1.3.1. Tier 1 - Mandatory Statewide Contracts

Statewide contracts are established by SPDState Purchasing Division for use by all state entities as appropriate. By aggregating common purchasing needs of state entities, SPDState Purchasing Division can establish the most competitive levels of pricing and services for the state as a whole. There are two types of statewide contracts:

• Mandatory statewide contracts.
• Convenience statewide contracts.

Only mandatory statewide contracts are included in Tier 1 of the Order of Precedence. In the event a statewide contract has been designated by SPDState Purchasing Division as mandatory, all state entities must use the mandatory statewide contract unless SPDState Purchasing Division grants a written waiver. See Section 1.3.1.1. - Waivers for instructions to request a waiver for the use of mandatory statewide contracts.

In the event there is more than one mandatory statewide contract meeting the state entity’s need, the state entity may freely choose amongst the mandatory statewide contracts unless SPDState Purchasing Division specifically instructs otherwise. Purchases from mandatory statewide contracts are not limited by dollar amount or the state entity’s delegated purchasing authority. Procurement professionals may view a list of current statewide contracts by accessing SPD’s website.