Paul Thomas

Paul Thomas is a State Employee who supports the agency's procurement mission through the acquisition of specialized goods and services. In his role, he facilitates the procurement process to ensure the agency meets its operational requirements through strategic sourcing and contract management. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a strong preference for full and open competitions, with the vast majority of awards falling under No Set-Aside categories. There is a targeted commitment to the Minnesota Small Business Procurement Program, which accounts for a small percentage of the agency's contracting activity. His procurement focus is diversified across several technical domains. The primary area of expertise involves contact center operations and telemarketing bureaus. Additionally, he manages acquisitions related to industrial truck and trailer machinery manufacturing, motor vehicle supplies and parts wholesaling, and light truck and utility vehicle manufacturing. His portfolio also extends to the procurement of services for sewage treatment facilities.