25 percent of eligible project costs; or $50,000 per project ($250,000 per organization). The estimated payback of your investment needs to be at least one year after taking into account incentives from all sources. After you arrange a pre-project energy audit, submit your application forms. The average approval period is six to eight weeks, and after you receive written approval from NRCan, you can then start the project and incur eligible costs. You have 12 months to complete your project (18 months in the northern territories), and NRCan pays the eligible amount after completion of the project and verification of the work. If you are planning to install solar air and water heating systems for your building, NRCan also offers up to $80,000 through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program. The ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses program complements these incentives with technical publications, training, software and other on-line tools. This program includes a free service to help you validate the level of energy efficiency in the design of new buildings, building additions and major renovations. Visit ecoaction.gc.ca/buildings for general information or ecoaction.gc.ca/retrofit to access the ecoENERGY Retrofit application guide and forms, information about the industrial component of the program and links to complementary incentives. To receive program updates, subscribe to the monthly Heads Up Energy Efficiency newsletter at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/headsup. If you have questions after you have read the materials, contact the Office of Energy Efficiency at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/buildings/contact, by e-mail at info.services@nrcan.gc.ca or toll free at 1.877.360.5500. Writers and editors: To arrange a quote from a Government of Canada official, please contact media@nrcan.gc.ca. What Does the Competition Bureau Do? The Competition Bureau protects and promotes competitive markets and enables informed consumer choice. As part of its responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Competition Bureau investigates alleged anti-competitive conduct, including bid-rigging. Investigations are conducted in confidence and may include contacting complainants and industry participants, using search warrants, and requiring production of written and oral information. Where appropriate, the Competition Bureau refers evidence and recommends prosecution to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. In Summary Bid-rigging is a criminal offence that can cause significant economic harm. Members of the procurement and materiel management community can help to build efficient and competitive organizations by adopting preventative measures and reporting suspicious behaviour to the Competition Bureau. Together, we can help ensure that we all benefit from a properly functioning competitive marketplace. For additional information about the Competition Bureau or to contact us, please visit our website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca or call our Information Centre at 1.800.348.5358. C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 15 Slide 18: INTO Green procurement helps the government lessen the impact on environment A GREEN IDEA YOU CAN BUY Of the $21 billion worth of goods and services purchased every year by the Government of Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada procures on average $13 billion on behalf of other departments and agencies. Because of its expertise in procurement and development of standing offers for commonly purchased items, the Department is in an ideal position to help all departments and agencies with purchasing practices that lessen the impact on the environment. In 2006, Treasury Board Secretariat approved a policy on green procurement. The policy, which was developed by PWGSC’s Office of Greening Government Operations (OGGO), Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada, requires that the environmental impacts and relevant costs of the planning, acquisition, use, operation, maintenance and disposal of goods and services are appropriately considered. For example, when buying office furniture, purchasing officers consider environmental factors such as: • Recycled content in fabrics, metals and plastics • Length of warranty of item • Low chemical emissions (off-gassing) • Minimal packaging • Supplier commitment to environmental performance There are currently 25 categories of mandatory standing offers with environmental criteria developed for goods and services that represent a large portion of government spending; these include commodities such as printers and print services, fuels and lubricants, IT hardware, furniture, office supplies and vehicles. The Policy on Green Procurement also gives government departments the flexibility to set their targets based on their own needs and buying patterns. For more information on the policy and the Office of Greening Government Operations, visit: www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/ index-eng.html. 16 S TAY I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 9 Slide 19: Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du materiel CIPMM National Office 1485 Laperriere Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7S8 Tel: 613.725.0980 \| Fax: 613.729.6206 sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com www.cipmm-icagm.ca CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 14, 2009 National Capital Region Chapter Morning Briefing Location: RCAF Officer’s Mess, Ottawa, ON MEET THE CIPMM PRESIDENT R. J. Bob Kelly RFP Solutions VICE PRESIDENT Gabriel Cormier Department of National Defence PAST PRESIDENT Jacques LaBonté Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade TREASURER Normand Beaudin The Senate of Canada CHAIR OF MEMBER SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS Elaine Ford Service Canada CHAIR OF OUTREACH Vacant BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Barbara Brackett Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat Patti Darling Public Works and Government Services Canada Gary Jeddrie Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Corporate Materiel Management Division Larry Lashkevich Department