6.3. Step 2 – State and Supplier Finalize Contract Award

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The state entity must make contract award through the issuing of a purchase order to the supplier and/or by signing a standard contract with the supplier. The state entity is not required to issue a purchase order to the supplier when using the P-Card to make payment for a one-time purchase; however, the issuing officer must ensure that all necessary contract terms were included in the solicitation. Any contract discussions between the state entity and the supplier should be resolved in Chapter 5 - Stage 5 – Evaluation Process.