1. A former Oklahoma State University employee spends nearly $4,000 on a university credit card for gifts, lingerie and other clothing before getting caught and resigning. A federal audit accuses two Oklahoma City employees of mismanaging federal grant funds. Eight Tulsa police officers and a former federal agent are implicated in a corruption investigation that's resulted in some inmates being freed. A Skiatook school superintendent is indicted on allegations he played favorites with vendors and overpaid for custodial and security supplies.

2. Applying to McDonald's It may be an Urban Legend, but this is supposedly an actual job application that a 17- year-old boy submitted to McDonald's in Florida. Legend says they hired him because he was so honest and funny, maybe like Ronald. NAME: Greg Bulmash. SEX: Not yet. Still waiting for the right person. DESIRED POSITION: Company's President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever's available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be applying here in the first place. DESIRED SALARY: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz style severance package. If that's not possible, make an offer and we can haggle. EDUCATION: Yes. LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility.

3. SALARY: Less than I'm worth. MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes. REASON FOR LEAVING: It sucked. HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK: Any. PREFERRED HOURS: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?: Yes, but they're better suited to a more intimate environment. MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?: If I had one, would I be here? DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 LBS?: Of what?

4. DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "Do you have a car that runs?" HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?: I may already be a winner of the Publishers Clearing house Sweepstakes. DO YOU SMOKE?: On the job no, on my breaks yes. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy dumb sexy blonde super model who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now. DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?: Yes. Absolutely. SIGN HERE: Aries.

5. Sole Source / Sole Brand Sole Source – restricts acquisition to one supplier Sole Brand – restricts to one manufacturer or brand name Requires sole source certification, signed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the state agency Defined in Title 74 Section 85.2.32 and 85.2.33 Form 002 on OMES web site & 85.45j of Central Purchasing Act

7. Sole Source / Sole Brand (cont.) Sole source certification is not required for acquisitions less than $5,000. Retain certification in the agency acquisition file or attached to requisition Three year minimum retention period Guidelines for sole source acquisitions, Central Purchasing PIM 99-03 includes eight (8) directives

11. Agency Sole Source Report

14. Interagency Agreements State agency to another state agency Pursuant to Title 74 section 581 Should not be made to evade competitive bidding State agency to a political sub-division or agency of the United States Pursuant to Title 74 sections 1001 through 1008 Bona fide governmental entity

15. Statewide Contracts Defined in Title 74, Section 85.2.39 An indefinite delivery contract for specific acquisitions entered into by state agencies during a specified period with a provision allowing the agencies to place orders as acquisitions are needed for delivery during a specified period Over 75 competitively bid non-information technology statewide contracts in place

16. Statewide Contracts (cont.) Central Purchasing primary focus Two types – mandatory and non- mandatory Large statewide contract buys Exceptions – approval prior to purchase (CP Form 109)

17. Evaluation Methodology - Best Value Defined in Title 74, section 85.2.2 “Evaluation criteria which include, but not limited to 10 criteria…” “may” added to increase flexibility Used in Requests for Proposals Weighted evaluation criteria prior to posting provides basis for contract award Include criteria in RFP (less weighting) What is the most comprehensive method to evaluate offers? Value Analysis!

18. Evaluation Methodology - Lowest and Best Defined in Title 74, section 85.2.22 “based on criteria which include but not limited to…” Lowest price that meets specifications Used in Invitations to Bid Most appropriate for very small purchases? Price Analysis!!

19. Evaluation Methodology - Lowest Responsible Title 61 evaluation methodology Utilized by Construction and Properties (CAP) solicitations CAP also utilizes Best Value – PIPS an evaluation methodology in all consultant selections CAP utilizes Best Value – PIPS and Lowest Responsible in construction delivery

20. Non-Collusion Certification OMES-Form-CP-004 Currently required for all competitively bid purchases Future responses will require supplier to certify compliance

23. Professional Service Must comply with title 74:85.41 State agency “shall” administer, monitor, audit and evaluate professional services against work plan Deficiencies “shall” be reported to State Purchasing Director If a report is the final product, the agency “shall” file the report with the State Librarian and Archivist Shall include an audit clause

24. Professional Service (cont.) Contract within one (1) year after termination of employment (85.42) Supplier must sign a sworn statement certifying that was not previously involved in the development of the contract as a state employee, is provided a contract to fulfill the service Uniform rate for duration of contract Attach license to requisition when licensure is required

25. Professional Service (cont.) Attach Attorney General approval for attorneys Contracts must be signed by the state agency's chief administrative officer or the chief administrative officer of the requisitioning unit Exempt from competitive bid are professional services found in title 18:803 include professional engineers, physicians, attorneys, psychologists, registered nurses, professional counselors and veterinarians

29. Bidding Preferences - Reciprocity State agencies shall not discriminate against bidders from other states except as provided and outlined by title 74:85.17A Reciprocity is a preference applied against a bidder whose home jurisdiction has a preference