7.1. Introduction to the Contract Stage
The contract process begins once the state entity has finalized contract award. Some of the following steps may overlap; however, the material for the Chapter 7 - Stage 7 – Contract Process has been organized according to Table 7.2:
| Step | Description |
| Step 1 | State’s initial contract administration tasks |
| Step 2 | Supplier’s contract performance |
| Step 3 | State’s review and acceptance of supplier’s performance |
| Step 4 | State’s payment for accepted goods and services |
| Step 5 | State’s ongoing contract management |
| Step 6 | State and supplier’s resolution of disputes |
| Step 7 | Contract Close out |