Purchasing Overview
The acquisition
process is dynamic and complex in nature and greatly influenced by a
wide range of variables and events both internal and external to CSU.
The procurement process begins with the purchase requisition, scope of
work or specifications. The purchase requisition initiates the
purchasing process
The Purchasing Manual
(pdf)
This online Purchasing Manual is intended to explain and facilitate the
processes,
procedures, and regulations associated with the
acquisition of products and
services for Western Connecticut State University.
These procedures are designed
to not only comply with the Procurement guidelines
established by the State of
Connecticut and the Connecticut State University System
but also to provide a
process in which these goods and services are acquired
in a timely and
economical manner. While the Purchasing Department is
responsible for the
maintenance of the manual, it encourages all within
WCSU to submit suggestions
or questions concerning its content. Additionally,
although the ultimate intent of
the manual is to cover all the potential occurrences
within Procurement, the
procurement process is both complex and widely influenced by
events happening
within and outside the University. Issues falling outside of
the guidelines will be
handled on a case by case basis.
WCSU
Contracting Purchasing Training Overview (pdf)
Training sessions are held throughout the year to serve and guide
WCSU
employees through acquisition processes with the goal of
maximizing value while
meeting State of Connecticut compliance standards.
The
Purchasing Manual, and the Contracting Purchasing Training Overview are presented in
Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please
download and install it from Adobe's web site.
