CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT DEVELOPER (CTCD) (2026) COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 TEST!!
Question 1
Which division serves as the central authority for state agencies, providing procurement
guidance, education, and the delegation of purchasing authority?
A) Statewide Contract Management Team
B) Procurement Oversight and Delegation Team (POD)
C) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
D) Quality Assurance Team (QAT)
E) Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Correct Answer: C) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
Rationale: The SPD is the primary authority in Texas for state agency procurement. It
handles statewide contract development and provides the necessary delegation of authority
for agencies to conduct their own specific purchases.
Question 2
A procurement professional needs research on a specific procurement policy or training for
certification. Which program within the SPD should they contact?
A) Statewide Contract Development Team
B) Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach
C) Contract Advisory Team (CAT)
D) Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS)
E) Legislative Budget Board (LBB)
Correct Answer: B) Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach
Rationale: This program is responsible for policy research, customer service through the
outreach team, and managing the training and certification for Texas procurement
professionals.
Question 3
Which specific team is responsible for assisting state agencies with day-to-day contract
administration and reporting requirements?
A) Procurement Oversight and Delegation Team (POD)
B) Quality Assurance Team (QAT)
C) Statewide Contract Management Team
D) Statewide Contract Development Team
E) Office of the Secretary of State
Correct Answer: C) Statewide Contract Management Team
Rationale: While the Development team creates the contracts, the Management team
handles the post-award phase, including day-to-day administration, vendor performance
issues, and statutory reporting.
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Question 4
The Procurement Oversight and Delegation Team (POD) is required to review solicitations for
services that are expected to exceed what dollar threshold?
A) $25,000
B) $50,000
C) $100,000
D) $1,000,000
E)
5,000,000𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟: 𝐶) ∗∗
100,000**
Rationale: POD reviews service solicitations greater than $100,000. Their goal is to reduce
risk to state agencies when delegating purchasing authority for these higher-value
contracts.
Question 5
At what value does a solicitation require coordination and review by the Contract Advisory Team
(CAT)?
A) Greater than $100,000
B) Greater than $500,000
C) Greater than $1,000,000
D) Greater than $5,000,000
E) Greater than $10,000,000
Correct Answer: D) Greater than $5,000,000
Rationale: By statute, the CAT (which consists of members from multiple agencies) reviews
solicitations with a value of $5 million or more to ensure best practices and risk mitigation
for the state.
Question 6
A contract with an expected value of $2.5 million is being prepared. Is this contract subject to the
State Auditor’s Office Nepotism Disclosure Statement?
A) No, only contracts over $5 million require it.
B) Yes, because the threshold for this disclosure is $1 million or more.
C) Only if the vendor is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB).
D) No, the disclosure is only required for IT-related products.
E) Only if the contract developer is a former executive.
Correct Answer: B) True: because procurements with an expected value of $1 million or
more are subject to the form.
Rationale: The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) requires a specific nepotism disclosure for any
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procurement with an expected value of at least $1 million to ensure transparency and
ethical standards.
Question 7
A contract developer's grandfather works for a vendor participating in a current solicitation. Does
this relationship require disclosure under Texas nepotism rules?
A) No, a grandfather is too distant a relative.
B) Only if the grandfather owns more than 10% of the company.
C) Yes, a grandfather is considered a relative within the 2nd degree of consanguinity.
D) No, disclosure is only for immediate household members.
E) Only if the grandfather is the CEO of the company.
Correct Answer: C) True: Your grandfather falls under the Nepotism of Consanguinity to
the 2nd degree.
Rationale: Relationships are classified by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). A
grandfather is a 2nd-degree blood relative. Disclosure is required to avoid the appearance
of preference or conflict of interest.
Question 8
When procuring a contract valued at over $25,000 using the Centralized Master Bidders List
(CMBL), how many active contractors in the relevant NIGP Class/Item must be solicited?
A) At least three
B) At least six
C) Only those located in the same city as the agency
D) All active contractors on the list for that class/item
E) Only HUB-certified vendors
Correct Answer: D) ALL: all active contractors must be solicited to.
Rationale: To foster full and open competition, agencies must solicit all active vendors on
the CMBL within the designated NIGP Class and Item for any purchase over $25,000.
Question 9
For a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract valued at $1.5 million, how many
vendors must the agency submit a request for pricing to?
A) Three (3)
B) Five (5)
C) Six (6)
D) All TXMAS vendors
E) None, TXMAS is a direct-buy system
Correct Answer: C) Six (6)
Rationale: For TXMAS contracts valued between $1 million and $5 million, state law
requires the agency to request pricing from at least six vendors to ensure the state receives
the best value.
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Question 10
Which procurement method is designated as the primary method for procuring DIR Cooperative
Contracts and AIS (other than the IT commodity program) valued over $5 million?
A) Invitation for Bids (IFB)
B) Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
C) Request for Information (RFI)
D) Request for Offer (RFO)
E) Request for Applications (RFA)
Correct Answer: D) True: RFO is intended as the designated, primary purchasing method.
Rationale: The Request for Offer (RFO) is the specific method used for IT-related
procurements where the agency is seeking the best value in a technical environment,
specifically for DIR-related contracts.
Question 11
What is the minimum number of days a solicitation must be posted on the Electronic State
Business Daily (ESBD) if the entire solicitation package is included?
A) 7 calendar days
B) 10 calendar days
C) 14 calendar days
D) 21 calendar days
E) 30 calendar days
Correct Answer: C) 14 calendar days at minimum.
Rationale: If the full solicitation package is available online from day one, the statutory
minimum posting time is 14 days. If the package is not included initially, the requirement
increases.
Question 12
If a solicitation is posted on the ESBD and an amendment is later added to the package, what is
the minimum required total posting time?
A) 14 calendar days
B) 21 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
D) 45 calendar days
E) Postings do not need to be extended for amendments
Correct Answer: B) 21 calendar days at minimum.
Rationale: Adding amendments or changes to a solicitation requires a minimum 21-day
posting period to give vendors adequate time to adjust their responses based on the new
information.
Question 13
What is the "best practice" duration for posting a complex solicitation on the ESBD to ensure
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 TEST!!
Question 1
Which division serves as the central authority for state agencies, providing procurement
guidance, education, and the delegation of purchasing authority?
A) Statewide Contract Management Team
B) Procurement Oversight and Delegation Team (POD)
C) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
D) Quality Assurance Team (QAT)
E) Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Correct Answer: C) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
Rationale: The SPD is the primary authority in Texas for state agency procurement. It
handles statewide contract development and provides the necessary delegation of authority
for agencies to conduct their own specific purchases.
Question 2
A procurement professional needs research on a specific procurement policy or training for
certification. Which program within the SPD should they contact?
A) Statewide Contract Development Team
B) Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach
C) Contract Advisory Team (CAT)
D) Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS)
E) Legislative Budget Board (LBB)
Correct Answer: B) Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach
Rationale: This program is responsible for policy research, customer service through the
outreach team, and managing the training and certification for Texas procurement
professionals.
Question 3
Which specific team is responsible for assisting state agencies with day-to-day contract
administration and reporting requirements?
A) Procurement Oversight and Delegation Team (POD)
B) Quality Assurance Team (QAT)
C) Statewide Contract Management Team
D) Statewide Contract Development Team
E) Office of the Secretary of State
Correct Answer: C) Statewide Contract Management Team
Rationale: While the Development team creates the contracts, the Management team
handles the post-award phase, including day-to-day administration, vendor performance
issues, and statutory reporting.
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Question 4
The Procurement Oversight and Delegation Team (POD) is required to review solicitations for
services that are expected to exceed what dollar threshold?
A) $25,000
B) $50,000
C) $100,000
D) $1,000,000
E)
5,000,000𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟: 𝐶) ∗∗
100,000**
Rationale: POD reviews service solicitations greater than $100,000. Their goal is to reduce
risk to state agencies when delegating purchasing authority for these higher-value
contracts.
Question 5
At what value does a solicitation require coordination and review by the Contract Advisory Team
(CAT)?
