Are there any drawbacks to ordering through State Contracts?
Yes. Many of the vendors that hold state awards are not located in the immediate area; some are even located out of state, so delivery time may be longer than expected in some cases. Several contracts are limited, to certain models or makes and our choice of products may be limited or the items may be superior to what we need, such as a larger or more expensive model. Another drawback is that most contracts require ordering in “standard packages” which in some cases would require that we modify our requirements. Many of the newer state contracts however, do allow for many additional options that can be added to the purchase under the state contract.
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