Purchasing Policy-PUR.001.docx

The document is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for purchasing goods and services on behalf of the College. It outlines the procedures for initiating and processing Purchase Orders (POs), Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), Sole Source purchases, No Bid purchases, Cooperative Purchases, General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Change Orders, Information Technology purchases, Invoices, Lease Agreements, Independent Contractors, Equipment Maintenance, Contract Signatures, Purchasing Card Activities, EBay and Online Sellers purchases, Surplus property disposal, and Purchases with Federal Dollars. The SOP also covers training requirements, responsibilities, and the roles of various personnel involved in the purchasing process. It emphasizes compliance with Board policies, accreditation criteria, and state/federal regulations.