Typical Purchasing ProcessNeed Identified by Customer

Need Communicated toPurchasing via Requisition

Specifications Established and Communicated to Potential SuppliersVia RFQ (Request for Quote) or RFP

(Request for Proposal)

Bids are Accepted for the appropriate Period of Time for the Dollar

Threshold Involved

Purchasing Opens bids per StateRegulations and Evaluates the Offers

To Sell by Prospective Vendors

Low Bidder(s) is Identified and Award Is Made via Purchase Order

Goods are Received and Inspected by Customer

Accounts Payable Process to Follow