of National Defence Geoff Mace Algonquin College Lynn Morris Public Works and Government Services Canada Professional Development Division Kerry Sisk Public Works and Government Services Canada Professional Development Division David Swift RFP Solutions April 21, 2009 BC Chapter Morning Briefing Location: SFU Harbour Center, Vancouver, BC May 11-15, 2009 20th Annual Materiel Management National Workshop Location: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal, QC June 8-9, 2009 Real Property Institute of Canada Regional Workshop Location: Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS June 10, 2009 National Capital Region Chapter Morning Briefing Location: Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa October 2009 National Capital Region Chapter Morning Briefing Location: RCAF Officer’s Mess, Ottawa, ON CHAIR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Elène Fromanger Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat CORPORATE SECRETARY Sue Ryan The Willow Group EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kathy Jones The Willow Group November/December 2009 Eastern and Western Regional Workshops May 10-14, 2010 21st Annual Materiel Management National Workshop Location: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal QC May 10-13, 2010 Real Property Institute of Canada Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop Location: Montreal, QC Your Letters and Feedback Welcome to the section of CIPMMI’s Staying in Touch Magazine where our readers have their say. Send us your ideas, perspectives RSVP or complaints. All submissions can be e-mailed to Sue Ryan at sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com. Please visit: www.cipmm-icagm.ca, or www.rpic-ibic.ca for more information on the above events. C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 17 Slide 20: MMNW 2009 2 0 T H M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T N AT I O N A L W O R K S H O P BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT May 11 – 15, 2009 Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal, Quebec Name: Title: Department: Mailing Address: REGISTRATION FEES Workshop registration fees include refreshments, lunches, May 11 Welcome Reception and 20th Anniversary Celebration, and the May 12 Gala Evening. Pre- and/or Post-Workshop Training Session fees include refreshments, lunches and the May 11 Welcome Reception and 20th Anniversary Celebration. Those wishing to attend the May 12 Gala Evening must purchase a ticket. EARLY BIRD Registration & payment on or before April 10, 2009 REGULAR Registration & payment after April 10, 2009 City: Province: Tel.: ( Fax: ( E-mail: Language of Preference: ) ) Postal Code: 20th Materiel Management National Workshop – May 12 & 13, 2009 1 day Pre-Workshop Training Session – May 11, 2009 2 day Post-Workshop Training Session – May 14 & 15, 2009 ❏ $725.00 ❏ $535.00 ❏ $775.00 ❏ $1075.00 ❏ $1200.00 ❏ $1450.00 ❏ $1750.00 ❏ $1925.00 ❏ $825.00 ❏ $585.00 ❏ $875.00 ❏ $1175.00 ❏ $1300.00 ❏ $1550.00 ❏ $1850.00 ❏ $2025.00 ❏ English ❏ French 3 day Pre- and Post-Workshop Training Session – May 11, 14 & 15, 2009 Combined 1 day Pre-Workshop Training and 20th Annual Workshop Combined 2 day Post-Workshop Training and 20th Annual Workshop Combined 3 day Pre- and Post-Workshop Training and 20th Annual Workshop Combined 1 day Pre-Workshop Training, 2 day Post-Workshop Training and 20th Annual Workshop Special requirements (accessibility, dietary): METHOD OF PAYMENT ❏ Invoice Me ❏ Cheque enclosed made payable to the MMI c/o The Willow Group Charge my Card Number Cardholder Name Signature [GST #R134363936] ❏ American Express ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA Expiry Date PRE- AND POST-WORKSHOP TRAINING SELECTION Please indicate which Workshop Training Session(s) you will be attending: MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 (1 DAY COURSE): ❏ Contract Management [M720] (English) ❏ Contract Management [M720] (French) MONDAY, MAY 11, THURSDAY, MAY 14 & FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009 (3 DAY COURSE): ❏ Introduction to Materiel Management [M704] (English) THURSDAY, MAY 14 & FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009 (2 DAY COURSE): ❏ Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property [M714] (English) ❏ Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property [M714] (French) ❏ Risk Management in Public Contracting (English) Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be given for requests received in writing postmarked no later than April 10, 2009, less an administration fee of $75.00. After that date, we regret no refunds will be issued; however, we will accept substitute delegates. ACCOMMODATION: Blocks of rooms have been reserved at a special Workshop rate at the following hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Hotel: $165 per night until April 17, 2009 1.800.325.3535 By staying at the Workshop hotel, you are contributing to the financial health of the Materiel Management Institute of Canada. We appreciate your support! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER BY MAIL OR FAX... Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du materiel SITE TOURS Please indicate your attendance. ❏ Cirque ❏ The Sheraton Centre Montreal FULL du Soleil ❏ 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot ❏ Biosphère, Environment Museum PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ATTENDANCE Seating is limited for the Gala Evening and will be granted on a first come – first served basis. (formerly known as the Materiel Management Institute of Canada) c/o The Willow Group 1485 Laperriere Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7S8 Tel: 613.725.0980 • Fax: 613.729.6206 E-mail: katarina.marojevic@thewillowgroup.com ❏ Yes, I will attend the May 11 Welcome Reception and 20th Anniversary Celebration in the Trade Show. (Included in your registration.) ❏ No, I will not attend the May 11 Welcome Reception and 20th Anniversary Celebration in the Trade Show. Register On-line at: www.mmi-igm.ca ❏ Yes, I will attend the May 12 Gala Evening. (Included in your registration.) ❏ I wish to purchase _______ extra ticket(s) for the Gala Evening @ $65.00 each. ❏ No, I will not attend the May 12 Gala Evening.