ACQUISTION METHOD - LEVERAGED PROCUREMENTS - 1600

Introduction

This chapter describes the various types of the State’s leveraged procurement agreements (LPAs) that provide for all goods and services and how to use them.  The categories of LPAs include:

• Statewide Contracts (SC)
• California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS)
• Software Licensing Program (SLP)
• State Price Schedules
• Master Agreements (MA)
• Cooperative Agreements
• CA 1122 Public Safety Procurement Program

Some of the topics discussed include using LPAs to order goods and services, order limits, obtaining offers, best value determination and amending orders.

Unless identified as a mandatory contract, the use of LPAs is optional, although departments are encouraged to take advantage of the benefits of these pre-established contracts.

Departments must have approved purchasing authority for the applicable category in order to place orders against that category.  The requirement for purchasing authority does not apply to DGS/PD when conducting procurements on behalf of customers.