采购程序手册英文(doc 99页)

The Purchasing and Contracts Division has prepared this Purchasing Procedures Manual  which will serve as the basis for purchasing policies and procedures for Orange County.  A significant portion of this manual implements the Procurement Ordinance.  IT is also based on the ABA’s Model Procurement Code.
The purchasing function involves the procurement of materials, supplIEs, equipment, and services at the lowest possible cost, consistent with the qualITy needed to meet the rEQuired standards established and approved by the BOArd of County Commissioners.  This act is the sole responsibilITy of the Purchasing and Contracts Division.  Our gOAl is the promotion of the best interest of Orange County tHRough intelligent action and fair dealings.  This will result in obtaining maximum savings for the County.
Since rules and regulations are necessary for the proper operation of the purchasing function and since IT is essential that all who are involved in the purchasing operation be well-informed, this manual has been developed to aid all employees directly or indirectly associated wITh the function of purchasing.
The objectives of the Purchasing and Contracts Division of Orange County are as follows:

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