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- Some food purchases go directly through contracts established by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting. Contracts are in place for providing certain food items such as:
- Bottled Water
- Bread and Bakery Products
- Cereals (Ready to Eat)
- Meat and Meat Products
- Eggs
A list of contracts in place for these products can be found at: http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/PCA/purcont.htm#Food .
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The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services can delegate authority to other agency/department heads to make certain types of purchases without going through the Office of Purchasing & Contracting. A “Blanket Delegation of Authority” (BDA) enables agencies to maintain the continuity of everyday operations. The purchases made under a BDA, however, are still subject to the underlying requirements of competitive bidding.
BDAs that have been issued to cover food products include:
- Food Replenishment at the Veterans’ Home
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Candy, Soda, Soft Drinks and Machine Dispensing
- Dairy
A buyer’s resource guide developed by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting provides an overview for state agency personnel to the policies, procedure and practices. That guide is available at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/PCA/resource_guide.htm. NOTE: The resource guide is currently in the process of being updated.
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