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quotes, even if it’s on a cooperative contract.” He noted that nearly all K-12 schools in Arizona
This has become a legal requirement, part of now have a policy of accepting only “nominal
the Red for Education law changes, regarding value” gifts from vendors, and recent changes in
properly documenting purchases with written the law provide for felony charges for accepting
determinations for the selection of a vendor. gifts in excess of $300.
Addressing vendors, he said, “Believe it or not, “There is nothing more important than performing
more often than not, the lowest price is not the on the first contract or purchase order,” Kinsey
main driver in school purchasing. Does it meet the emphasized. “And follow-up on a second purchase
needs of the school district? Don’t be afraid to let order is equally important.”
a school know you are prepared to respond to a
bid if the school is most concerned about safety, If a procurement official has to call a vendor with
timeliness, quality, service, price in that order.” questions about non-performance, the vendor is
losing credibility, he said, adding, “If you’re up
The third “P” is Proper. “Rules are rules,” Kinsey front about why you’re unable to perform, that goes
said. “There is no gray area with rules. School a long way. But, you rarely get a second chance on
and vendor relations must remain within those getting your credibility back.”
boundaries at all times.”
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