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search × Search Denver Public Schools Financial Services Search for: Toggle navigation Home About Us Our Services Accounting Operations Accounts Payable ESSA Title Programs Grants Administration Internal Audit Payroll Risk Management Strategic Sourcing Student Submissions Treasury Financial Transparency Resources Contact Us Strategic Sourcing We are pleased you are interested in providing products and services to Denver Public Schools! The DPS Purchasing function is centralized to serve our District’s procurement needs in an efficient and timely manner, providing processes that brings the District the best purchase value and helps ensure our purchases are in compliance with applicable laws and District policy. The Strategic Sourcing team strives to maximize the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of district funds in purchases, to provide excellent customer service, and to protect the district through standardized policies and procedures Please note: As per Board Policy DJ, schools and departments must issue an authorized form of payment before ordering goods or services . An authorized form of payment is: Purchase Order (PO), Purchasing Card (Pcard) , or Independent Contractor Agreement (when applicable). Contact Us! 720.423.1310 strategicsourcing@dpsk12.org Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Location: 780 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203 Supplier & Vendor Information Register DPS Policy Bid Information Independent Contractors Doing Buisness With DPS Register Please watch the 5 minute video and register as a supplier in the DPS Supplier Portal . Schools and departments interested in using a particular supplier should insure that the supplier is registered in the DPS Supplier Portal. Once registration is complete the school or department will need to request a vendor number be issued. Need assistance when using the portal? Please contact strategicsourcing@dpsk12.org DPS Policy The principle objective of Strategic Sourcing is to acquire quality goods and services for all district locations through an open, competitive process while adhering to all State of Colorado statutes and Board of Education policies. DPS Strategic Sourcing is a member of the National Institute for Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) , which is dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of ethical standards and professionalism in public purchasing. We are also members of the Cooperative Educational Purchasing Council (CEPC), which is made up of 25 school districts along the Front Range. The mission of the CEPC is to support the educational process and enhance the value of public purchasing through cooperative procurement, high ethical standards, fiscal responsibility, networking and professional growth. Board policies related to Strategic Sourcing operations can be found at the Board site under section DJ. Click here to view these and other policies. Any purchases conducted on a federally funded contract or grant shall be checked against a federal debarment list. These procedures identify the processes to be followed for these reviews. Debarred/Suspended Vendor Details Bid Information District solicitations are advertised on BidNet Direct Registration is simple: 1. Go to: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado 2. Click on the orange “Register” 3. Activate your account Have registration questions or want a FREE account? Contact BidNet Vendor Support: 800-835-4603 (Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 8:00pm EST) Independent Contractors All independent contractor agreements are to be processed through Strategic Sourcing. Independent contractors, like all other suppliers/vendors wanting to do business with DPS must register online at the Supplier Portal. The procedures below identify the forms and steps necessary to process these agreements orderly and in a timely fashion to the Strategic Sourcing department. ICA Procedures Reference material to assist in understanding the ICA negotiation and approval process can be found here: Frequently asked questions QRG – How to Negotiate and approve contract Doing Buisness With DPS Schools and departments must issue an authorized form of payment before ordering goods or services . An authorized form of payment is: Purchase Order (PO), Purchasing Card (Pcard) , or Independent Contractor Agreement (when applicable). Purchasing Selection Procedures District Approval Limits for Purchases Getting Started Using the Commodity Listing , you can find the Buyer’s name and contact information. You may, at any time, find the appropriate Buyer for the goods or services you provide and contact them for an appointment or additional information. To protect the staff and program against undue invasion of the school or work day, sales representatives shall not be permitted in schools or other departments for the purpose of making sales unless authorized to do so by the Director of Strategic Sourcing or his/her designee. If special or technical details concerning goods or services to be purchased are required, the involvement of vendors should be coordinated through the Strategic Sourcing Department. Vendors may send product information through U.S. mail. The schools names and addresses are listed on the District web site at www.dpsk12.org . Award Of Contract Bids, proposals, and quotes are formalized by the issuance of a purchase order and/or a contract. No merchandise may be shipped or any services performed without a district purchase order or contract signed by the Director of Strategic Sourcing or appropriate district designee. VIDEO: How to register as a DPS supplier » How to register as a supplier guide (PDF) » DPS Supplier Portal » Colorado BidNet » Policy Reminders Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline Policy Reminders Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline Given our objectives and responsibilities, we must ensure that we fulfill our commitments while upholding a high standard of integrity and ethical business conduct. To this extent, all are encouraged to anonymously submit information on potential fraud, waste, and abuse of District property, assets, and resources through IntegraReport.com (Use DPS Subscriber Code DPSK12). You can also call the automated phone hotline 24 hours a day at 855-858-3344 . In accordance with revised purchasing policies established by Strategic Sourcing and approved by the Board of Education, purchasing operating procedures have been formalized. These procedures are summarized in each of the next sections. These procedures provide the ‘how to’ in terms of conducting purchasing business in behalf of your department, school or the district. Board policies related to Strategic Sourcing operations can be found at the Board site under section DJ. Click here to view these and other policies. As per Board Policy DJGA, vendors are NOT allowed to enter schools or place sales calls to schools without prior written permission from the Director of Strategic Sourcing . As per Board Policy DJ, schools and departments must issue an authorized form of payment before ordering goods or services. An authorized form of payment is: Purchase Order, DPS Visa card, or Independent Contractor Agreement (when applicable). There is no “approved vendor list”. Vendors do not fill out a vendor application to become an “approved vendor”. Schools/Departments interested in using a particular supplier should insure that the supplier is registered in the DPS Supplier Portal. Once registered, contact accountspayable@dpsk12.org to have a vendor number assigned which completes the process. Resources Office of Business Diversity » Code of Ethics by NIGP » DPS Insurance Requirements » Facility Management: First Call Center » Connect with DPS Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Accessibility Information About DPS Mission and Vision Denver Plan 2020 Schools Departments/Services Calendars DPS News Announcements Events Our DPS Weekly Weather Videos Quick Links Careers DPS Google Webmail Financial Transparency Board of Education ©2020 Denver Public Schools info@dpsk12.org | 72...