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How To Use State Contracts

STATE DEPARTMENTS

The Contract Index Listing displays all available State contracts.  This listing designates whether a contract is available to all State departments or limited to specific departments.  To utilize a contract, the department follows the ordering procedures identified in the appropriate contract  user instructions.  The department should contact the contract administrator if they have specific contract questions.

LOCAL AGENCIES

Any local governmental entity in the State of California that is empowered to expend public funds may utilize designated State contracts, per Public Contract Code Section 10298, et.seq. 

The Contract Index Listing identifies the contracts available for local agency use.  To utilize a State contract, the local agency follows the ordering procedures identified in the appropriate contract user instructions.  The agency should contact the contract administrator if they have specific contract questions.

Local agencies are also eligible to use Calfornia Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contracts and Master Agreements.

FEES

The State charges an administrative fee for the use of its established contracts.  Any additional fees will be identified in the contract user instructions.

OBTAINING BILLING CODES

Local agencies need to obtain a State-issued billing code before placing an order against a State contract.  If the agency does not have a billing code established with the Department of General Services, the agency should email the Billing Code Administrator.  The email should contain  the agency name, address, contact name and phone number.
 
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Updated : 9/28/2007