The Board of Education recognizes its position as a major purchaser in this community, and while it is the intention of the Board to purchase materials and supplies of quality at the lowest possible cost through widespread competition, if all other considerations are equal, the Board prefers to purchase within the District from established local merchants.

The Board authorizes Director of Business Operations to award purchases placed in accordance with law, this policy, and all policies of the Board otherwise applicable to local merchants when: their quotation is competitive, freight charges are a factor, maintenance service may be required, or promptness of delivery is a consideration; provided that all statutes pertaining to public purchasing are duly observed.

A completed DMA form with no positive indications that material assistance has been provided to a terrorist organization is required of each private person or entity with whom the Board intends to enter into a contract that amounts to an aggregate of greater than $100,000 annually.

A private person or entity with whom the Board enters into frequent contracts may apply for pre-certification. Pre-certification is specific to the District and is effective for one (1) year at time.

R.C. 2909.33, 3313.33, 3313.51, 3319.21, 3329.10

Revised 2/27/07