However, no resident business shall be given preference unless the resident business has qualified with the State Purchasing Agent as a resident business and has received from him a certification number. Any samples or descriptive literature requested must be provided free of charge. Suppliers may request notification after receipt as to the acceptability of the sample.
Samples are, in general, required for first time suppliers, or as otherwise required.
Do not ship sample materials without the appropriate paperwork. All samples shall be clearly marked. When samples are requested with bids, they are held until after award is made. Samples submitted by successful bidders may be kept for the duration of the contract for comparison of shipments received. Payment of Invoices Mail invoices to the accounts payable address shown on our purchase order.