Procurement Principles
What is the term for buying from only one vendor with documented justification?
Sole Source
In Back to the Future, what year does Marty McFly travel to in the DeLorean?
1955
Which contract clause allows additional work without issuing a new contract?
Change/Modification Clause
Which British band released the album Dark Side of the Moon in 1973?
Pink Floyd
What is a “punch list”?
A list of remaining work items before final project acceptance
What is the main reason governments use competitive bidding?
Fairness, transparency, and value
In The Godfather, who is the head of the Corleone family?
Vito Carleone
What action can the government take if a contractor fails to meet standards?
Termination for cause / default. FIRE THEM.
Which artist is known as the “Queen of Pop” and released Like a Prayer?
Madonna
What type of procurement is allowed when there is an immediate threat to life, health, or property?
Emergency procurement
What must be done before work starts on a project?
Sign a contract/Issue a PO
Which 1994 movie follows a man with a low IQ through several decades of U.S. history?
Forrest Gump
What insurance covers damage to a project during construction?
Builder’s risk insurance
What band had hits in the 1980s with Every Breath You Take and Roxanne?
The Police
Why do departments submit formal requisitions?
To authorize the purchase and ensure it is budgeted and necessary
What procurement method allows agencies to buy from another government or consortium?
Piggyback / cooperative purchasing
In Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, who trains Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force?
Yoda
What contract clause protects the government from contractor delays caused by unforeseen site conditions or weather?
Differing site conditions / Force majeure clause
Which band released the 2002 album A Rush of Blood to the Head, featuring hits like “Clocks”?
Coldplay
Name two documents that are core to a construction contract.
Scope of Work / Plans and Specifications / Contract Agreement (any two)
What process evaluates a vendor’s experience, reliability, and past performance before awarding a contract?
Responsibility determination / vendor evaluation
In The Matrix, what color pill does Neo take to see the real world?
Red
What financial mechanism in a contract adjusts the contractor’s payment based on changes in labor or material costs over time? (Out of Contractor's Control)
Escalation clause / price adjustment clause
Who won multiple Grammys for the 2015 album 1989, including Album of the Year?
Taylor Swift
What is a “cure notice”?
Written notice requiring a vendor to fix performance issues before further action