CTCD Test 2 Questions with Correct Answers
CMBL (centralized master bidders list)
An online directory of vendors interested in
working with the State of Texas
VPTS (vendor performance tracking system)
Collects vendor performance reports from agencies
for vendors
ESBD (electronic state business daily)
Solicitations valued at 25,000+ are required to post , Used for posting solicitations available
on the SPD web portal.
SPD (Statewide Procurement Division)
The states central authority for procurement of non-IT goods and services. They provide
guidance, education, statewide contract development services, and delegation-of purchasing
authority.
TXMAS ( TX Smart-buy)
State's central eCommerce system for non-IT goods and services.
State Employees should NOT
Accept gifts, accept any benefit for exercising their official duties in favor of another, make
personal investments. Vendors are not your friends
Substantial Interest in Business
, (1) has a controlling interest in the business entity;
(2) owns more than 10 percent of the voting interest in the business entity;
(3) owns more than $25,000 of the fair market value of the business entity;
(4) has a direct or indirect participating interest by shares, stock, or otherwise, regardless of
whether voting rights are included, in more than 10 percent of the profits, proceeds, or
capital gains of the business entity;
(5) is a member of the board of directors or other governing board of the business entity;
(6) serves as an elected officer of the business entity; or
(7) is an employee of the business entity.
Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
(1) own or control at least 1% of business
(2) could result in financial benefit
nepotism
favoritism to relatives
consanguinity
blood relationship
Consanguinity First Degree
parents and children
consanguinity second degree
Grandparents/Grandchildren & Brothers/Sisters
Consanguinity Third Degree
Great Grandparents/grandchildren & Nephews/Nieces Uncles/Aunts
CMBL (centralized master bidders list)
An online directory of vendors interested in
working with the State of Texas
VPTS (vendor performance tracking system)
Collects vendor performance reports from agencies
for vendors
ESBD (electronic state business daily)
Solicitations valued at 25,000+ are required to post , Used for posting solicitations available
on the SPD web portal.
SPD (Statewide Procurement Division)
The states central authority for procurement of non-IT goods and services. They provide
guidance, education, statewide contract development services, and delegation-of purchasing
authority.
TXMAS ( TX Smart-buy)
State's central eCommerce system for non-IT goods and services.
State Employees should NOT
Accept gifts, accept any benefit for exercising their official duties in favor of another, make
personal investments. Vendors are not your friends
Substantial Interest in Business
, (1) has a controlling interest in the business entity;
(2) owns more than 10 percent of the voting interest in the business entity;
(3) owns more than $25,000 of the fair market value of the business entity;
(4) has a direct or indirect participating interest by shares, stock, or otherwise, regardless of
whether voting rights are included, in more than 10 percent of the profits, proceeds, or
capital gains of the business entity;
(5) is a member of the board of directors or other governing board of the business entity;
(6) serves as an elected officer of the business entity; or
(7) is an employee of the business entity.
Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
(1) own or control at least 1% of business
(2) could result in financial benefit
nepotism
favoritism to relatives
consanguinity
blood relationship
Consanguinity First Degree
parents and children
consanguinity second degree
Grandparents/Grandchildren & Brothers/Sisters
Consanguinity Third Degree
Great Grandparents/grandchildren & Nephews/Nieces Uncles/Aunts
