Formulation of general policies and guidelines relating to public sector procurement for approval of the Board.
Publicize and explain the provision of this law
Subject to the threshold as may be set out by the board, certify all procurement prior to the award of contract.
Supervise the implementation of established procurement policies.
Monitor the prices of tendered items and keep a state database of standard prices.
Publish the details of major contracts in the procurement journals.
Maintain a state database of particulars and classification and categorization of the state contractors and service providers.
Undertake procurement research and surveys.
Organize training and development programs for procurement professionals.
Periodically revie the socio-economic effect of the policies on procurement and advise the board accordingly.
Prevent fraudulent and unfair procurement and where necessary apply administrative sanctions.
Review the procurement and award of contract procedures of every entity to which this law applies to.
Perform procurement audits and submit such report to the Governor Bi-Annually.
Introduce, develop, update and maintain related database and technology.
Coordinate relevant programs to build institutional capacity.
Accelerate investment in the state infrastructure through private sector funding by assisting the state government and it’s MDA’s to implement and establish effective Public Private Engagement in government procurement activities.
Ensure that robust, transparent, efficient and equitable processes are developed for the managing selection, development, procuring, implementation and monitoring of Public Private partnership projects; and that this process is applied consistently to all projects.
Ensure efficient execution of any concession agreement or contract entered by the state government.
Ensure that the advantages and requirements of Public private Partnership are well appreciated by the potential investors and other related stakeholders.
