Purchases and Contracts Clause Samples

The "Purchases and Contracts" clause defines the rules and procedures governing how goods or services are acquired and how contractual agreements are formed between parties. Typically, this clause outlines the authority required to make purchases, the process for issuing purchase orders, and any limitations or approvals necessary for entering into binding contracts. For example, it may specify that only authorized personnel can commit the company to purchases above a certain value or that all contracts must be reviewed by legal counsel. Its core function is to ensure that purchasing activities and contractual commitments are controlled, transparent, and compliant with organizational policies, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized or improper agreements.
Purchases and Contracts. The Teacher shall not make any purchases for his/her department, incur any obligations, or enter into any contracts for which the Board shall be responsible, without first having received approval either from the Board of Education, Principal, or Superintendent of Schools.
Purchases and Contracts. The Director or designee shall manage the Association's purchases and contracts in accordance with State law, the standards set forth in this policy, and other applicable Board of Control policies.
Purchases and Contracts. The Superintendent shall manage the District's purchases and contracts in accordance with State law, the standards set forth in this policy, and other applicable Board of Education policies.
Purchases and Contracts a. All purchases over $250 must be pre−approved by the President, Secretary, or Treasurer. Any written authorization from the President, Secretary, or Treasurer will suffice, including email correspondences. b. Unbudgeted purchases greater than 10% over the line item on the budget require prior authorization by the Treasurer. c. The Board must approve or specifically authorize the President, Secretary or Treasurer to enter into a contract, lease, or commitment of the corporation that is longer than one year and over $3,000. d. The corporation should obtain and document at least three competitive bids for all purchases of goods and services greater than $3,000.
Purchases and Contracts a. The City shall make purchases and execute contracts only in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the State of Texas. However, (i) for purchasing insurance or employee benefits, the City shall use the request-for- proposals process described in subsection "b," below, in those instances when the use of competitive sealed bidding would otherwise be required, and (ii) when letting contracts, the City shall always have the right to reject any and all bids and determine the most advantageous bid for the City. This section controls over general state law, as allowed by Section 252.002 of the Texas Local Government Code. b. The request-for-proposals process is as follows: (i) A request for proposals must solicit quotations and must specify the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors. (ii) Discussions may be conducted with proposers determined to be qualified. (iii) Such qualified proposers shall be treated fairly and equally with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals. (iv) To obtain the best final offers, revisions may be permitted after submissions. for their respective department as well as be responsible for the purchase and receiving of all supplies, materials, equipment and services attributable to their department. Each department shall be responsible for promoting the safety, health and general well-being of the citizens of the City within the bounds of fiscal responsibility, while preserving and advancing the quality of life for its citizens. The department and requisitioner shall allow sufficient time for the Finance Department to issue a purchase order and the vendor to make delivery. The department/requisitioner shall not obligate the City without a purchase order, except for an emergency or expedited purchase, as outlined in this policy.
Purchases and Contracts. The city manager may, on the recommendation of the municipal director of emergency services, authorize any purchases or contracts necessary to place the municipality in a position to protect the public health and safety, protect property and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of disaster.
Purchases and Contracts. The Director is the chief purchasing agent of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority. Purchases and contracts are made by the Director in accordance with procedures specified by RRRDC Authority Board resolution. The Director may enter into a purchase or contract in an amount on behalf of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority that is in excess of such amount as determined by the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority. Such purchase or contract amounts in excess of the established authorized threshold require the approval by the RRRDC Authority Board. Other contracts and bonds, instruments and documents to which the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority is a party must be signed by the Chair and the Director on behalf of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority. The RRRDC Authority Board may, by resolution, adopt additional regulations for making Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority contracts. Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority contracts must be made in accordance with law.
Purchases and Contracts. The Executive Director is the chief purchasing agent of the Flood Diversion Board of Authority. Purchases and contracts are made by the Executive Director in accordance with procedures specified by Flood Diversion Board resolution. Other contracts and bonds, instruments and documents to which the Flood Diversion Board of Authority is a party must be signed by the Chair and the Executive Director on behalf of the Flood Diversion Board of Authority. Except as set forth in Section 11.04 of this Agreement, the Flood Diversion Board may by resolution adopt additional regulations for making Flood Diversion Board of Authority contracts. Flood Diversion Board of Authority contracts must be made in accordance with law.‌
Purchases and Contracts. Manager shall attempt to obtain the most advantageous terms for purchases and contracts Manager procures for Owner, consistent with the Owner approved Annual Plan. Manager may purchase goods, supplies and services by, from or through Manager or its Affiliates so long as the prices and terms thereof are competitive with the prices and terms of goods, supplies and services of similar quality available from others (which shall be evidenced by competitive bidding with respect to such purchases or contracts for good, supplies or services exceeding Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in any single instance and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) in the aggregate) and so long as Manager discloses any such transaction to Owner on a timely basis. The cost of goods, supplies and services purchased by, from or through Manager or its Affiliates for the Operated Facilities will only be charged as Operating Expenses on a cost-recovery basis without any ▇▇▇▇-up, purchasing fee or other charge benefiting Manager or any of its Affiliates. Upon Owner’s notice to Manager, Owner shall have the right to review and approve any contract or purchase order proposed to be entered into between Manager and its Affiliates and invoicing related thereto.
Purchases and Contracts. Manager shall attempt to obtain the most advantageous terms for purchases and contracts Manager procures for Head Lessee, consistent with the Head Lessee approved Annual Plan. Manager may purchase goods, supplies and services by, from or through Manager or its Affiliates so long as the prices and terms thereof are competitive with the prices and terms of goods, supplies and services of similar quality available from others (which shall be evidenced by competitive bidding with respect to such purchases or contracts for good, supplies or services exceeding Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in any single instance and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) in the aggregate) and so long as Manager discloses any such transaction to Head Lessee on a timely basis. The cost of goods, supplies and services purchased by, from or through Manager or its Affiliates for the Operated Facilities will only be charged as Operating Expenses on a cost-recovery basis without any ▇▇▇▇-up, purchasing fee or other charge benefiting Manager or any of its Affiliates. Upon Head Lessee’s notice to Manager, Head Lessee shall have the right to review and approve any contract or purchase order proposed to be entered into between Manager and its Affiliates and invoicing related thereto.