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Federal Procurement Thresholds: Should an Entity Implement a Lower Threshold?
Federal procurement policies require a maximum threshold of $250,000 of expenditures paid to a vendor for a sealed bid or proposal to be necessary (this is not applicable for Arizona school districts as they are required to follow more stringent … read more
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Arizona School District Procurement Updates and Reminders
The start of a new fiscal year comes with changes, and one of the big changes starting July 1, 2019 that school districts will need to incorporate for day-to-day purchasing activities relates to guidelines for requesting quotes. Although, there had … read more
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Arizona School District Procurement – When is a Competitive Bid Not Needed?
Arizona school districts are subject to a myriad of laws and regulations regarding procurement, which is the act of obtaining or procuring goods or services, often via a competitive bidding process. Effective procurement procedures are beneficial in several ways. They … read more
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