A) Greater than $100,000
B) Greater than $500,000
C) Greater than $1,000,000
D) Greater than $5,000,000
E) Greater than $10,000,000
Correct Answer: D) Greater than $5,000,000
Rationale: By statute, the CAT (which consists of members from multiple agencies) reviews
solicitations with a value of $5 million or more to ensure best practices and risk mitigation
for the state.
Question 6
A contract with an expected value of $2.5 million is being prepared. Is this contract subject to the
State Auditor’s Office Nepotism Disclosure Statement?
A) No, only contracts over $5 million require it.
B) Yes, because the threshold for this disclosure is $1 million or more.
C) Only if the vendor is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB).
D) No, the disclosure is only required for IT-related products.
E) Only if the contract developer is a former executive.
Correct Answer: B) True: because procurements with an expected value of $1 million or
more are subject to the form.
Rationale: The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) requires a specific nepotism disclosure for any
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procurement with an expected value of at least $1 million to ensure transparency and
ethical standards.
Question 7
A contract developer's grandfather works for a vendor participating in a current solicitation. Does
this relationship require disclosure under Texas nepotism rules?
A) No, a grandfather is too distant a relative.
B) Only if the grandfather owns more than 10% of the company.
C) Yes, a grandfather is considered a relative within the 2nd degree of consanguinity.
D) No, disclosure is only for immediate household members.
E) Only if the grandfather is the CEO of the company.
Correct Answer: C) True: Your grandfather falls under the Nepotism of Consanguinity to
the 2nd degree.
Rationale: Relationships are classified by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). A
grandfather is a 2nd-degree blood relative. Disclosure is required to avoid the appearance
of preference or conflict of interest.
Question 8
When procuring a contract valued at over $25,000 using the Centralized Master Bidders List
(CMBL), how many active contractors in the relevant NIGP Class/Item must be solicited?
A) At least three
B) At least six
C) Only those located in the same city as the agency
D) All active contractors on the list for that class/item
E) Only HUB-certified vendors
Correct Answer: D) ALL: all active contractors must be solicited to.
Rationale: To foster full and open competition, agencies must solicit all active vendors on
the CMBL within the designated NIGP Class and Item for any purchase over $25,000.
Question 9
For a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract valued at $1.5 million, how many
vendors must the agency submit a request for pricing to?
A) Three (3)
B) Five (5)
C) Six (6)
D) All TXMAS vendors
E) None, TXMAS is a direct-buy system
Correct Answer: C) Six (6)
Rationale: For TXMAS contracts valued between $1 million and $5 million, state law
requires the agency to request pricing from at least six vendors to ensure the state receives
the best value.
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Question 10
Which procurement method is designated as the primary method for procuring DIR Cooperative
Contracts and AIS (other than the IT commodity program) valued over $5 million?
A) Invitation for Bids (IFB)
B) Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
C) Request for Information (RFI)
D) Request for Offer (RFO)
E) Request for Applications (RFA)
Correct Answer: D) True: RFO is intended as the designated, primary purchasing method.
Rationale: The Request for Offer (RFO) is the specific method used for IT-related
procurements where the agency is seeking the best value in a technical environment,
specifically for DIR-related contracts.
Question 11
What is the minimum number of days a solicitation must be posted on the Electronic State
Business Daily (ESBD) if the entire solicitation package is included?
A) 7 calendar days
B) 10 calendar days
C) 14 calendar days
D) 21 calendar days
E) 30 calendar days
Correct Answer: C) 14 calendar days at minimum.
Rationale: If the full solicitation package is available online from day one, the statutory
minimum posting time is 14 days. If the package is not included initially, the requirement
increases.
Question 12
If a solicitation is posted on the ESBD and an amendment is later added to the package, what is
the minimum required total posting time?
A) 14 calendar days
B) 21 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
D) 45 calendar days
E) Postings do not need to be extended for amendments
Correct Answer: B) 21 calendar days at minimum.
Rationale: Adding amendments or changes to a solicitation requires a minimum 21-day
posting period to give vendors adequate time to adjust their responses based on the new
information.
Question 13
What is the "best practice" duration for posting a complex solicitation on the ESBD to ensure
