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District staff reviews purchasing thresholds, co‑op options under Act 97
Summary
District staff reviewed state and federal purchasing thresholds, explained Act 97 direct‑purchase limits, and outlined cooperative purchasing options such as CoStars, KPN, PPM and Omnia Partners.
Sam, a district staff member, gave the board a short presentation on purchasing rules, state and federal thresholds, and cooperative‑purchasing options used by school districts.
The presentation focused on three procurement categories: routine furniture/equipment/supplies (state policy section 807), construction/reconstruction/repairs and maintenance, and Act 97 purchasing thresholds. Sam said, “we can direct purchase up to the $1,212,008 99,” and explained that thresholds are adjusted annually for inflation. He told the board the district generally…
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