Vendor Resource Center
Video: Introduction to Government Contracting
This first session will provide an overview of the opportunities and requirements of government contracting at the federal, state, and local level, with a special focus on how to become a County of Santa Clara (CSC) vendor and obtain tips and tools on how to confidently participate in the procurement process.
Timestamps:
Overview of County of Santa Clara– 6:17 min
What is government contracting and why consider? – 15:40 min
Is your business ready? – 19:30 min
Certifications – 26:44 min
Federal Procurement – 31:59 min
State procurement- 46:15 min
Local contracting and the County of Santa Clara- 58:05 min
Re-cap – 1:10.03 min
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Video: Request for Quote (RFQ) and Invitation to Bid (ITB): This webinar provides an overview of the County of Santa Clara’s Request for Quote (RFQ) and Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement processes. Included are the rules and regulations for both processes, tips for prospective vendors to confidently participate, and a panelist discussion on some of the upcoming opportunities with the County. Timestamps: Increasing your Competitiveness—45:57 min Q&A—55:47 min |
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Video: Request for Proposal (RFP): This webinar provides an overview of the County of Santa Clara’s Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Included is an walkthrough of a RFP to learn early on in the procurement process how to assess your organization’s interest and capacity to participate. Also included are tips to confidently prepare and submit proposals. Timestamps: Requirements - 30:55 min Technical Tips - 48:03 min Increasing your Competitiveness: 52:13 min |
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Video: Periscope eRFP Submission Training This tutorial will guide you through the 3-step submission process for submitting your proposal in the County of Santa Clara's solicitation management system, Periscope. |
RFP Procurement Process Essentials
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Northern California Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Norcal PTAC) is a government funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. Their no-cost services include one-on-one counseling, custom bid matching, training, resources, and networking opportunities. Ninety Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) – with over 300 local offices – form a nationwide network of more than 600 dedicated procurement professionals who work to help local businesses successfully sell their products and services to government agencies. In 2019, the PTAC network served over 54,000 clients and helped them win over $28 billion in government contracts and subcontracts. Norcal PTAC partners with the County of Santa Clara in delivering training webinars. Topics include Introduction to Government Contracting, RFQs and ITBs, and RFPs.
APPLY TO BE A NORCAL PTAC CLIENT!
Visit website at www.norcalptac.org
FREE SERVICES GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ASSISTANCE
ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING
WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS
BID MATCHING
Norcal PTAC will help you craft a capability statement and complete many other tasks necessary to confidently compete for government contracts!
Invoicing & Credit Memo Training:
- Invoicing in Ariba P2P - Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
- Electronics Invoicing for Zero Dollar Line Items - Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
- How to Create an Invoice in Ariba P2P
- How to Cancel an Invoice in Ariba P2P
- How to Check the Status of your Invoice in Ariba P2P
- How to Create and Submit a Credit Memo in Ariba P2P
Order Confirmation & Shipment Notifications Training: