Purchase Requisition Flow Chart

Used for Used for Used for

One-Time Purchases Repetitive Purchases One-Time or Repetitive Purchases

Bids will not be negotiated Bids will not be negotiated NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT
(Sealed Bid) (Sealed Bid) (Competitive Sealed Proposals)

Awarded as Awarded as
Awarded as
SMART-based Contract or Contract or Purchase Order
Purchase Order (PO)
Purchase Order (PO)
Awarded to the bidder
Offering Best Value
Awarded to the Lowest
Awarded to the Lowest
Responsive and Responsible
Responsive and Responsible Evaluation starts with lowest cost proposal; by
Bid Meeting Specifications statute, any award that bypasses a lower cost
Bid Meeting Specifications
proposal must be reported to the Legislature