Purchasing

Please complete the Vendor Setup Forms. Email the forms, along with a W-9, to tangivendors@tangischools.org

Vendor Setup Forms

CODE OF ETHICS

Strive to be governed by the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public and personal relationships in order to merit the respect and inspire the confidence of the school system and the public served.

Value the dignity and worth of the services rendered and the social responsibilities assumed as a trusted public servant.

Give first consideration to the interests of the school system and the betterment of its educational program by obtaining the greatest value from every tax dollar expended.

Conduct business with all potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation.

Abstain from personal aggrandizement or personal profit that may be obtained through misuse of public or personal relationships.

Keep the governmental organization informed, through appropriate channels, on problems and progress of applicable operations by emphasizing the importance of the facts.

Refuse to accept gifts, gratuities or other things of value from suppliers, which might influence or appear to influence purchasing decisions.

Enhance the proficiency and stature of the purchasing profession by acquiring and maintaining current knowledge as a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.

Commit to the highest standard of service and continuously strive for improvement in all areas of procurement practices. 

PUBLIC BID LAW

The Louisiana Public Bid Law, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 38, Chapter 10, applies to public works and to purchases of materials, supplies and vehicles.
Public Works:

The Tangipahoa Parish School System shall advertise and receive bids through the formal sealed bidding process, for all public works exceeding $250,000. The advertisement for any contract for public works, when published, shall appear once a week for three weeks in the official journal and the first advertisement shall appear at least twenty-five days before the opening of the bids.
Materials, Supplies and Vehicles:

The Tangipahoa Parish School System shall advertise and receive bids through the formal sealed bidding process for purchases of materials or supplies exceeding the sum of $60,000. Any advertisement for the purchase of materials or supplies shall be published two times in the official journal, the first advertisement appearing at least fifteen days prior to the opening of bids.

Purchases of materials or supplies of at least $30,000, but not more than $60,000, shall be made by obtaining not less than three documented quotes. If a vendor is selected because of reasons other than the lowest price, those reasons will be fully documented and a notation shall be entered into the file as to the reasons for rejection of the lower quotes.

All departments should use the following spreadsheet to record quotes and should be attached to the requisition in Munis for documentation:

Quote Sheet

The public bid law does not apply to the following:

• Leases of movable property
• Professional services
• Insurance contracts
• Leases or purchases of real estate
• Purchases off of state contract

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION POLICY

The Tangipahoa Parish School System purchases more than $10 million of goods and services each year. Some products may contribute to problems in the overall environment, including contamination of the air and water, and depletion of environmental resources.

The school system has an opportunity to serve as a community model for environmental leadership by incorporating a plan of action that will conserve precious resources, reduce the use of hazardous substances, and potentially improve the environmental quality of the parish.

To download a copy of the school system's environmental purchasing policy, click on the following link: 

EnvironmentalPurchasingPolicy.doc

TPSSEnvironmentalPurchasingPolicy.pdf