Procurement Pulse 07.2026

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Across
  1. 3. Send the State's PO _____ & Conditions to vendors before obtaining a quote to prevent delays
  2. 8. Check out the full Fiscal Rule _____ for additional guidance and details
  3. 9. A quote checklist item that defaults to 60 days if it is not explicitly specified
  4. 10. To avoid bypassing thresholds, you must never artificially _____ purchases
  5. 12. The RQS must include a comment from this department confirming their approval before you click submit
  6. 13. Invitation for Bid (abbr.), a formal competitive process used for purchases over $350,000
  7. 15. Invitation to Negotiate (abbr.), a formal competitive process for large-scale purchases over $350,000
  8. 16. Type of quote required for vendor selection on purchases between $50,001 and $350,000 (abbr.)
Down
  1. 1. Up to $_____, no competitive vendor selection is required (two words, no space/symbols)
  2. 2. These types of lines must include service start and end dates spanning until the end of the Fiscal Year
  3. 4. Purchasing pointers suggest you should ask questions _____ by emailing CDPS ahead of time
  4. 5. Always check State Price _____ first to avoid solicitation and potentially negotiate lower prices
  5. 6. Request for Proposal (abbr.), one of the formal competitive processes for purchases over $350,000
  6. 7. Purchases related to this technology department must include the correct commodity codes on the RQS
  7. 11. The quote checklist states that accurate _____ must be based off the quote, not the request
  8. 14. Before submitting your RQS, you must upload your _____ (such as the State Price Agreement number or Sole Source approvals)