Piggybacks will not exist beyond the final contract date of the originating agency contract. The agency piggybacking will contact the originating agency to determine whether renewal options have been exercised prior to attempting to renew its contract with the vendor. The agency researches the original contract and determines that the following conditions are met. The contract must be an open contract and must be current.
Current contracts are contracts established with prices which have remained competitive since award.
The originating procurement must have been competitive, i.e., several bidders, generic specifications, etc. Sole source contracts cannot be used to establish piggybacks . Irregularities or restrictions are identified and justified. The commodities or services to be purchased are the same as on the original contract. The prices must be the same or better and the terms and conditions acceptable to the agency.