between public availability---min. 10 inspection, posting for days] vendor response and filing/approval timeline [Post for Vendor with DES. We assume Response---3/5 days] they can be done concurrently however [Response due there are some by COB 3rd/5th day] logistical issues with that. In addition, [File Contract for DES Higher Education timelines are often 10 days] constrained by their quarter/semester systems Concerned Team Concern # 3 Resource Team Recommendation Sole Source Team Training - proper Training Team training on recognizing and processing sole source procurements for staff involved in contracts/purchasing which would lessen the review process and put responsibility on the agencies and the auditors to do their job. DES Staff Knowledge – Training for DES staff to use specialized knowledge and resources to validate or reject sole source contracts based on requirements that may be unique to the awarding agency. Concerned Team Concern # 4 Resource Team Recommendation Sole Source Need to develop an Procurement efficient and effective Management process for sole source
between public inspection, posting for vendor response and filing/approval timeline with DES. We assume they can be done concurrently however there are some logistical issues with that. In addition, Higher Education timelines are often constrained by their quarter/semester systems availability---min. 10 days] [Post for Vendor Response---3/5 days] [Response due by COB 3rd/5th day] [File Contract for DES 10 days] Concerned Team Concern # 3 Resource Team Recommendation Sole Source Team Training - proper training on recognizing and processing sole source procurements for staff involved in contracts/purchasing which would lessen the review process and put responsibility on the agencies and the auditors to do their job. DES Staff Knowledge – Training for DES staff to use specialized knowledge and resources to validate or reject sole source contracts based on requirements that may be unique to the awarding agency. Training Team Concerned Team Concern # 4 Resource Team Recommendation Sole Source Need to develop an efficient and effective process for sole source Procurement Management