How are purchases authorized? Friday, January 31, 2014 Purchases under $3,000 (except construction where the limit is $2,000) may be authorized using a procurement card. All other... Categories: Vendor Tags:
How do I get on the bid list? Friday, January 31, 2014 SMART Purchasing Agents utilize the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) Bid Net system and Michigan Chronicle for all... Categories: Vendor Tags:
How many bids may I make at once? Friday, January 31, 2014 You may only make one bid on a particular request/solicitation. You may submit an alternate bid (or multiple alternates) but only... Categories: Vendor Tags:
What is the difference between a quote, a bid and a proposal? Friday, January 31, 2014 The term bid is frequently used to refer to all competitive purchasing activity. SMART uses several types of procurement... Categories: Vendor Tags:
Am I required to bid every time a bid is requested? Friday, January 31, 2014 No. It is not necessary to make a bid every time. Just when you feel your company can meet the proposed requirements. Categories: Vendor Tags:
How many times will a good or services require a bid? Friday, January 31, 2014 It depends. Needs vary for each good and service, contract lengths vary, options may or may not be exercised. It is very... Categories: Vendor Tags:
Who can sign official documents? Friday, January 31, 2014 SMART departments and personnel therein are not authorized to sign contracts or to make purchases on behalf of SMART. As delegated under... Categories: Vendor Tags:
How does a vendor get paid? Friday, January 31, 2014 SMART requires a three-way match in order to make payment for goods or services rendered on behalf of SMART. The term three-way... Categories: Vendor Tags:
How do you contact the Procurement Department or the personnel? Friday, January 31, 2014 Contact SMART Procurement and Material Control Categories: Vendor Tags: