Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-5-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 356-X-5-.04 - Purchasing

(1) All purchasing will be done in conformity with the Alabama State Bid Law and with sound ethical business practices (Alabama State Bid Law, Act No. 217, Alabama Law Special Session, 1967). Expenditures included in the budget as approved by the Board at the beginning of each school year will be authorized by the executive director.

(2) Commodities bought by the ASFA shall be purchased at the lowest possible cost, consistent with governing laws and an adequate standard of quality usually through competitive bidding. Employees of the Board responsible for the expenditure of public funds are held to a high level of accountability.

(3) When soliciting bids, all reasonable methods will be used in order to ensure full and free competition. Care will be exercised to ensure that bids are solicited sufficiently in advance of bid announcement to allow bidders adequate opportunity to prepare and submit their bids.

(4) All purchases must be based on properly issued and approved purchase orders.

(5) Local purchases shall be made consistent with the sound business practices fostered by this Board. Purchases shall be made either by or with the written approval of the executive director or his designee.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-5-.04

Filed September 30, 1982.

Statutory Authority: H.J.R. 145, September 17, 1971.