In accordance with ARS § 41-2636 of the Arizona Procurement Code all state governmental units are required to endeavor to set aside one percent (1%) of new purchases or contracts for products, materials, and services from Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB), certified nonprofit agency for disabled individuals (C-NADI), or Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI).

Set Aside Contracts

Set aside contracts may be agency, multiple agency or Statewide Contracts (cooperative contracts).  For a listing of the current Set Aside contracts administered by SPO, see the following.
--> Go to Set Aside Contracts

Set Aside Database

SPO provides a database of all registered Set Aside suppliers and their respective products and services.
--> Go to Set Aside Database

Set Aside Committee

To direct SPO’s application of the Set Aside program, ARS 41-2636 establishes a standing committee appointed by the Director of Administration. For information on the committee, their meeting calendar, and/or meeting minutes, see the following.
--> Go to Set Aside Committee

Set Aside Calendar

A calendar of upcoming Set Aside meetings.
--> Go to Set Aside Calendar

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Agendas and Minutes of past Set Aside Committee meetings.
--> Go to Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Set Aside Resources

The following resources are available for agencies seeking to establish their own Set Aside contracts or initiate new Statewide Contracts via the Set Aside program. Resources also include forms for prospective Set Aside contractors to propose Set Aside contracts for consideration by the committee.

• C-NANDI Application (file: )

Set Aside Reports

• October 20, 2011 -- FY2011 Set Aside Report (file: )

• October 14, 2010 -- FY2010 Set Aside Report (file: )

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