2020 Agency Purchasing Conference
August 25-28, 2020
The Resort at Glade Springs
Daniels, WV

As planning and preparation begins for the 2020 Agency Purchasing Conference, the Purchasing Division is pleased to announce The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, WV, as the location for this year’s conference.  Any individual who procures under the West Virginia Purchasing Division’s authority (West Virginia Code §5A-3) is eligible to attend.  However, preference will be given to those individuals designated as a primary or backup procurement officer for their agency.

Additionally, with limited lodging rooms and meeting space available, registration will be closely monitored.  Please check back at a later date for the registration and reservation kickoff dates.

Conference Features

This year’s agenda features:

• Six concurrent workshops, for a total of 11 hours of training possible per attendee over a three-day period;

• The return of high-demand workshops, including the following: State Ethics and Open Governmental Meetings Act, Insurance Requirements, Managing Your Vendor, Payment Process, Office of Technology Requirements, Secretary of State Requirements, and a Boards and Commissions workshop focused on requirements geared to those agencies;

• Two new workshops: one on what to do once your agency has awarded an open-ended contract and needs to place an order (i.e. Contract Release Orders) and another on wvOASIS tips and tricks;

• A beginner’s track with six workshops perfect for individuals new to the state purchasing process or those who simply need a refresher but are not sure what classes to take;

• An advanced track, open to all primary and backup designated procurement officers.  The advanced track will highlight trends in procurement, legislative updates, and procurement roundtable discussions;

• A welcome reception along with group meals and plenty of opportunities for networking; and

• Special recognition of those with stellar performances in the public purchasing field, including the 2020 “Procurement Officer of the Year” award, the “Excellence in Specification Writing” award, and recognition of those who have obtained the basic and advanced certifications in the last year.

Award Nominations

The Purchasing Division is pleased to continue its tradition of honoring its agency partners with the "Procurement Officer of the Year" award, as well as the "Excellence in Specification Writing" award. Click here for the results or for more information on submitting nominations for these two awards.