The vast
majority of purchases require that departments
properly plan their purchasing
actions. Departments must allow for solicitation
of competition and purchase order processing
time when establishing requirements. The time
required to issue a purchase order and obtain
the goods or services, after receipt of the
purchase requisition, varies greatly, as UAA
procurement officers have to comply with many
requirements including state statute and
University regulations which occasionally cause
delays in the process.
The
requisitioning department is responsible for
defining quality, quantity, specifications,
delivery date requirements and all other
pertinent information essential to a proper
purchase. It is the responsibility of the
Procurement Services Department to originate,
control, and analyze quotations, bids and
proposals.
