Agency News

Procurement Webinar: US Dept of Justice on Competition & Antitrust Laws

January 24, 2020 | Posted in: Agency, State Employee

The foundation of public procurement is fair and open competition. 

Free and open competition in government procurement, grant and program funding benefits taxpayers by ensuring lower prices as well as new and better products. Antitrust laws promote competition. Bid rigging and price fixing are examples of prohibited business practices. It is important for procurement officers to learn about the existence and importance of antitrust laws, and understand their role in antitrust enforcement.  

Procurement 2020: State Purchasing Policy

January 24, 2020 | Posted in: Agency, State Employee

In our personal lives, we make purchasing decisions - some big, some small. What we purchase is important to our families’ financial well-being and quality of life. When making personal purchases, we can buy anything that isn’t illegal. We can have a favorite pop or favorite make of vehicle. We may choose, or even prefer, to buy from businesses owned by friends and family. We don’t have to price-shop, but we often do to ensure we are getting a good deal and the right product for our needs.

New State Contract for Athletic Surfaces

January 21, 2020 | Posted in: Agency

The State Procurement Office has a new State contract (#068-02) for athletic surfaces. Athletic surfaces include basketball courts, court resurfacing, artificial turf, etc. These contracts have been entered into via Participating Addendums under Sourcewell (formerly known as NJPA). 

State Contract #068-02 Overview Park & Recreation Equipment, Athletic Surfaces (Sourcewell Contract 060518) 

New State Contract for Grants Management System

October 25, 2019 | Posted in: Agency

The State Procurement Office has a new state contract for a Grants Management System (#091).