HEAPE 501 - Contracting For Public Services

Interested in exploring the idea of contracting for services rather than providing them through a government system? Learn the basics, including the types and kinds of contracts, what rules govern contracting in the public sector, when to contract, and components of an effective contract. Participants will be asked to obtain and evaluate copies of public contracts. Using recent experiences of public contracting for services, participants will assess how well contracts for services met the governmental organization's expectations. Participants may be asked to contact public agencies that contract for services to gain their perspectives.