The Office of State Purchasing is but one of many different State Agencies that purchase goods and services. We are responsible for the majority of the State's purchases, but there are a number of other agencies who by statute are exempt from having to come through the Office of State Purchasing for their procurement needs. These exempt agencies could be additional sources for potential business that you may wish to pursue.

Exemptions - The following are excluded from the requirement of procurement through the State Purchasing Agent, but not from the requirements of the Procurement Code:

• Procurement of professional services;
• Small purchases having a value not exceeding $1,500.00;
• Procurement of highway construction or construction by the State Highway and Transportation Department;
• Procurement by the Judicial Branch of Government;
• Procurement by the Legislative Branch of Government;
• Procurement by Boards of Regents of State Educational Institutions;
• Procurement by the Information Systems Council;
• Procurement by the State Fair Commission;
• Procurement by State Health Care Institutions; and
• Procurement by all Local Public Bodies
  

• Procurement of tangible personal property or services for the Governor's Residence;
• Printing and duplicating contracts involving materials which are required to be filed in connection with proceedings before administrative agencies or state or federal courts;
• Purchase of publicly regulated utilities;
• Subscriptions from the publishers for books or periodicals;
• Travel or shipping by common carrier, meals or lodging;
• Purchase of livestock; and
• Contracts with businesses for public schooI transportation services

Links

What the State Buys
Getting on the Bid List
How We Buy - Techniques
Who Gets the Contract
Myths and Reality About Government Purchasing
Information for the Vendor
Guide Homepage

The e-mail, phone numbers and address for State Purchasing staff can be found on our "CONTACT US" page.