Annual Opportunity Sizing - State Procurement - State of Ohio

E. FEES AND REFUND POLICY
The following UPPCC certification fees are bundled,
representing the total cost of the certification; application
fee, examination fee, administrative fees, etc. These fees
are to be made payable to the UPPCC at the time of
application. The certification fee does not cover cost of
textbooks or any re-testing fees that may be required.
The certification fee is non-refundable regardless of the
outcome of the application and whether or not the candidate
ultimately takes the certification examination.
Members 1
Non-Members
CPPO
$450
$650
CPPB
$350
$450
Re-Testing
Fee
$200
$250
1 The member rate applies to individuals that currently hold a
valid membership with NIGP National or NASPO.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE PROGRAM
Applicants/Candidates may feel that it is in their best interest
to cancel from the program for a variety of reasons.
Whether they have left the profession, changed agencies,
etc. the UPPCC allows candidates to withdraw from the
certification program under the following conditions:
the request for withdrawal is made in writing less than
twelve (12) months after the application is received AND
the applicant has never tested.
A refund in the amount of $100 will be refunded to the
member applicant and $200 to the non-member applicant
following receipt of the request. No refund considerations
will be made for individuals attempting to withdraw more
than twelve (12) months following the receipt of the
application.
SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
Applicants should organize the application packet as
instructed in the last section of the application form.
Applications should ensure that all the requested information
and supporting documentation is included and is mailed 2
with the appropriate fees to the UPPCC at the following
address so that it arrives on or before the application
submission deadline:
UPPCC
ATTN: APPLICATION DEPARTMENT
151 Spring Street
Herndon, VA 20170 USA
Phone: (703) 736-8900
2 Due to the amount of documentation and the requirement
for original transcript documentation, applications must
be submitted by mail only. Applications sent via facsimile
and/or email will not be accepted.
F. APPLICATION REVIEW
UPPCC Official Candidate Handbook for Certification
2008 Edition • Page 11 of 26
THE REVIEW PROCESS
Once the application is received at the UPPCC Office it is
spot checked for completeness. Only complete applications
are processed and any incomplete applications are set aside
for contact to be made to the applicant or are returned to
the applicant.
The UPPCC notifies all applicants within 4-6 weeks following
the application submission deadline as to the outcome of the
review. Approved applicants are sent letters of Authorization
To Test (ATT) from the UPPCC. The ATT letter gives the
candidate instructions on how to register for the
examination. Individuals are not permitted to test until
eligibility is determined and the ATT letter is received.
Applicants who are not successful have the opportunity to
appeal the decision by providing additional information
and/or documentation. Please see Application Appeals
section of this Handbook. If the applicant is still unsuccessful
in receiving application approval or elects not to appeal, the
application will remain on file with the UPPCC for 2 years.
This additional time allows the applicant sufficient time to
complete additional procurement courses or to earn
additional work experience so that he/she may reapply
without incurring additional application fees.
Limitation for Eligibility
All CPPB and CPPO applications remain in an active status
for a period of two years. During that time approved
candidates must successfully complete the testing
requirement. If testing is not completed within the two (2)
year period, the application and all supplemental
documentation will be destroyed. The applicant must apply
anew for additional eligibility and submit all required
documentation and fees. Two (2) years entitles candidates
to four (4) opportunities to test.
G. APPLICATION APPEALS
PROCESS
All certification applicants have the right to appeal the
decision made on their certification eligibility. All appeals
should be directed to the attention of the appropriate
individual or group at the UPPCC Headquarters address in
Herndon, Virginia.
The first line of appeal is to the UPPCC Program
Administrator. Letters of Appeal to the Program
Administrator must be submitted and received in writing
within fourteen (14) calendar days of the application denial
notification letter. The Letter of Appeal must contain the
following information:
the applicant’s name, address, telephone number
a clear statement of the reason for appeal; and
supporting exhibits, evidence, new documentation, if
any, in support of the appeal
Upon receipt, the UPPCC Program Administrator will review
the appeal and render a written decision. Applicants should
allow fourteen (14) calendar days for receipt of application
appeal decisions.