1.3.4.3. Piggyback Purchases

Piggyback purchasing allows the issuing state entity and the awarded supplier agree to open up the contract for the use of other state entities. However, the supplier must offer other state entities the same prices, terms and conditions as that of the issuing state entity.

Further, a state entity will be allowed to use another state entity’s contract only with the prior written approval of the State Purchasing Division Deputy Commissioner, which may be requested by submitting an online Piggyback Request. In reviewing the request for approval of a piggyback purchase, the State Purchasing Division Deputy Commissioner will give consideration to the amount of the piggyback purchase request relative to the expected purchases on the existing state entity contract. All state entities that are given permission by the State Purchasing Division Deputy Commissioner to use another state entity’s contract must carefully track their spend against the contract to ensure their purchases do not exceed the approved amount permitted on the approved Piggyback Request. This spend should include purchases made with purchase orders and/or P-card transactions.