Bulletin 3.5. ~ Procurement and Contracting Procedures

NOTE: The latest version of Bulletin 3.5 is provided via this webpage, and is subject to revision on a quarterly basis, or as needed.  This webpage, and only this webpage, shall be the official source for current State procurement and contracting policies and procedures.  There is no official printed version of Bulletin 3.5.  Any printed copies of Bulletin 3.5 may be out of date and must not be relied upon.  Users are encouraged to bookmark this webpage (but do not bookmark any of the specific links herein, as each link is subject to update).  

• Bulletin 3.5 Revision Process

  • Look for revisions on or about January, April, July, and October

  • Revision History (noting section by section changes)

• Bulletin 3.5 ~ Procurement & Contracting Procedures

  • Bulletin 3.5 Current Version, updated 12/07/23, posted 03/22/24

  • Bulletin 3.5 (and Bulletin 5) ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds – Solicitation Requirements - Addendum 10-1-21

• Bulletin 3.5 ~ Guidance Documents, Templates and Aids

  • 02-09-24 - Secretary of Administration Memo on Bulletin 3.5 Administrative Corrections

  • 12-07-23 - Secretary of Administration Memo on Bulletin 3.5 Update

  • IT Procurement Guideline - Procurement and Contracting specific to Information Technology

  • Standard State Contracting Templates & Forms - Including Attachment C (links to the Office of Purchasing & Contracting website)

  • Contracting Waiver Plan Template

  • Contract File Checklist

  • Form AA-14 ~ Contract Summary and Certification

  • Using Performance Measures in Contracts & Grants (RBA Guide)

• Purchasing and Contracting Help - Office of Purchasing & Contracting (OPC)

  • Call: (802) 828-2211 or email: SOV.OPC@Vermont.gov

• Bulletin 3.5 Questions and Help - Agency of Administration

  • Call or email your assigned Finance & Management Budget Analyst

• Previous Versions of Bulletin 3.5

  • Bulletin 3.5 ~ Previous version (dated 12/04/23)

  • Bulletin 3.5 ~ Previous version (dated 12/16/19)

    • Previous Training Presentation dated July 1, 2016 - Bulletin 3.5

  • Bulletin 3.5 ~ Previous version (dated December 12, 2018, with updated AA-14 links 1-8-19)

  • Bulletin 3.5 ~ Previous version (March 29, 2018 updated AA-14 link 10-10-18)

  • Bulletin 3.5 ~ Previous version (December 15, 2017)

  • Bulletin 3.5 ~ Previous version (July 1, 2016 - December 14, 2017)

  •  7/15/2008 - 6/30/2016

    • Addendum - Act 54

    • Addendum - Engineering & Architecture Design Service