2022 PEPS Conference presentations
TxDOT’s Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) Division held a two-day conference on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2022. The focus of the event was to provide insight and updates on the PEPS procurement processes to the consultant community and TxDOT’s districts and divisions.
The table displays the conference agenda and links to any presentations given during each session.
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| 8 - 9 a.m. | Opening remarks
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| 9 - 10 a.m | Women leaders in PEPS panel discussion Moderator:
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| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. |
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What, when, why, and how to invoice
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Information technology division review process
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Labor hours modeling: Transparency and accountability in contract negotiations
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| noon - 1 p.m. | Keynote address
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| 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
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Understanding and negotiation payment types Martha Juch, PEPS Center of Excellence Mindy Sawyer, PEPS Dallas Service Center |
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Table of deliverables panel discussion Moderator:
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PEPS HUB and DBE updates and FAQs
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Project and contract management lessons learn panel discussion Moderator:
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| 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
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DRIVE update and panel discussion Moderator:
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Work authorization quality control
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TxDOT & ACEC workgroup project updates
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| 8 - 9 a.m. | PS-CAMS updates and tips & tricks
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Contract types and standard contract provisions
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Writing & evaluating proposals panel discussion Moderator:
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| 9:45 - 11:15 a.m | How to pass the screening process
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Supplemental agreements: How to prepare for contract changes
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Labors hours modeling: Transparency and accountability in contract negotiations
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| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Keynote address
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| 12:30 - 1 p.m. | Closing session
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