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Department of Procurement & Supply Presents: Procurement 101 Purchasing Commodities and Services at the University of Maryland. Who We Are. Director James Stirling. Small & Minority Business Programs Administrator Victoria Leatherwood Compliance Specialist Kathryn Harris.
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Department of Procurement & Supply Presents:Procurement 101Purchasing Commodities and Services at theUniversity of Maryland
Director James Stirling Small & Minority Business Programs Administrator Victoria Leatherwood Compliance Specialist Kathryn Harris I.T. Support Staff (Comptroller) Joseph Lederman Associate Director Supplies & Services James Haley Location: Chesapeake Bldg Assistant Director Physical Distribution Vacant Location: PDC Associate Director Construction & Facilities Services Vacant Location: 0410 Service Bldg Assistant Director Delegated Procurement Marty Newman Location: Chesapeake Bldg • Coordinators • Mary Ann Zimmerman • Bruce Brewer • April Weimer Terrapin Trader Manager Mike Painter Storekeepers Carl Merica Lamont Timmons Support Staff George Shettle Construction & A/E Coordinators Rex Fitch Thomas Blanchard Belle Gentry Procurement Specialists Denise Elliott Buyers/Buyer Assoc. Christine O’Brien Jennifer Ireland Tanida Sombatpium Purchasing Card Administrator Kristina Libby Support Staff Kristin Stenson Procurement Specialists Paula Mandelman Vickie Underwood Lucy Sanchez Patty Butner Buyers Kathy Barrett Jeffrey Turner Administration Tammy Yanulevich Melvin Contee Transportation & Distribution Manager Doug Waterman Storekeepers Nick Trainor George Williams Harry Teabout Charles Koehnlein Facilities Manager Karen Elvidge Procurement Specialists Lisa Thompson Vickie Stoner Support Staff Carole Simpson Administration Business Manager Harry Sheets Support Staff Tracey Schlegel General Stores Manager Sidney Salazar Support Staff Leslie Siciak Commodities & Services
MISSION • In support of the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, outreach and collaborative partnerships with the greater community, the Department of Procurement and Supply will: • Establish and administer contracts effectively • Procure facilities, goods and services for best value • Delegate procurement authority to promote efficiency • Provide value-added physical distribution services • Ensure University business is conducted in a fair and open environment, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Contacting Procurement • Procurement & Supply Home Page www.purchase.umd.edu • Main Information 301-405-5813 • Main Fax 301-314-9565
6 Steps to Procurement • Step 1 Consider borrowing or purchasing used or environmentally friendly • Step 2 Purchase from in-house sources, if available. • Step 3 Determine if the State requires that we purchase the goods or services from “Preference Providers”. • Step 4 Use a Delegated Tool if within Delegated Procurement Authority.
6 Steps to Procurement (con’t) • Step 5 Submit a Requisition for Purchase to the Department of Procurement and Supply. For competitive purchases include: • Requisition for Purchase • Specifications • Performance requirements • Estimated dollar amount • Funding source • click here: Instructions for How to Prepare a Requisition
6 Steps to Procurement (con’t) • Step 6 Contact the Department of Procurement and Supply with questions/concerns • Main Information 301-405-5813 • Main Fax 301-314-9565 • Note: This training does not cover Construction/Facilities Procurement. Contact Karen Elvidge (301-405-3269)
Code of Ethics • Give Vendors Fair and Equal Consideration • Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure • Do Not Accept Gifts or Gratuities such as • Tickets to sporting or entertainment events, golf outings, meals
Code Of Ethics (Continued) • Avoid Appearance of Conflict of Interest • Do not place orders with relatives or firms with whom you have some ownership or relationship • Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation
Types of Procurements • Delegated to Departments • Processed by Procurement & Supply: • Micro • Simplified • Formal • Sole Source • Also Construction/Facilities Procurement, but specifics are not covered in this training. Contact Karen Elvidge (301-405-3269)
Delegated Procurement • Campus has authority to spend up to $5,000* • *Purchasing Card • *Small Procurement Orders • *Consultant Contract up to $5,000 • Master Contracts • Travel Card * Stringing, or splitting a need to avoid the delegated authority, is prohibited.
