A yes answer indicates management involvement in this important function. A no answer indicates that a budget revision form should be submitted and approved before the requisition is processed. See Section III for Purchasing policies. A yes answer indicates that internal sources have been checked prior to submitting a requisition. A telephone bid is acceptable if specifications are limited in nature.
Departments can do telephone bids.
Written bids should be used if specifications are complex. The Purchasing department handles all written bids. A yes answer indicates that all purchasing policies and procedures were adhered to. See Section III for Purchasing policies. A yes answer indicates that management examines each requisition as it is prepared and does not pre-sign blank requisitions.