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Formal competitive solicitation postings or publication on an organization's website shall not be accepted as it discourages true competition. Effective FY2023 such postings shall be via a public forum for example the Florida Administrative Registry, local newspaper, etc. The Division shall pre -approve all scopes of work for projects funded under this agreement. Also, to receive reimbursement from the Division, the Sub -Recipient shall provide the Division with a suspension and debarment form for each vendor that performed work under the agreement. Furthermore, if requested by the Division, the Sub -Recipient shall provide copies of solicitation documents including responses and justification of vendor selection. Contracts may include: State Term Contract: A State Term Contract is a contract that is competitively procured by the Division of State Purchasing for selected products and services for use by agencies and eligible users. Florida agencies and eligible users may use a request for quote to obtain written pricing or services information from a state term contact vendor for commodities or contractual services available on a state term contract from that vendor. Use of state term contracts is mandatory for Florida agencies in accordance with section 287.056, Florida Statutes. Alternate Contract Source: An Alternate Contract Source is a contract let by a federal, state, or local government that has been approved by the Department of Management Services, based on a determination that the contract is cost-effective and in the best interest of the state, for use by one or all Florida agencies for purchases, without the requirement of competitive procurement. Alternate contract sources are authorized by subsection 287.042(16), Florida Statutes, as implemented by Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code. General Services Administration Schedules: The General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency of the United States Government. States, tribes, and local governments, and any instrumentality thereof (such as local education agencies or institutions of higher education) may participate in the GSA Cooperative Purchasing Program.). Refer to the appropriate GSA Schedule for additional requirements. N. Piggybacking The practice of procurement by one agency using the agreement of another agency is called piggybacking. The ability to piggyback onto an existing contract is not unlimited. The Sub - Recipient's written procurement policy shall be submitted to the Division and shall allow for piggybacking. The existing contract shall contain language or other legal authority authorizing third parties to make purchases from the contract with the vendor's consent. The terms and conditions of the new contract, including the Scope of Work, shall be substantially the same as those of the existing contract and approved by the Division. The piggyback contract shall not exceed the existing contract in scope or volume of goods or services. A Sub -Recipient shall not use the preexisting contract merely as a "basis to begin negotiations" for a broader or materially different contract. Section 215.971, Florida Statutes Statutory changes enacted by the Legislature impose additional requirements on grant and Sub - Recipient agreements funded with federal or state financial assistance. Section 215.971(1) states: An agency agreement that provides state financial assistance to a Recipient or Sub -Recipient, as those terms are defined in section215.97, Florida Statutes, or that provides federal financial assistance to a Sub -Recipient, as defined by applicable United States Office of Management and Budget circulars, shall include all of the following: 53