Procurement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has very strict procurement regulations for all aspects of purchasing of goods and services with Child Nutrition funds. Procurement Reviews are required on a three-year cycle for each School Food Authority (SFA).
Resources
Procurement Review:
- USDA Procurement Review Tool
- State Agency Procurement Review Process
- Buy American Justification Form
- Sample Procurement Plan
- Written Code of Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Value
ADE Commissioner’s Memos:
- FIN-22-039: Purchase Price Threshold for Bidding Commodities
- CNU-22-013: Updates to the Micro-purchase Threshold in Child Nutrition Programs
- CNU-21-022: Procurement Plan and Procedures
- CNU-21-012: Prior Approval Process for School Food Authority (SFA) Equipment Purchases
- CNU-20-027: Soliciting Bids for Processed USDA Donated Foods
- CNU-18-009: Compliance with and Enforcement of the Buy American Provision in the Child Nutrition Programs
Procurement Resources and Trainings: