"When Low isn’t Good Enough: How and When to Reject the Lowest Bidder   

An interactive discussion, requiring audience participation as to when and why some bids are not awarded to the apparent low bidder.
Several samples shall be provided– some easily determined outcomes; and some not so easy.
Some things just don’t appear to be what they really are.

Kathy Rainey, Manager, Purchasing and Contracts, City of Las Vegas
Kathy has been with the City of Las Vegas since March 2002 and is responsible for managing the Purchasing and Contracts Division in support of procurement of goods, services and construction for the city’s 14 departments.  Prior to joining the City, Kathy worked in the private sector for over 15 years in materials management, supply chain management and supplier quality.  Kathy has a B.S. in Management from LaVerne University in Southern California and a MBA from the University of California, Irvine.  She is currently the Vice Chairman of the Nevada Public Purchasing Study Commission and Vice Chairman of the Regional Business Development Advisory Council.

*1 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) will be given to attendees

Time: 7:00 am -  8:30 am

Location:   Omelet House, 2160 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89102 (1 block west of UMC)

Cost:     $12 Members
             $17 Guests