POLICY OBJECTIVE

To establish system wide contracting and procurement policy as required by Education Code 89036.

POLICY STATEMENT

There are several industry-standard methods that may be used for soliciting and awarding contracts.

Some of the more common ones are:

Invitation For Bid (IFB)
Request For Proposal (RFP)
Request For Quotation (RFQ)

In addition, Policy sections 301 and 501 allow for the use of an informal solicitation process in certain circumstances. Such acquisitions must be in accordance with campuses’ policies and procedures for informal solicitations.

When choosing which methodology to use, a campus should consider the procurement objective; including but not limited to, the requirements of the goods or services being procured, the estimated dollar value of the resultant contract, any legislative and policy requirements, and the best interest of the CSU. If the objectives change during the process, the procurement process should be restarted using the appropriate process or formally modified through appropriate written notification to potential vendors.

The determination for award of contract must be in conformance with the evaluation process and methodology specified in the solicitation document. Only responsible and responsive firms may be awarded a contract.

All bids/proposals may be rejected in any case where the campus determines that the bids/proposals received are not in the best interests of the CSU.

APPLICABILITY AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

REVISION HISTORY

RESOURCES AND REFERENCE MATERIALS

Useful Guidelines:

Related Principles:

Sound Business Practices:

Laws, State Codes, Regulations and Mandates:

COGNIZANT OFFICE(S)

CO Manager:

Tom Roberts
Director, Contract Services & Procurement
CSU Office of the Chancellor
troberts@calstate.edu

Subject Expert:

Tom Roberts
Director, Contract Services & Procurement
CSU Office of the Chancellor
troberts@calstate.edu

Affinity Group:

Procurement and Support Services Officers

CSU POLICY