Purchasing/Procurement Policies (FAQ)

Bid Solicitation (IFB/RFQ/RFP)
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Purchase Order Terms & Conditions

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GENERAL PURCHASING POLICIES

The T is committed to the competitive bidding process to the maximum extent possible. The function of the Procurement Department is to obtain supplies and services in the most cost-effective manner and to provide fair and equitable access and treatment of all persons doing business with The T.

Persons using the Q&A information are cautioned that the purpose is to provide a quick overview of the key procedures and policies of The T and to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

The T requires the highest ethical standards of conduct from T employees and persons doing business with The T. Certain conduct such as offering gifts, gratuities or discounts to T employees to influence their decisions in the purchasing process are expressly prohibited. Any person proposing to do business with The T should carefully examine the ethics provision of The T’s Procurement Department’s policies and conduct themselves accordingly.

The T’s policies also enable The T to debar and suspend a supplier on a variety of grounds. Persons doing business with The T are cautioned to familiarize themselves regarding these policies and conduct themselves accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can do business with the T?

How does the Purchasing Department solicit business?

Can T employees other than those in the Purchasing Department make purchases?

Can the T purchase without competition?

How are potential bidders selected?

Is the time and date for receipt ever changed?

Can modifications, corrections or withdrawals be made to a bid, proposal or quotation?

When must bids be received?

Who may be present at a public opening?

Who awards T contracts?

When does the T terminate a contract?

Can a contractor be debarred or suspended from bidding?

How can I find out about the results of current solicitation?

How does the T dispose of surplus?