Where to Start

The ITQ Process is a two-step process utilized by the Commonwealth to provide various types of services to Commonwealth agencies.

The first step is a pre-qualification process that is used to qualify suppliers for specific services described in the ITQ. To qualify for an ITQ contract, a supplier must meet unique qualification requirements as prescribed in each ITQ. This is done by submitting an electronic proposal via the PA Supplier Portal. Each submittal is evaluated, and if the proposal passes the minimum scoring criteria, the supplier is qualified and placed on a statewide contract along with the other suppliers that qualify.

The second step is a quoting process utilized by the agencies when services are required. This will be done through a Request for Quote process in which agencies develop a Statement of Work and request proposals from the qualified suppliers. This proposal may be as simple as pricing or as complex as a technical proposal with pricing.

One important aspect to note about the ITQ process is that qualification does not guarantee the receipt of any business by an individual supplier. Suppliers are encouraged to market their services to the agencies and to respond to as many Requests for Quotes as possible.

2. Current ITQ Contracts

Suppliers interested in doing business with the Commonwealth through an ITQ Contract, must first become registered as a Commonwealth Supplier. For more information about Supplier Registration, please view the Registration Guide - Registering As a Supplier

Once a supplier is registered with the Commonwealth, they must develop and submit a proposal along with all supporting documentation through the PASupplierPortal Website in order to qualify for one, all, or any combination of the Service Categories listed in Part I – Statement of Work. The Commonwealth will evaluate the proposal and supporting documentation to determine whether the supplier meets the minimum eligibility requirements. Suppliers must also complete and submit additional required documentation as specified in Part II – Bid Requirements for their proposal to be considered as being complete and responsive.

If you have any questions while you develop your proposal, direct them to the contact person listed in PART I – Statement of Work of that ITQ.

If you already know for which contract you want to qualify and are registered as a Commonwealth supplier, you may begin the qualification process by following the steps shown below under Starting the Qualification Process.

Starting the Qualification Process

1. Log On to the PA Supplier Portal , and then click on the Bidder tab.
2. Click on the Enterprise Applications navigation button on the left.
3. Click on the ITQ Proposal Administration link.
4. Click on the Proposal button.
5. Click on the drop down and select Create New.
6. Click View for the appropriate ITQ.
7. After you have reviewed Part I-IV scroll to the bottom of the page, then click on the Select this ITQ button.
8. Complete all required Steps and submit your proposal.

If you are a Commonwealth employee, and you require functionality on the ITQ website beyond the General User role, you must contact the Site Administrator, Margie Traynor, at 717-703-2940 or martraynor@pa.gov and discuss your requirements. To access any enhanced functionality, you must Login to the ITQ website using your CWOPA user identification and password.