On November 17, Claude M. Millman joins a panel of procurement professionals, including New York government officials, in a discussion of what New York businesses and non-profits will need to do to navigate the city and state’s procurement systems in a post-COVID world, at City and State’s 2020 Virtual Government Procurement Conference, featuring a keynote speech by New York City’s Chief Procurement Officer.  Registration is free at https://www.cityandstateny.com/events/virtual-government-procurement-conference.

Description: Citing the high costs of doing business in New York City and the devastating impact the COVID-19 impact aspects of procurement are distinct to New York in terms of laws, taxes and MWBE procurement. This panel provides an inside look at the New York procurement process and prepare you to navigate the system in a post-COVID world including strategies effective at addressing potential challenges including the possibility of a second wave, tips to win the bidding process and also explain the complexity of RFPs, plus hear what NY government entities want from potential contractors.

Presenters:

Annie McDonough, Tech Reporter, City & State NY (moderator)
Rachel Miller, Associate Commissioner and Agency Chief Contracting Officer, NYC Administration for Children’s Services
Mersida Ibric, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Office of Citywide Procurement
Kristin Malek, Senior Manager, Supplier Diversity, CDW
Claude M. Millman, Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP

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