Are there deadlines relating to amending any contracts?
Yes, there is a deadline that all amendments or budgets should be executed no later than 90 days before the end of the contract term. It is very important that contractors make every effort to plan their expenditures during the first nine months of the contract to ensure this deadline is met. Exceptions will require a reason for the delay in addition to the written justification. Q: Please explain DSHSs contract numbering system. A: DSHSS contract number consists of the ten digit vendor number (IRS number, state agency number, or social security number) + check digit + [1) if applicable, a letter may appear here which indicates that DSHS has entered into more than one contractual relationship with this entity in the same fiscal year; 2) an * here indicates that this contract is exempt from our internal review process] fiscal year in which contract ends + contract attachment number [if applicable, a letter may appear at the end which indicates an amendment or budget revision has been pr
