1. Vendor 411 Are you doing business with Lancaster ISD ?

2. Welcome and Introductions Dr. Michael McFarland, Superintendent of Schools Erma Perry, Chief Financial Officer Bill Moeller, Executive Director for Finance and Purchasing

3. Meeting Goals Connect with Local Vendors Steps to Becoming a Lancaster ISD Approved Vendor

4. Purchasing Law All District contracts for the purchase of goods and services, except contracts for the purchase of produce or vehicle fuel, valued at $50,000 or more in the aggregate for each 12-month period, shall be made by the method that provides the best value for the District: Competitive bidding for services other than construction services. Competitive sealed proposals for services other than construction services. A request for proposals for services other than construction services. An interlocal contract.

5. Categories for Standard Bids Apparel and Clothing Arts and Crafts Athletics Audio Visual Catering Cheerleader & Dance Classroom & Office Furniture Custodial

6. Categories for Standard Bids Curriculum Food Distribution Instructional Kitchen Library Books Maintenance Nurse & Athletic Trainer Office Supplies

7. Categories for Standard Bids Promotional Items School Nursing Provider Science Special Education Temporary Employment Theatre Arts Trophies & Awards Vehicle

8. Lancaster ISD Website www.lancasterisd.org Departments Purchasing Daily Commercial Record

9. Purchasing Cooperatives BuyBoard The Purchasing Cooperative Network (TCPN) The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Department of Information Resources (DIR) National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Choice Partners Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS)

10. Sole Source Vendor Bids are not required for purchases that are available from only one source, including: An item for which competition is precluded because of a patent, copyright, secret process, or monopoly. A film, manuscript, or book. A utility service, including electricity, gas, or water. A captive replacement part or component for equipment.

11. Final Steps Someone with vendor selection authority desires to do business with you and your company Submit an IRS W-9 form Accept our signed Purchase Order

12. Review – Doing Business With Lancaster ISD Get on our mailing list and respond to our local bid packets Become an approved vendor with a mutual purchasing co-op Identify your company as a Sole Source Provider Connect with a vendor selection decision- maker Send us your W-9 Accept our Purchase Order We are doing business!

13. Questions williammoeller@lancasterisd.org 972-218-1400 Thank you for attending today!