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SOP - Centralized Purchasing 1996

  • YEAR CREATED: 1996
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
This document is a set of regulations and procedures related to purchasing and procurement in a county government. It outlines the responsibilities and authority of the purchasing office, including submitting reports, debarring irresponsible bidders, and making emergency purchases. The document also mentions the ability to delegate authority, prescribe forms, require statistical data, cancel invitations to bid, waive competitive bidding requirements for small purchases, and establish inspection and compliance programs. The purchasing agent is responsible for preparing a purchasing manual and enforcing its provisions. There is also an advisory committee on standardization to develop county-wide standards for supplies and services. The document further discusses formal bidding exceptions and the use of multi-step purchasing methods. Additionally, it states that any sealed pricing and bid information from vendors found unacceptable during the technical evaluation shall be returned unopened. Overall, the document provides guidelines for the procurement process in the county government, including the handling of unacceptable bids.
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