Generally, the bid inquiry number is comprised of the department number, requisition number and central buyer identifier. Room A location within the Purchasing Department where current RFQs and RFPs are posted for review and copies obtained by interested suppliers. Bid Threshold Amount over which competitive bids are required, except in already established contracts or requests for waiver of competitive bids. Departments may receive only one blanket order per fund per supplier each year. Budget Year Split Dividing of purchase cost over budget years.
Specific detail is recorded in the purchase order distribution panel.
Buyer Purchasing Department staff member authorized to commit OSU to a purchase order or contract. Also, the department to whom the Purchasing Department has delegated buying authority via the on-line procurement system. A federal program giving preference to products mined or produced in the United States. A State of Ohio law giving economic preference to suppliers within Ohio or border states. Capital Improvement A renovation to an existing building or construction of a new building funded by monies specially appropriated by the Controlling Board.