ART - Purchasing Policies & Procedures 2004

The document provides definitions and explanations of various terms and concepts related to purchasing and procurement. It covers topics such as performance specifications, personal services, pre-performance conferences, pre-qualification of bidders, purchasing records, professional services, proprietary information, protests, proposals, public bid opening, purchasing authority, purchase orders, request for proposals (RFP), requisitions, responsible bidder, restrictive specifications, revenue generating contracts, selected source purchases, services, sole source purchases, specifications, suppliers/contractors, users, value analysis, vendors, and work orders. The document aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the terminology and processes involved in purchasing and procurement.