OMES CPO TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023

Differentiation the most appropriate evaluation method for small purchases and complex purchases - Answer- Price Analysis - simple purchase Vaule analysis - more complex Recall the main goals of Open Range - Answer- Remove obstacles Promote leading practice Encourage collaboration Who has the authority to add products/services to the procurement schedule? - Answer- The state use committee Name one way a product can be considered for procurement schedule? - Answer- Vendor request, agency request, and requisition How many price comparisons are required from the vendor to establish a fair market value? - Answer- A minimum of 5 Does an exemption from the central purchase act exempt the agency from state use? - Answer- No Are municipalities required to use the state use program contracts? - Answer- They are not required but are encouraged and allowed What state agency must obtain from OCI another entity to purchase the items from the outside source? - Answer- Exception What is written for a specific contract period with a provision allowing state agencies to place orders as acquisitions are needed? - Answer- Indefinite delivery contract Recognize the process If a state agency desire to acquire surplus property? - Answer- Contract property distribution Indemnity which procurements are exempt from bid - Answer- Made under the state use act Recall the process for a non-exempt state agency to dispose of state surplus property is no longer needs - Answer- The state agency shall request the approval of the state surplus administrator to dispose of the property through authorized methods Recognize where the final products of the contract for professional services should be filed - Answer- A copy of the report is filed by the agency with the state librarian and archivist