Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) - Answers-the central authority for state
agencies for procurement guidance, education, statewide contract development
services, and delegation of purchasing authority.
Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach - Answers-conducts policy research,
Provides training and certification for procurement professionals, and provides the
divisions customer service support services though the outreach team.
used by state agencies - Answers-SPD has the authority to develop and manage
statewide contracts
Contract Advisory Team-Review and Delegation (CAT-RAD) Program - Answers-
conducts solicitation reviews and delegation of authority, services greater than
$100,000, Greater than $5M+ coordinates reviews of solicitation
CAT Members - Answers-Consist of multiple agencies
CAT-RAD - Answers-seeks to reduce the risk to state agencies with delegating
purchasing authority.
Centralized Master Bidder's List (CMBL) - Answers-Master databases to foster
competition between vendors. Has an essential list, with additional list that references
HUB
No - Answers-is a vendor required to be on CMBL to do business with the state of
texas?
Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program - Answers-promotes full and equal
business opportunities
HUB - Answers-Solicitations in excess of 100K and subcontracting is probable are
required to utilize what?
11.2% - Answers-HUB utilization Goals: Heavy construction other than building
contracts
21.1% - Answers-Any building construction, including general contracts and operative
builders contracts
32.9% - Answers-All special trade construction contracts
23.7% - Answers-Professional Services Contracts
, 26.0% - Answers-All other service contracts
21.1% - Answers-Commodities contracts
Office of Vehicle Management (OVFM) - Answers-Manages and assist agencies with
reporting their fleet vehicles on the states reporting, inter agency contracts with state
agencies and institutions of higher education to maintain the system, ability for state
agencies to monitor fleet maintenance and vehicle information
State travel management program (STMP) - Answers-contracts travel services for state
agencies, institutions of higher education, TX smartbuy members, local governments,
public school districts, and community colleges. Also monitors contracts and hotel rate
agreements.
Bribery - Answers-the act or practice of accepting or gibing a bribe.
Texas government Code 572.051 states employees who engage in bribery may be
terminated
Revolving Door Restrictions - Answers-conflicts of interest and bribery can occur with
regard to future employees so this is not allowed.
Vendor Communication - Answers-it is important to avoid the appearance of special
favors when using public funds. all ________________ must Cease once the
solicitation process commences.
Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse - Answers-all state agencies are required to report
these and must have facts. this misuse is reported to State Auditors Office
Contract Administration Plan CAP - Answers-identify the contract administration team,
assign roles and responsibilities, monitoring method to ensure that the contract
requirement are met.
CAP Template - Answers-template should include: project name, project award,
completion date, justification of procurement method, deliverables, requirements, and
security.
RFP - Answers-Request for Proposals - recommended when factors other than price
are considered, allows for negotiations, provide innovative ideas.
IFB - Answers-Invitation for bids- used when requirements are clearly defined, price is a
major determining factor, and when products are highly standardised
RFO - Answers-Request for offers - IT procurement negotiations are allowed
RFQ - Answers-request for qualifications - Professional Services, respondents are
evaluated based on qualifications and skills
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