Copies of records are available upon written request from the vendor. In performing this task, certain guidelines based on the West Virginia Code must be followed. Our ethical standards must be of the highest degree since public funds are being used. The goal of the system is to improve the access and management of information regarding the procurement of commodities and services necessary to operate state government, and to enhance the speed in which it takes to attain the desired result. TEAM offers many beneficial features, including but not limited to, on-line requisition entry, internal agency approval procedures, statistics compilation, RFQ preparation, and purchase order information and status.
Training is available to new and experienced users.
State agencies should refer to the TEAM Training Handbook with their questions. For additional information, please call 558-2314. The laws that govern the public purchasing process are strict and demand the highest degree of discretion and ethical behavior. If a spending unit purchases or contracts for commodities contrary to the provisions stated in the Code or the rules and regulations, such purchase or contract shall be void and of no effect. The head of such spending unit shall be personally liable for the costs of such purchase or contract, and, if already paid out of state funds, the amount may be recovered in the name of the state in an appreciate action instituted therefore.