Do reimbursable supplies required in a BOCES Career and Technical Education Program have to be competitively bid?
Yes, in most cases, unless the items are not typical supply items, which cannot be pre-planned for purchase, when used in the daily instructional activities. In some cases it may be extremely difficult to anticipate the requirements for these types of supplies. As is clear, in the case of an auto repair training program, it would be difficult for the instructor to anticipate how many and what type spark plugs are going to be used during the school year. Some of these items are available on State Contract and can be ordered as needed through these contracts. If during the year, a teacher anticipates a large purchase of any of these “reimbursable” items, the need should be brought to the attention of the Purchasing Department and a decision will be made as to the need for quotations or public bidding.
