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Fiscal 2022 – Year End Open Market Requisition (OMR) Procedures

SPD Contact: open.market@cpa.texas.gov

Prior to submitting an OMR for Fiscal Year 2022 purchase(s), state agencies are required to use CPA Term contracts through Texas SmartBuy, managed contracts, TIBH and TCI commodities and services, if they satisfy the agency’s procurement needs. These contracts can be found online.

The Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contracts are for optional use. An agency should conduct a search of all SPD term contracts for the functional specifications or service requirements and if the needed goods are services are unavailable, conduct a search of all applicable TXMAS contracts. A best value determination must be included in the procurement file when using a TXMAS contract. Purchase Orders for TXMAS contracts must be entered through the Texas SmartBuy online ordering system. If there is only one applicable TXMAS Contract, it is recommended that a solicitation be processed using the appropriate procurement method.

Fiscal 2022 OMR Submission Deadline: May 1, 2022

Submit to: open.market@cpa.texas.gov

Requisitions will be prioritized in the order in which they are received.

Download the Open Market Requisition (OMR) form.

  • The form must be completed in its entirety as applicable to the commodities and services requested.
  • Proprietary Justifications: Pursuant to Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, the justification must be signed by the Executive Director or designee(s) listed in the Agency's Procurement Plan and submitted with the OMR.
  • Attachments/Exhibits: Provide attachments or exhibits to be included as a part of the solicitation when submitting an OMR for SPD review.

Fiscal 2022 Texas SmartBuy Orders

Purchase orders should be processed no later than Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, to be considered Fiscal 2022.

Purchase orders processed in Texas SmartBuy on or after Sept. 1, 2022 will be considered Fiscal 2023 procurements. Confirmation orders are not recommended in Texas SmartBuy.

Year End Consumables Purchase: Purchase orders for consumables should be processed in accordance with the guidance provided in eXpendit State Purchase Policies, Fiscal Matters, Appropriation Year Determination.

Deadline for Open Market Requisition, Commodities $50,000 or more, to be effective for delivery and invoicing after September 1, 2022

Requisitions funded by Fiscal 2023 appropriations should include the indicator for the fiscal year as 23. These requisitions may be submitted to SPD prior to Sept. 1, 2022. If a contract must be in place by Sept. 1, 2022, the OMR must be documented with that information. Unless noted on the requisition, these will be prioritized for processing after the Fiscal 2022 requisitions.