Your state procurement monthly newsletter

The fiscal year 2025 closeout deadlines for OMES Central Purchasing (CP), OMES Construction and Properties (CAP) and OMES Real Estate and Leasing Services (REALS) are now available.

Review the recent CPO Announcement for a complete list of deadlines.

Please review this Procurement Information Memorandum regarding GSA contracts. Effective immediately, agencies can utilize any GSA contract that is designated for state and local use without the need for three quotes.

View all current PIMs.

Thank you for joining WorkQuest Oklahoma and OMES Central Purchasing for the Jan. 22 State Use agency call.

If you were unable to join, a live recording is now available. You may also review the Q&A document, which addresses questions from the meeting.

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Nicole Dansereau for service inquiries and WorkQuest Oklahoma Customer Service for product/order inquiries. 

The following statewide contracts are currently open for solicitations:

• SW0699: Herbicide and related chemicals.
• SW0817E: Electrical supplies MRO.
• SW0780: Non-IT translation and interpretation services.
• SW0817PA: Paint and related supplies.
• SW1006PA: Full catalog of Palo Alto products and services.
• SW0132: Temporary employment services.
• SW0133: Non-IT consulting services.
• SW1041: Software 2024 supplement.

This process helps new vendors join statewide contracts, driving value for Oklahoma.

View all bidding opportunities.

The following resources are available to help agencies navigate PeopleSoft:

• PeopleSoft Financials User Guide PUM 48.
• PeopleSoft Financials Delegation User Guide.
• Tips on Processing Change Orders.

The following resources are available to help agencies navigate the Computer Ordering Widget (COW):

• COW PeopleSoft Requisition user guide.
• ServiceNow Order Replacement.

• Feb. 25 from 10-11 a.m.
• Join via Zoom.

• March 18 from 10-11 a.m.
• Join via Zoom.

• News and updates
• Upcoming events
• Tips and tricks
• Agency resources
• We want to hear from you!

Review the latest announcements for certified procurement officers.

• Updated PeopleSoft COR manuals.
• January CP Listens live recording.
• Central Purchasing contacts.
• Updated P-card Policy and Procedures.

Please take this brief survey rating your experience with OMES Central Purchasing.

Step-by-step video(s) and user manuals available in Workday@OK Learning for agency CPOs using PeopleSoft strategic sourcing for solicitations.

Course title: OMES | CPO - eProcurement Training for State Agencies; Using PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing for Solicitations.

If you have questions about anything in this newsletter,
please contact
central.purchasing@omes.ok.gov.