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Guam lawmakers spar over expanding procurement training to University of Guam; critics warn of curriculum fragmentation
Summary
The committee heard two bills to expand procurement training: Bill 301-38 would add the University of Guam as an authorized provider alongside Guam Community College; Bill 300-38 would overhaul training requirements and require articulation agreements. Supporters cited capacity gaps; critics warned that permitting UOG to run a separate program without a required coordination agreement risks inconsistent curricula and procurement protests.
The Committee on Finance and Government Operations on April 17 heard competing and complementary proposals to expand procurement training for government employees, bills intended to reduce procurement delays and protests by increasing certified staff.
Bill outlines and proponents
Senator Christopher M. Duenius introduced Bill 301-38 to allow the University of Guam (UOG) to serve alongside Guam Community College (GCC) as an approved provider of the government’s procurement training and certification program. He said the change is intended to "expand access" and relieve bottlenecks where demand for modules has outpaced capacity.
Dr. Ricky Hernandez, UOG’s vice president for administration and finance, testified that the university "is in full support of bill 301-38" and…
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