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Table of Contents

Business Ethics Overview1
Procurement Ethics1
General Ethical Standards2
Procurement Overview7
Procurement Procedures7
Procurement Regulations and Requirements11
Other Procurement Guidelines15
Contract Provisions20
Equipment24
Procurement Definitions25
Title File
Form 13-B Sample Bid Worksheet Document Document
Form 13-C Price Quotation Worksheet Document Document
Form 13-D Sample Invitation for Bid for Milk and Dairy Products Document
Form 13-E Sample Milk Bid Form Document Document

Guidance and Resources

Title File
Informal Procurement Checklist Document
KSDE Child Nutrition Programs Equipment List Document
Procurement Plan Prototype Document
Written Standards of Conduct Document


To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' Web site for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow.  New guidance is also posted at SNP What's New or in Monthly Updates.