What is Wake County Public Schools Purchasing Policy ?

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* Make all purchases from the appropriate state term contract located at http://www.doa.state.nc.us/PandC/ or Wake County Public School System established contract, whenever one exists.



* If an item is an open market purchase (a term contract does not exist) the following shall apply; purchases over $2,500 require competition that may be obtained by the requestor. Purchases $5,000 and greater must be bid by the Purchasing Department.



* Methods of purchase include: Purchase orders for items over $25, school local fund checking accounts and procurement card for items up to $2,500 per transaction. All methods must follow the appropriate purchasing rules.