STAY INFORMED: Visit CDE’s COVID-19 Resources for Schools page
You are here
Procurement
Procurement
Procurement is the multi-step process used to obtain goods or services. Purchases made with the school Food Service Fund (Fund 21), must comply with all federal, state and local procurement regulations as applicable.
- Schools must comply with:
- 2 CFR 200 and USDA Program regulations (7 CFR Part 210, Part 215, Part 220 and other federally fund programs), guidance and instructions.
- State law, regulations and policies that are not in conflict with Federal requirements; and
- Local law, regulations and policies that are not in conflict with Federal requirements.
Procurement Resources
- Buy American Provision
- Limited Exceptions
- Buy American Provision Exception Worksheet
- Methods of Procurement
- Micro-Purchases
- Small/Informal Purchases
- Formal Purchases
- Procurement by Non-Competitive Proposals (Sole Source)
- Procurement Policy and Standards of Conduct
- Written Procurement Policy
- Written Standards of Conduct
- Procuring Local Foods
Procurement Training
- Buy American Webinar (USDA Food and Nutrition Services)
- Market Basket Analysis Webinar (USDA Food and Nutrition Services)
- Introduction to Procurement (Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction)
- Vendor Procurement Training
Related Resources
For more information, please email NutritionProcurement@cde.state.co.us or Megan Johnson, or call 303-866-5983.
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
Colorado Dept. of Education
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6600
Fax: 303-830-0793
Contact CDE
CDE Hours
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See also Licensing Hours
UPDATED
December 20, 2018
Copyright © 1999-2021 Colorado Department of Education.
All rights reserved.
Title IX.
Accessibility.
Disclaimer.
Privacy.
Connect With Us
