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POL - Procurement Policy-Procedure 2004

  • YEAR CREATED: 2004
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document provides definitions and explanations of various terms related to procurement and purchasing processes in Osceola County, Florida. It defines terms such as FIRM, DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE, DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL, EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT, FIELD PURCHASE ORDER, INVITATION FOR BIDS, PRICE ANALYSIS, PRICE DATA, PROCUREMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, PURCHASE ORDER, QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER OR OFFEROR, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SPECIFICATION, STACKING, and USING AGENCY. The document also mentions the ability of the Board of County Commissioners to waive requirements and create a centralized purchasing system. It states that the purpose of the centralized purchasing system is to meet the needs of using agencies, provide quality supplies and services, minimize expenses, and ensure fair competition. The Purchasing Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for administering the provisions of the Chapter. Furthermore, the document delegates the authority to award contracts to other County officials, with different thresholds based on the amount of the procurement. The Purchasing Manager has the authority to award procurements up to $10,000, the County Manager up to $15,000, and Department Heads up to $6,500, all subject to the policies and procedures prescribed by the Purchasing Department. Additionally, the document specifies that all procurements exceeding fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) must be approved by the Purchasing Department, as per Section 3.05(D). Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the terms and processes related to procurement and purchasing in Osceola County, Florida, including the authority and approval requirements for different procurement amounts.
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