Purpose of this Manual

The purpose of this Procurement Manual is to set forth purchasing policies and objectives and the procedures related to the rocurement process so that State statute and Board policy are adhered to. Unless otherwise noted, the use of "CSUS" and/or "the Procurement Services Department" will refer to the System Office and the four CSUS universities collectively. The word "agency" used herein shall refer generically to the System Office and any of the four CSUS universities. This manual was developed by a Systemwide committee, and has been reviewed by a wide constituency, including university and System Office procurement staff, fiscal officers, and university presidents.