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Contract Initiation Checklist. DHHS Division of Contract Management Karen Kalka, Director Jim Lopatosky, Deputy Director. Contract Initiation Checklist. GOAL: Create a common starting point for procurement Ensure that the business plan and strategies carry through the procurement process
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Contract Initiation Checklist DHHS Division of Contract Management Karen Kalka, Director Jim Lopatosky, Deputy Director
Contract Initiation Checklist • GOAL: • Create a common starting point for procurement • Ensure that the business plan and strategies carry through the procurement process • Provide a standard and transparent format
Contract Initiation Checklist • How will this happen? • Implementing the Pre-Approval form for procurement • Program or requestor completes the form as instructed and submits to DCM • Information on the form will be reviewed for clarity and completeness
Contract Initiation Checklist • Then what? • Immediate approval will move the procurement forward • The committee will review and either: • Make recommendations, • Ask for more information • Request an interview • Request will be approved, denied or deferred
Contract Initiation Checklist • Are we done yet? • No • The committee will work with the requestor as to what additional information may be required to move forward • YES • The requestor may move forward with the procurement
Contract Initiation Checklist • Next Steps: • Sole Source Provider Proceed to the Contract Checklist • Competitive Bid Proceed to the RFP Checklist • OR Contact DCM
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