The Contract Administration team assists state agencies by:

• Publishing and distributing a manual about contract development
• Providing training on an annual basis about contract development
• Providing telephone assistance to State personnel, or pre-reviewing contracts to facilitate the contracting process
• Providing one-on-one training in the development of contracts by request
• Providing agency-specific training in the development of contracts by request
• Reviewing contracts for approval

The Department also assures that both the state agency and the supplier who have entered into a contract or purchase order are abiding by the terms and conditions of the agreement.

The Contract Administration team assists state agencies by:

• Monitoring the progress of contracts, purchase orders, and quantity purchase agreements
• Assuring that the agency receives the goods or services as called for in the contract terms and conditions
• Assuring timely delivery of quality goods and services
• Protecting the financial interests of the State and the rights of the contractors
• Investigating and resolving both vendor and State agency complaints in regard to contracts and the solicitation process
• Monitoring and maintaining vendor performance records
• Maintaining and updating, periodically, vendor suspension and surveillance listings
• Assisting in the training of State Procurement Agents