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Purchasing Updates September 2013

New – August 2013 Delegation of Contract Signing Authority The delegation of contract signing authority was created to provide written guidance for signing

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Purchasing UpdatesSeptember 2013

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New – August 2013

Delegation of Contract Signing Authority

The delegation of contract signing authority was created to provide written guidance for signing contracts. The policy can be found the Legal Affairs web page.

http://www.valdosta.edu/legal/documents/Delegation-ofContract-Signing-Authority.pdf

Delegation of Authority

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Signature Authority

Unless you have been granted authority to execute specific contracts, you must refrain from signing anything in the name of Valdosta State University. Individuals who sign contracts without authority will incur personal liability for any contracts they sign. If you need assistance to determine if you are authorized to sign a specific document, you should contact the University Attorney in the Office of Legal Affairs.

Delegation of Authority

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New processes take extra time . . .

Business Services and the Office of Legal Affairs are working together to review contracts. This new process will take additional time.

Please allow a minimum of 21 calendar days for processing contracts.

Delegation of Authority

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The Office of Legal Affairs provides the Guide to Contracts and Contract Routing Form. Both forms are helpful in processing

Guide to Contracts Contract Routing Form

Office of Legal Affairs

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Cooperative Agreements A “contract” between a consultant that possesses certain knowledge, skill, ability and expertise to perform certain functions and services. (Cooperative Agreement Form)

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)A document used to define a relationship between departments, agencies or closely held companies.

The following rules apply for Cooperative Agreements and MoUs:

◦ Must be signed following the Delegation of Contract Signing Authority ◦ May be signed and submitted to Business Services through ePro as

an attachment◦ Will be processed without additional review if Cooperative Agreement

form is used

Delegation of Authority

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Georgia law requires that suppliers provide Valdosta State University an E-Verify Affidavit under certain conditions. 

Senate Bill 160 redefined physical performance of services  as any “performance of labor or services for a public employer using a bidding process or by contract wherein the labor or services exceed $2499.99 . . .”

Senate Bill 160 reporting requirements became effective July 1, 2013.

E-Verify

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The following documents are available on the Business Services webpage:

E-Verify FAQs E-Verify Flow chart – VSU Purchasing Processes E-Verify Affidavit Instructions E-Verify Immigration and Security Affidavit for Contractors E-Verify Immigration and Security Affidavit for

Subcontractors

http://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/business-services/purchasing/e-verify.php

E-Verify

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E-Verify affidavits must be obtained prior to purchasing any services that exceed $2,499.99. Please contact the Business Services if you have questions.

Office: 229-333-5705 Email: [email protected]

E-Verify

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Statewide contracts are found in ePro through Team Georgia Marketplace portal.

Statewide contracts are also be found on the state purchasing website through the Windows Shopper Portal.

Statewide Contracts

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Statewide Contracts

User Name: tgmguest

User Password: tgmguest

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Use Team Georgia Marketplace to expand your search for statewide contracts

Statewide Contracts

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Effective July 1, 2013

State Purchasing will begin collecting spend data from out purchases.

State Purchasing mandates quarterly audits of all purchases.

Reporting Requirements

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New – July 1, 2013

ePro – Purchase Requests

ALL purchase requests must be entered in ePro

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Category Codes

A category code is a 5-digit number that identifies the type of good or service purchased. The category code may be selected in ePro.

State Purchasing also provides several tools for selecting category codes (also referred to as NIGP Codes). ◦ NIGP Code Directory◦ NIGP Code Keyword Search

ePro – Purchase Requests

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Category Codes

Search for digital camera

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Category CodesCodes that end in “00” are category headings and should not be used because they do not fully identify the good or service.

Select the 5-digit code (not the heading) that most accurately describes the item(s) to be purchased.

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When entering a requisition in ePro:

The Requester must select the appropriate category code in ePro.

If the Requester cannot find a category code in ePro, then an he/she may wish to use the NIGP Code Keyword Search tool on the Department of Administrative Services website. Once the appropriate code is found, the Requester must enter the code in ePro to complete the requisition.

Category Codes

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Enter special requests when . . .

The request is for something that is not on statewide contract

The request has a contract, e.g., consulting agreements, simple contracts

ePro – Special Requests

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Coming Soon ◦ New forms will be posted on the Business Services

webpage to assist with routing technology purchases

Category Codes ◦ Category codes for technology related purchases will be

posted on the Business Services webpage. These codes will ensure that the purchase is routed through the IT Department for approval.

