Per Policy DES-POL-090-00 state agencies must use existing DES statewide contracts, or DES approved cooperative contracts, unless the contract cannot justifiably satisfy the agency’s needs. This form documents the reason an agency is unable to utilize a DES statewide contract, when one exists for the goods or services an agency is trying to procure. The information will be retained to assist with reporting, risk assessments, and data-driven contracting decisions for the state.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

3. Did you send an inquiry to one or more awarded contractors to check if they can meet your agency's needs? *

4. What is the main factor that prevented your agency from utilizing the existing statewide contract for this purchase, if the contract has the commodity your agency needs? *

5. What business is the agency ultimately using to purchase the needed goods and services? If still undetermined, please leave blank.

6. OPTIONAL: Please share any details about this contract that might help DES address your purchasing needs.