2026 CTCD Exam prep WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Vendor Communication Agency - Initiated {Evaluation and Negotiation} -
Answer--Clarify vendor can meet requirements
Negotiations
Exchange of info to facilitate contract award
{G8-9, A3}
When must responses be received by? - Answer--On or before the due date and
established time in the solicitation
{G64}
Solicitation Process: Advertisement (ESBD) - Answer--Solicitations over $25k must be
posted to ESBD as well as the notice of award
Entire Solicitation posted: 14 days min.
If not posting the entire solicitation: 21 days min.
SPD recommends 30 days or longer
{G68-69, A6}
Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) - Answer--Adopts existing gov. contracts to
the law of the state to service the procurement needs of state agencies and SmartBuy
members
{G34-35}
Vendor Response Submission Requirements - Answer--Due date and time
Delivery address
Acceptable delivery method
, Format of response (email, fax, etc.)
{G64}
Vendor Communication Agency - Initiated {Prior to Contract Awarded} - Answer--Gather
facts
Communication with vendor community is important
May issue Request For Information (RFI)
{G8, A3}
Negotiations NOT Permitted - Answer--IFB unless only one qualified bid
TXMAS Thresholds - Answer--$0-$50k - directly awarded a PO to a chosen TXMAS
vendor
over $50k - obtain a price quote from at least 3 TXMAS vendors in the proper category
Negotiations Permitted - Answer--RFP - non-IT
RFO - IT
TXMAS
Sole Source and Proprietary
Emergency Purchases
Solicitation Process - Answer--1 prep, drafting
2 review and approval
3 advertising
4 communication with respondents
5 receipt and control of responses
Negotiation Team - Answer--Team leader
and team members with decision making authority
Minimum Vendor Qualifications - Answer--Skill, licensing, or certification requirements
Years of experience
Worked on projects similar in size and scope
Financial capability to perform
Pass/Fail basis
Committee Members - Answer--No independent research
Evaluation based on personal review
Only discuss when all parties are present
Outside communication prohibited
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Vendor Communication Agency - Initiated {Evaluation and Negotiation} -
Answer--Clarify vendor can meet requirements
Negotiations
Exchange of info to facilitate contract award
{G8-9, A3}
When must responses be received by? - Answer--On or before the due date and
established time in the solicitation
{G64}
Solicitation Process: Advertisement (ESBD) - Answer--Solicitations over $25k must be
posted to ESBD as well as the notice of award
Entire Solicitation posted: 14 days min.
If not posting the entire solicitation: 21 days min.
SPD recommends 30 days or longer
{G68-69, A6}
Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) - Answer--Adopts existing gov. contracts to
the law of the state to service the procurement needs of state agencies and SmartBuy
members
{G34-35}
Vendor Response Submission Requirements - Answer--Due date and time
Delivery address
Acceptable delivery method
, Format of response (email, fax, etc.)
{G64}
Vendor Communication Agency - Initiated {Prior to Contract Awarded} - Answer--Gather
facts
Communication with vendor community is important
May issue Request For Information (RFI)
{G8, A3}
Negotiations NOT Permitted - Answer--IFB unless only one qualified bid
TXMAS Thresholds - Answer--$0-$50k - directly awarded a PO to a chosen TXMAS
vendor
over $50k - obtain a price quote from at least 3 TXMAS vendors in the proper category
Negotiations Permitted - Answer--RFP - non-IT
RFO - IT
TXMAS
Sole Source and Proprietary
Emergency Purchases
Solicitation Process - Answer--1 prep, drafting
2 review and approval
3 advertising
4 communication with respondents
5 receipt and control of responses
Negotiation Team - Answer--Team leader
and team members with decision making authority
Minimum Vendor Qualifications - Answer--Skill, licensing, or certification requirements
Years of experience
Worked on projects similar in size and scope
Financial capability to perform
Pass/Fail basis
Committee Members - Answer--No independent research
Evaluation based on personal review
Only discuss when all parties are present
Outside communication prohibited
