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The Buying Plan is a list of contract opportunities expected to be released in the next two years or 24 months. The forecast is intended to help businesses prepare for upcoming opportunities, raise awareness about opportunities, and help increase transparency in spending.

Contract opportunities are grouped by contract type which include:

  • Consulting for Design and Engineering
  • Public Works/Horizontal Construction
  • Vertical and Building Construction
  • SaaS - Software as a Service
  • Goods and Services

The list includes the following information about each project:

  • Location
  • Tentative Release Date
  • Procurement Type
  • Procurement Law
  • Contract Type
  • Services 
  • Maximum Term/Length
  • Award Range
  • DCAMM Requirement (Y/N)
  • Additional bonding requirements (Y/N)
  • Description of the opportunity

Contact us at [email protected].

Additional Information

This plan includes projects that will be sourced through State contracts and other cooperative platforms. Including these projects helps to create a complete picture of the Buying Plan.