The Master Services Agreement (MSA) streamlines ordering procedures for state agencies, cities, counties, special districts, educational, and other public entities to quickly secure commercial services. The MSA is published by the California Department of General Services (DGS). DGS has already performed in-depth reviews of vendors' capabilities and rates, and prequalified contractors such as ICF International to fulfill a wide range of professional consulting services. You can find ICF International in the Business and Management Consulting Services Master Services Agreement.

Follow these easy steps to get the best value for your program resources:

Step 1—Prepare a Statement of Work describing the scope of activities to be accomplished.

Step 2—Send the Statement to prequalified contractors within the selected category.

Step 3—Evaluate contractor responses and select an awardee.

Step 4—Under your direction, the awardee undertakes work and invoices you directly.

For more information about the MSA, visit http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov.