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Purchasing

Educational Service Center 
14015 62nd Avenue NW 
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253) 530-1000

 

Ashley Murphy

Chief Financial Officer

 

Julie Mondry
Employee Support Services, Director

 

Chris Bishop
Finance Director

Welcome to Peninsula School District Purchasing 

Peninsula School District's Business Office is responsible for ensuring that district purchases represent the best value possible, both in terms of price and non-price considerations such as service, timeliness, quality, and supplier performance. We strive to provide efficient procurement services while maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Important Notice: Suppliers should never provide services or materials to the District without a Purchase Order unless the purchase is made with a District credit card. Purchase Orders are contractual documents as well as your form of payment to invoice against.

Doing Business with Peninsula School District

Suppliers wishing to do business with Peninsula School District must agree to certain terms and conditions. Our purchasing procedures are designed to:

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
  • Obtain competitive pricing for District expenditures
  • Promote open competitive participation by vendors
  • Provide equal opportunity to qualified vendors

  • Peninsula School District follows these purchasing thresholds as specified in our procedures:

    For Furniture, Equipment, or Supplies (except books):

    • Purchases under $40,000: No formal quotes required, but prices should be reasonable
    • Purchases between $40,000 and $75,000: Quotations from at least three different sources required (written or by phone)
    • Purchases over $75,000: Formal public bidding process required

    For Public Works Projects:

    • Projects under $100,000: May use small works roster process (RCW 39.04.155)
    • Projects over $100,000: Formal public bidding process required

    For Federal Fund Purchases:

    • Goods under $10,000: No quotes required
    • Goods between $10,000 and $75,000: Three quotes required
    • Goods over $75,000: Formal public bidding process required
    • Services under $10,000: No quotes required
    • Services between $10,000 and $250,000: Three quotes required
    • Services over $250,000: Formal public bidding process required

  • For public works projects estimated to cost less than $300,000, Peninsula School District may use the small works roster process described in RCW 39.04.155. Contractors interested in being added to our small works roster can submit a completed application at any time.

  • Peninsula School District awards contracts to the lowest responsible bidder as described in RCW 39.26.160(2). The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make further calls for bids.

    All bid specifications and information can be examined at the District Office. Formal bid awards shall be made by the Board on the basis of staff recommendations.

  • Peninsula School District issues Purchase Orders for Products and Services. The issued Purchase Order is a Contractual Document as well as your form of payment to invoice against. All suppliers must comply with the terms and conditions specified in the Purchase Order.

  • We maintain transparency in our procurement process. Click below to view:

    • Active Contracts
    • Awarded Public Works Projects
    • Interlocal Agreements