Formal Procurement 1 Develop menu 2 Develop product list and food descriptions 3 Conduct product research 4 Estimate usage quantities 5 Develop bid documents with instructions 6 Issue bid in at least one newspaper and to potential vendors for 30 days 7 Open bids and award
Informal Procurement 1 Develop menu 2 Develop product list and food descriptions 3 Obtain 3 competitive quotes (written or verbal) 4 Award item to vendor with lowest quote 5 Regardless if written or verbal, must maintain written documentation of quotes
And…. For CRE review, keep documentation of all procurements on file! Visit our procurement website at school nutrition programs/procurement: Free bid-building software is available for school nutrition programs, for more information visit: – Create specifications – Find products – Maintain vendor list – Publish bids electronically – Analyze bid responses – Award bids – Roll-over contracts