NMDIT News:

SANTA FE — The General Services Department and the Department of Information Technology will consolidate information technology (IT) purchasing to streamline and improve government operations through its State Purchasing Division starting Jan. 17. 

The move transitions all IT purchasing and contracts processes from the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to the General Services Department (GSD)—creating a one-stop shop for all state purchasing. 

“I am committed to ensuring a seamless transition of purchasing and contracts to GSD is seamless and will be a significant step forward in simplifying processes for all Departments,” Manny Barreras Cabinet Secretary DoIT said.

By modernizing and transitioning these processes, DoIT ensures state agencies can deliver IT projects more efficiently, effectively and on time. 

“This consolidation benefits state agencies, vendors, and New Mexico taxpayers alike,” Anna Silva, GSD Acting Cabinet Secretary said. “Centralizing procurement eliminates redundancies, boosts accountability, and simplifies processes, marking another step toward modernizing state government.” 

The consolidation reduces the number of contract templates from 12 to five, significantly simplifying the process for agencies and vendors alike. Additionally, it streamlines the tracking system into one agency. The move will provide faster processing times with streamlined workflows ensuring processes are completed more efficiently, saving time for state agencies.

GSD is committed to providing exceptional service to state agencies while upholding transparency and accountability in procurement. The department looks forward to working with its partners to ensure a seamless transition.