6220: Bid Requirements

The Board of Directors of the Bellevue School District recognizes the importance of maximizing the use of district resources, the need for sound business practices in spending public money, the requirement of complying with state and federal laws governing purchasing, the importance of standardized purchasing regulations, and the need for clear documentation in meeting auditing requirements.

The Superintendent or designee has the authority and responsibility for procurement within the budgets approved by the Board. The Superintendent may delegate such authority to procurement staff or other designees as the Superintendent deems appropriate. Procurement methods and spending thresholds are detailed in the accompanying procedure.

The Superintendent or designee is authorized to establish bidding and contract awarding procedures consistent with state and federal law. Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to, procurement methods and spending thresholds, a statement prohibiting conflict of interest, and any exceptions to bid requirements.

The Superintendent or designee is also authorized to direct expenditures and purchases within the limits of the detailed annual budget for the school year. Staff who obligate the district without prior authorization may be held personally responsible for the payment of such obligations.

The Bellevue School District has elected to adopt the three-year grace period to implement federal procurement policies as set forth in 2CFR 200.110.

Cross References

Board Policy 5251 Conflict to Interest

Board Policy 6210 Purchasing: Authorization and Control

Board Policy 6230 Relations with Vendors

Legal References

RCW 28A.335.190	Advertising for bids — Competitive bid procedures — Purchases from inmate work programs — Telephone or written quotation solicitation, limitations — Emergencies
RCW 28A.400.330	Crimes Against Children — Contractor Employees — Termination of Contract
RCW 39.04.155	Small works roster contract procedures — Limited public works process Definition
RCW 39.04.280	Competitive Bidding Requirements — Exemptions
RCW 39.29.160	Bid Awards-Considerations-Requirements and criteria to be set forth-Negotiations-Use of enterprise vendor registrations and bid notification system
RCW 39.30.060	Bids on public works — Identification, substitution of contractors
Chapter. 39.34 RCW	Interlocal Cooperation Act
RCW 43.19.1911	Competitive Bids — Notice Of Modification Or Cancellation — Cancellation Requirements — Lowest Responsible Bidder — Preferential Purchase — Life Cycle Costing
2 CFR 200.110	Effective/applicability date
2 CFR 200.318-.326	Procurement Standards
34 CFR 85	Debarment and Suspension
7CFR 210.10	National School Lunch Program
7CFR 215.14	Non-Discrimination
7CFR 220.16	School Breakfast Program
7CFR 225.17	Summer Food Service Program
7CFR 226.22	Child and Adult Care Food Program
7 CFR 250.50	Contract Requirements and Procurement
34 CFR § 80.36	Procurement
34 CFR § 85	Debarment and Suspension