Technology Purchases - ePro

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Attachments

Documents such as quotes or supporting documentation must be attached in .pdf format.

Documents such as contracts or statement of work documents are preferred in a format that may be edited (MS Word or text format).

ePro

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Employee and Organizational Development ◦ ePro Requester Training

Business Services ◦ NEW EMAIL: [email protected] ◦ Request group training ◦ Request one-on-one training ◦ Request additional information

Business Services wants to help you be successful! Please let us know how we may assist you!

ePro Training

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New online Service Request Form

The new Service Request Form works best when opened in Firefox

This form can be used for: ◦ Purchase Requests ◦ Central Stores Requests◦ Equipment Transport◦ Records and Storage Retrieval◦ Printing/Duplicating◦ Other

Service Request Form

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Purchase Requests

Purchase requests should be submitted on this form when:

◦ There are extenuating circumstances

◦ There are contracts for goods and services that must go through the contract routing process.

◦ Year end one-time purchases.

Service Request Form

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Per transaction limit - $2,499.00 The per transaction limit was reduced to $2,499.00 to manage compliance with E-Verify.

Contact Beverly Amiot prior to making a purchase greater than the per transaction limit. ◦ Office: 229-245-4393 or 229-333-5705◦ Email: [email protected]

Purchasing Card (P-Card)

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P-Card Documentation Requirements

Statement – signed by card holder and supervisor P-Card Log – signed by card holder and supervisor Receipts Other – documentation required for “special consideration”

as stated in the P-Card procedures manual

*Complete documentation must be provided for each statement.

Purchasing Card (P-Card)

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Technology purchases made on the P-Card must follow this process:

1. Prior to making a purchase contact [email protected].

2. If approved, make purchase & scan a copy of receipt to [email protected].

3. The Information Technology Department will reply with an EDP number.

4. Copies of the email request, response and EDP numbers must be attached to the P-Card statement and P-Card log.

Technology Purchases on the P-Card

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Policy 10

Policy 10 provides the framework and procedures to be followed by state agencies regarding the use, assignment and management of State owned or leased vehicles, and to clearly state how motor vehicles shall be used for the official business interests of State, not the personal interests of employees.

Fleet Management

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Monthly Reporting by Business Services

Monthly reporting will include fuel and mileage reports. Vehicles without activity for a 90-day period will surrendered to surplus at DOAS for redistribution.

Under utilized vehicles will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Fleet Management

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Requests for New/Additional Vehicles

The university shall demonstrate the following for each new vehicle requested:

1. All current agency vehicles are being used as originally presented for budget justification.

2. The new vehicles are for additional staff or new program/unit.

3. The new vehicle will be utilized a minimum of 14,000 miles per year for State business.

Fleet Management

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Fueling State Vehicles (owned or leased)

All state vehicles (owned or leased) must be fueled using the state fuel card.

Mileage must be recorded accurately at the time fuel is purchased!

Find lowest fuel prices by Downloading the Wex Octane app to your smartphone or Going to the Wex website to search for the lowest price in

the area

Fleet Management

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A vehicle pool has been created for VSU related business travel. http://services.valdosta.edu/auxit/vehiclereservationform.aspx

The vehicle pool consists of eight (8) sedans and (1) 4-wheel drive pickup truck.

Contact Auxiliary Services for vehicle availability◦ Office: 229-333-5706 or 229-333-7419

When traveling for VSU related business:

*Coming soon – new statewide contract for rental cars. Information regarding the new contract will be updated as soon as the contract becomes available.

Vehicle Pool Now Available

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When traveling for VSU related business:

Contact Auxiliary Services to see if a vehicle is available. Complete Car Rental Cost Comparison Contact Business Services if you are approved to rent a

vehicle. A temporary fuel card will be issued.

The new statewide contract for in state car rentals has been awarded to:

VSU Business Travel – Car Rental

Enterprise Rent-A-Car803 N. Ashley St., Valdosta, GA 31601T: 229-241-8500

Hertz1750 Airport Rd., Valdosta , GA 31601T: 229-242-7070

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Contact Business Services ◦ Office: 229-333-5705◦ Email: [email protected]

Information Technology ◦ Office: 229-333-5974◦ Email: [email protected]

Auxiliary Services ◦ Office: 229-333-5706 or 229-333-7419

Contact Information