The California State University System has entered into and is expanding a series of contracts for commonly required commodities and services. These contracts are issued by the Chancellor's Office, or by individual campuses acting on behalf of the Trustees of the CSU, for use by all CSU entities. The Division Executive may elect to delegate this authority to the Department level. Competitive bidding is not required. Procurement Cards A purchase order is probably the least cost effective method for procuring low dollar value goods.
Some restrictions apply.
All payments are made in accordance with the California State Prompt Payment Act. All Other Payments are made Pursuant to Government Code, Section 926.17, which requires State agencies which acquire property or services pursuant to a contract with a business to pay that business for each complete delivered item of property or services by the date set forth in the contract or, if no payment date is specified in the contract, within 50 calendar days after the postmark date of the invoice. If formal bids are required, they are solicited from at least three vendors and will include the department's suggested vendors. The bids state an opening date and time. All formal bid openings are open to the public and may be attended by any interested party.