Procurement

Procurement is the purchasing of goods and services. It is a process, which involves planning, drafting specifications, bid advertisement, and awarding and managing the contract. Good procurement consists of four principles; free and open competition, fairness and integrity, responsive and responsible contractors, and transparency.

All entities using Federal Funds must follow procurement guidelines.

Equipment Purchase & Capital Expenditures

• Equipment and Capital Expenditure Pre-Approval Request Form
• Equipment Purchases Reference Sheet
• Pre-Approved Equipment List

Reference Sheets

• Procurement Regulations and Guidance for Child Nutrition Programs
• Buy American Provision Reference Sheet
• Code of Conduct Reference Sheet
• Geographic Preference Reference Sheet
• Procurement Procedure Plan Reference Sheet
• Procurement Reference Sheet
• Noncompetitive Procurement Reference Sheet
• Procurement Vocabulary Reference Sheet

Tools and Resources

OSPI Resources

• Getting Started - Procurement Checklist
• Getting Started - Procurement Plan and Code of Conduct Template
• Informal Bid Solicitation Record
• Small Purchase Quote
• Procurement Training - Canvas

External Resources

• Guide for Summer Sponsors on How to Purchase High Quality Meals (FRAC)
• USDA Guide: Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs
• USDA Market Basket Analysis Webinar
• USDA's Buy American Summary
• WSDA "A School's Guide to Purchasing Washington-Grown Food"

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