Foodstuffs and utensils. Dues for personal membership in associations or organizations. Nonfunctional office fixtures. Now, an emergency is an emergency and the Chief Procurement Officer must make a determination before the procurement takes place. When there is not time for the CPO to receive the information, you will be delegated the authority to make the determination required by statute to prevent loss of life, damage to property, or mitigate a threat to public health, welfare, or safety.
Most contract awards are mandatory use.
Purchase requisitions are used to establish and renew contract awards. Once a contract has expired, it is no longer valid. It is available on-line in SYSM or in hard copy. Training is considered a professional service. Different percentages apply.