City-County_Procurement_Manual_FINAL_effective_July_2018.docx

The provided PDF document outlines the City/County Procurement Manual for the City of Yakima and Yakima County. It covers various aspects of purchasing procedures, ethical guidelines for Purchasing Division employees, requisition approval limits, signature authority, and the different types of purchase orders to be used. The manual also includes definitions of terms related to purchasing, guidelines for grant and federal funding procurement, controlled commodities requiring approval, thresholds for purchasing involvement based on dollar amounts, and procedures for emergency purchases, among other relevant information. The document emphasizes the importance of integrity, fairness, and transparency in procurement processes to ensure the best interests of the City/County and its citizens are upheld.