A. Purpose
The purpose of this Purchasing Manual
is to provide end users with the information necessary to purchase goods and
services in support of Kent County Public Schools (KCPS).
B. Authority
Purchasing activities with KCPS
are governed by the State of Maryland Education Article 5-112. It is also governed by KCPS Policies, Section
D, Fiscal Management, NSBA Codes DJF, DJG, DJC, DJA, and any correlating
Administrative Procedure adopted by the Board of Education of Kent County. Education Article 5-112 specifically states
that formal, competitive bids must be obtained, if the cost of any school
building, improvement, supplies or equipment, individually, or in the aggregate
exceeds $25,000.
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