Purchasing Guides
Small Purchasing Guide
This purchasing reference guide is designed specifically for state agencies. This publication deals with statutes, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to informal quotations. It also answers questions and provides information on a variety of purchasing issues faced by agencies.
- Small Purchasing Guide JUL- 2011
Contract Administration Roles
- Contract Administration Roles MAR-2011
Purchasing Reference Guide
Click on the links below to view or print a copy of each chapter.
- Cover JUL-2011
- Table of Contents JUL-2011
- Chapter 1: Introduction FEB-2002
- Chapter 2: Understanding Public Purchasing JUL-2011
- Chapter 3: The Acquisition Process FEB-2002
- Chapter 4: Delegated Authority JUL-2011
- Chapter 5: Vendor Registration & Bid Notification System MAR-2013
- Chapter 6: Developing Specifications OCT-2003
- Chapter 7: Request for Quotations - Small Purchases JUL-2011
- Chapter 8: Invitation to Bid JUL-2011
- Chapter 9: Request for Proposals JUL-2011
- Chapter 10: Evaluation and Awards JUL-2011
- Chapter 11: Contracts, Price Agreements, Leases JUL-2011
- Chapter 12: Professional and Consultant Services JUL-2011
- Chapter 13: Sales & Use Tax Exemption JUL-2011
- Chapter 14: Emergency Purchases JUL-2011
- Chapter 15: Sole Source AUG-2002
- Chapter 16: Food Service and Concessions JUL-2011
- Chapter 17: Rehabilitation Facilities & Correctional Industries JUL-2011
- Chapter 18: Exceptions to Bidding JUL-2011
- Chapter 19: Information Technology JUL-2011
- Chapter 20: PrintingJUL-2011
- Chapter 21: Ethics and Vendor Relationships JUN-2002
- Chapter 22: ReportsJUL-2011
- Chapter 23: Surplus Property Disposal & Trade-Ins JUN-2004
- Chapter 24: Terms and Conditions JAN-2012
- Chapter 25: Public Works JUL-2011
- Chapter 26: Vehicle Purchases JUL-2011
- Appendix A-1: Rules of the Division of Purchasing
- Appendix A-2: Reciprocal Preference Information
- Appendix A-3: Zone and Area Maps for Statewide Contracts MAY-2003
- Appendix A-4: Frequently Asked Questions JUL-2011