CORRECT ANSWERS COLLECTION
●● The majority of SPD contracts are processed through what system?
Answer: Texas Smartbuy
●● Vendor Performance Tracking System is required at what level?
Answer: $25,000
●● Agency procurement plans are due annually on 11/30?
Answer: True
●● _________ is an explicit act of using one's position to favor a
relative.
Answer: Nepotism
●● Consanguinity & Affinity Relationship is to the First & Second
degree?
Answer: True
●● 1st Degree includes what four relatives?
Answer: Parent, Child, Spouse's parents & Spouse's children
,●● 2nd Degree includes what four relatives?
Answer: Grandchildren, brothers & sisters, Spouse's Grandchildren,
Spouse's Brothers & Sisters
●● When a contract reaches $1M what 2 forms are required?
Answer: SAO Nepotism & TEC Form 1295
●● A state employee must provide disclosure who is offering consulting
services within 2 years of employment?
Answer: True
●● Bribery is a 2nd degree felony?
Answer: True
●● Executive heads revolving door policy is how many years?
Answer: 4 years
●● Procurement employees revolving door is how many years?
Answer: 2 years
●● Vendor communication is allowed during the fact gathering stage?
Answer: True
, ●● Vendor communication is allowed while drafting the solicitation?
Answer: False
●● Can a vendor who was compensated for its assistance in drafting the
solicitation bid on the contract?
Answer: No
●● Once the solicitation is posted, vendor communication must follow
the procedure outlined in the solicitation?
Answer: True
●● You can communicate with vendors during the evaluation period?
Answer: No
●● Allowable vendor-procurement professional interactions between the
response due date & contract award include:
Answer: Negotiations, clarification, & exchange of information
●● Persons who report fraud have to give their names?
Answer: No
●● Items prohibited for most state agencies include: