Workshop Description:
This class provides the skills necessary for developing effective specifications for the procurement of goods and services. The importance of developing a well-written specification cannot be understated. Participants will understand the specification writing process and how to incorporate skills learned into future procurements for their entities. Participants will learn by practical application in addition to classroom theory.

Who Should Attend:

• New purchasers who want to understand a basic fundamental skill in government procurement – specification writing.
• Veteran purchasers who want to improve their technical writing skills.
• Anyone involved in planning, managing or contributing to the preparation or review of specifications.

Course/Workshop topics:

• Importance of specifications
• Identify need and define objectives
• Types of specifications
• Brand name/Approved product lists
• Goods vs. services
• Planning and organizing techniques
• Specification structure and format
• Technical writing tips
• Determining minimum requirements
• Writing a Statement of Work
• Payment methods

Benefits of Attendance – participants will:

• Understand technical writing skills necessary for specification development.
• Recognize the different types of specifications and when to use each type.
• Understand the importance of language use in specification writing.
• Learn how to write specifications that can be easily administered and monitored.
• Write a competitive technical specification that is clear, concise, complete, and well-formatted.