CTCD Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Fundamentals of Procurement
Fairness Transparency, Best Value for the State, Own the mission, Good Steward of Public
Funds
SPD
State's central authority for procurement of non-IT goods and services
Five steps of SPD
Contract Development, contract Management, policy and outreach, HUB, Fleet travel/mail
True/False - SPD Develops and manages statewide contracts, with the option to
competitively bid and ward
False - ALL are competitive
SPD Policy Outreach handles
Procurement education
SPD Policy Outreach applications
Texas Smartbuy, ESBD, VPTS, CMBL
Agency procurement plan submission deadlines to SPD
Annually, Nov 30
Agency Contract Management Procedures
Assessment of risk of fraud, waste, and abuse
Identification of contracts that require enhanced monitoring
Establishment of clear levels of purchase accountability
,Which Texas agency provides purchasing support and procurement oversight?
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Smart buy is:
State's central eCommerce system for non IT-goods and services
Programs within Smart Buy?
ESBD, CMBL, VPTS
ESBD used to:
Post solicitations to inform potential vendors and public notice of awards
CMBL is:
Online directory of vendors interested in working with State
VPTS is:
Tracking system for vendors, collects reports etc.
Substantial interest in business entails:
10 percent ownership, owning more than 25k in market value - 10% profits from capital
gains, stock etc.
Post employment restrictions
2 year employees, 4 yr Executive
Required disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreement, Conflict of Interest Cert
Required disclosure agreements >1 Million
, SAO nepotism (signed by everyone involved and admin head)
TEC (1295 Form) Vendor submits this form, CD acknowledgement on Texas Ethics
Commission Website
SAO handles:
Fraud, waste, abuse
Theft, Forgery, Tampering, bribery etc.
Fact Gathering during Vendor Communication
RFI, research, communicate with vendors
Drafting the Solicitation during Vendor Communication
Communicate with vendors clarifying questions during draft process
After Solicitation is Posted:
Pre-bid conference option - Q&A period
Step after Pre-Bid:
Evaluation and Negotiation
Uncle submitted bid, where does this fall on Nepo chart?
Third, Consanguinity
Steps in Procurement Planning
Needs Assessment, Cost estimate, Acquisition Plan, Procurement File Checklist
Needs Assessment includes:
Market Research, RFI, Benchmarking, Historical Spend Analysis
Fundamentals of Procurement
Fairness Transparency, Best Value for the State, Own the mission, Good Steward of Public
Funds
SPD
State's central authority for procurement of non-IT goods and services
Five steps of SPD
Contract Development, contract Management, policy and outreach, HUB, Fleet travel/mail
True/False - SPD Develops and manages statewide contracts, with the option to
competitively bid and ward
False - ALL are competitive
SPD Policy Outreach handles
Procurement education
SPD Policy Outreach applications
Texas Smartbuy, ESBD, VPTS, CMBL
Agency procurement plan submission deadlines to SPD
Annually, Nov 30
Agency Contract Management Procedures
Assessment of risk of fraud, waste, and abuse
Identification of contracts that require enhanced monitoring
Establishment of clear levels of purchase accountability
,Which Texas agency provides purchasing support and procurement oversight?
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Smart buy is:
State's central eCommerce system for non IT-goods and services
Programs within Smart Buy?
ESBD, CMBL, VPTS
ESBD used to:
Post solicitations to inform potential vendors and public notice of awards
CMBL is:
Online directory of vendors interested in working with State
VPTS is:
Tracking system for vendors, collects reports etc.
Substantial interest in business entails:
10 percent ownership, owning more than 25k in market value - 10% profits from capital
gains, stock etc.
Post employment restrictions
2 year employees, 4 yr Executive
Required disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreement, Conflict of Interest Cert
Required disclosure agreements >1 Million
, SAO nepotism (signed by everyone involved and admin head)
TEC (1295 Form) Vendor submits this form, CD acknowledgement on Texas Ethics
Commission Website
SAO handles:
Fraud, waste, abuse
Theft, Forgery, Tampering, bribery etc.
Fact Gathering during Vendor Communication
RFI, research, communicate with vendors
Drafting the Solicitation during Vendor Communication
Communicate with vendors clarifying questions during draft process
After Solicitation is Posted:
Pre-bid conference option - Q&A period
Step after Pre-Bid:
Evaluation and Negotiation
Uncle submitted bid, where does this fall on Nepo chart?
Third, Consanguinity
Steps in Procurement Planning
Needs Assessment, Cost estimate, Acquisition Plan, Procurement File Checklist
Needs Assessment includes:
Market Research, RFI, Benchmarking, Historical Spend Analysis
