All acquisition of goods and services used by KPC are handled by the Procurement Office.
As with all areas of the college, the staff is committed to providing prompt and courteous
service. All purchases are subject to strict guidelines in accordance with state and
federal laws and University regulations as well as close public scrutiny.
Using a centralized system, purchasing authority is delegated to specific individuals.
All KPC funds, except for payroll, are expended through the Purchasing office. With
no exceptions, all purchasing approvals must be obtained PRIOR to creating a commitment
to pay. Purchases made prior to receiving an approved Purchase Order are unauthorized
and may become the financial responsibility of the individual who made the purchase.
Learn more about UAA procurement requirements.
Purchases less than $100 may be made with petty cash. Reimbursement for these expenditures require prior department head approval and are subject to review. Employees seeking reimbursement through petty cash are not reimbursed for sales tax. A copy of the KPC Sales Tax Exempt Card can be obtained from the Purchasing office prior to making a purchase.
In order to purchase at this level, designated employees initiate the process by submitting
a Purchase Requisition (PR) form to the Purchasing Office. The PR form is an internal
document and does not constitute purchasing approval. Only upon approval will the
Purchasing office will issue a Purchase Order (PO)that encumbers funds for the purchase.
Faculty can ask for assistance from the division secretary or the Purchasing office
to obtain or complete a PR form. The form can be filled out and submitted electronically with an approved digital
signiture. Normal turnaround time to process a PR form is three business days.
This level of purchase requires formal competition (quotes, bids or proposals) and must be coordinated through the Purchasing Office. All formal requests for quotations, bids and proposals are solicited by the Purchasing Office. Turnaround time depends on the complexity and dollar value of the purchase.
For situations where a credit card is needed for a purchase, e.g. purchasing items online, the purchasing office has a University-issued credit card that can be used for the transaction. Contact the Purchasing Office for information on how to use this service.
