[TPASS] Training and Certification Update on Contract Management-SB1681

Training and Certification Update on Contract Management-SB1681

Pursuant to Gov't Code 2262.053, the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) administers a system of training, continuing education and certification for state agency contract management personnel. Each state agency should ensure that the agency’s personnel complete the training and become certified under this section. 

 In addition, the following changes have been incorporated as part of S.B. No. 1681:

• All members of the governing body of a state agency must complete an abbreviated contract management course. This does not apply to a state agency that does not enter into any contracts. Training will be available no later than Sept. 1, 2014. 

• All state agencies that have a governing body must complete the SB1681 State Agency Governing Body Members Questionnaire (Word document).

• A contract manager now must be certified. 

For additional information, please view Requirements for Contract Managers.