Are school districts required to follow the purchasing guidelines and the School District Procurement Rules for cumulative purchases?
Yes. Districts must follow the appropriate requirements for cumulative purchases that meet the oral quotation, written quotation, and competitive bidding thresholds. Cumulative purchases consist of total annual purchases of like items, such as office or janitorial supplies. Districts should review cumulative purchases of like items from all vendors for the previous fiscal year, and obtain oral or written quotations or perform formal competitive bidding procedures for the current year, as needed, based on the total dollar amount spent in prior years and any anticipated changes for the current year.
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