Augusta State University Procurement Manual

Abstract

The underlying purposes and policies of the ASU Procurement Manual (hereinafter ASUPM or the “Manual”) are to: 1. Simplify and clarify the law governing procurement by the State of Georgia and ASU. 2. Permit the continued development of centralized procurement policies and practices. 3. Make as consistent as possible the procurement regulations among the various state agencies. 4. Provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement. 5. Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of ASU. 6. Provide increased economy in state procurement activities, maximize to the fullest extent possible the purchasing value of public funds; obtain in a cost-effective and responsive manner the materials, services and construction required by ASU in order for this Agency to better serve ASU students, faculty and staff. 7. Foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system. 8. Provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity.