General Information
Examples of Commodities and Services Purchased
| • Offices & Lab Furnishings • Office Equipment • Data Processing Equipment • Office & Data Supplies • Instructional Materials • Janitorial & Maintenance |
• Construction • Plumbing • Landscaping • Printing • Marketing • Painting |
• Temporary Personnel • Food Services • Security Services • Vending Services • Banking Services • Electrical & HVAC |
Methods of Purchase
Equipment, materials, and services are procured in the following ways:
| Item(s) to be Purchased | Condition(s) | Method of Purchase |
| Equipment, Materials, Supplies | Available on established State Term Contracts | Purchase in accordance with the contract terms |
| Equipment, Materials, Supplies | Not available on established State Term Contracts and Total is not over $25,000.00 |
May be purchased locally, by soliciting competitive quotations or bids, or Purchase through Local Term Contracts Local (Agency) Term Contracts may be established by Procurement when conditions warrant, after bid solicitation, for a one-year term and not to exceed the $25,000.00 agency delegation. |
| Equipment, Materials, Supplies | Not available on established State Term Contracts, and Total is over $25,000.00 |
The state Division of Purchase and Contract solicits bids |
| Small Dollar Purchases | Under $2,500.00 | May be purchased by several methods: • VISA Purchasing Card (P-Card) • Purchase Order • Check Request Method to use depends on dollar limits and delegations NOTE: P-card can not be used to purchase any type of equipment ($1,000.00 or more). This will include all types of computer(s) desktop or laptop regardless of price. |
| Construction Services | Under $300,000.00 | Purchase locally, by competitive bidding |
| Construction Services | Over $300,000.00 | Must be sent to the state Construction office for approval |
| Equipment Rental, Other Contractual Services |
Purchase locally; solicit proposals and bids when necessary or desired |