Delegated Procurement • Primary Tool: Purchasing Card • Cardholder Agreement and Training with Test Required • Purchases limited to $5,000 or less per transaction • Certain Items/Services Restricted (Click here for specifics)
Purchasing Card • Issued in Individual’s Name • Not for Personal Purchases • No Cash and Cash Equivalents (gift cards, etc.) • Not for Travel or Restaurants • Cards Must NOT be shared • No Splitting Orders to Bypass Procurement Regulations • Pay Fair and Reasonable Prices
Master Contracts • Approx. 50 Master Contracts available • Many Master Contracts with Small and Minority Vendors • Office Supplies, Computer Peripherals, MRO Supplies available through General Stores • See Listing on website (Click here for link – requires UM user ID and password)
Types of Procurements Issued by Procurement & Supply Classification by Size, Initiated by Requisition • Micro Procurement <$5,000 • Simplified Procurement >$5,000 but <$100,000 • Formal Procurement >$100,000 • *Sole Source – Any Amount >$5,000
Requisition for Purchase • Transaction is generally initiated by creating a Requisition and submitting it to Procurement and Supply (Click here for Instructions) • Requisition Form on website (Click here to access form) • Assignment of Requisition Numbers on website
Requisition Must Have • Approval by authorized signatory (authorization card on file in Procurement & Supply) • Clear specifications • Complete information • who, what, where, when, why • Sufficient time for process • Give a realistic date for delivery - not ASAP
Writing Specifications 3 Major Types of Specifications 1. Design – Identify minimum requirements2. Performance – Describe what you expect the good or service to produce3. Combination of design and performance
Simplified Procurement • $5,000 to $100,000 • Handled by Procurement and Supply except Master Contract Releases • Goal is to issue purchase order within 14 days • Simplified refers to the more streamlined process Procurement Specialists in Procurement and Supply use to execute these transactions
Request For Quotation • Typically the Procurement Specialist will send a Request For Quotation (RFQ) to several suppliers. Will be considered for SBE/MBE procurement • Based only on criteria stated in the solicitation RFQ - low price that meets the specifications
Formal Procurement • Greater than $100,000 • Request For Proposals (RFP) • Invitation For Bid (IFB) • Handled by Procurement and Supply • Customer Prepares Statement of Work • Customer Assists in the Development of a Milestone Plan • Requires More Teamwork between Procurement and Customer • Award Based on Best Value
Publication of the Requirement • e-Maryland Marketplace • Others as necessary >$100,000 requires 14 calendar days <$100,000 more flexible date
RFP Process • Pre-Proposal Conference • Evaluation of Technical Proposals • By Committee • Written Clarifications/Oral Presentations • Evaluation of Price Proposals • Award by Best Value
Sole Source Procurement • Procurement without competition is authorized under limited conditions and subject to written justification documenting the conditions that preclude the use of a competitive process • Customer makes request and provides justification (Click here to access sole source justification form)
Sole Source Determination • Procurement reviews justification • Performs independent research • Writes Sole Source Determination • Obtains approval (can require approval from VPAA; determined by dollar amount)
Sole Source Contract • Formal proposal from Contractor • Contractor Reviews and Signs our Terms, Conditions, Affidavits and Certifications
Sole Source Contract • Procurement Determines Price Reasonableness • Procurement Determines Contractor Responsibility • Past Performance • Technical Capabilities • Financial Stability • Procurement Issues Contract
Special Approvals • All purchases using Bond Funds and • Any Service Contract >$500,000require prior approval of the Maryland Board of Public Works • Who? The Governor, Comptroller and Treasurer • Contracts over $5 Million require prior approval of the USM Board of Regents
Vendor Contract Review • Only Procurement can sign vendor contracts, agreements • Insurance • University is self insured • Need a certificate of insurance? Contact UMCP Risk Manager, Donna McMahon, DES • Vendor Agreements, Licenses, Waivers, Contracts and Contract Modifications • All such documents, regardless of cost, require Procurement’s review for objectionable terms
Consulting Agreements • Consulting services are, in principle, no different from any other contract for services • Contracts over $5,000 must be coordinated with Procurement • Contracts less than $5,000, use UM consulting agreement on website • Travel and accommodations costs can be included in the contracts • travel and accommodations should be consistent with University travel guidelines.
Consulting Agreements • Cannot treat consultants as employees, nor can a consultant have been an employee during the calendar year • To avoid conflict with IRS rules consult with Procurement before giving the consultant a notice to proceed when within delegated procurement
Furniture Purchases • Maryland Correctional Enterprises (formerly State Use Industries) must be evaluated for all furniture purchases • If Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) can satisfy your requirements, we must use MCE • Furniture showroom in Physical Distribution with Representative
Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramAND Small Business Reserve Program
Minority Business Enterprise • Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) • State socioeconomic program to support historically underutilized businesses. • Maryland Law sets goals
Certification for MBE Contractors • To be counted, a firm must be certified by Maryland Department of Transportation • Approx. 4000 firms certified • Database available at • http://www.mdot.state.md.us/cgi-bin/mbedir/mbedirectory • link from Procurement’s web site
Minority Business Participation Goal • Goal is 25% of dollars to be spent with MBE contractors or subcontractors • Sub-goals set by Procurement Review Group if >$100,000