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Purchasing

Mission

The mission of Bassett Unified School District’s Purchasing Services is to support the District by efficiently facilitating the procurement of goods and services in full compliance with State regulations and District policies. We are committed to embodying the core values of Bassett Unified — Collaboration, Integrity, Excellence, Service, and Growth — while fostering cooperative and transparent relationships with all members of our school community.
Procurement Specliast
 
Brianda Ramirez
Phone: (626) 931-3069
Email: [email protected]

 

Purchase Order and Shipping Guidelines

  • Vendors must have a valid purchase order from Bassett Unified before starting work, shipping goods, or providing services. Verbal agreements are not accepted.

  • Any changes to the purchase order must be made through a formal change order. Do not provide extra work or goods until you receive this.

  • Sales tax applies to tangible goods. Please include the current City of La Puente sales tax rate (10.25%) on quotes and invoices.

  • All shipments must include a packing slip with the purchase order number clearly shown. Shipments without a PO number may be refused.

  • Deliveries must go to the address on the purchase order. Shipments sent elsewhere without approval may be rejected.

 

CUPCCAA

The Bassett Unified School District ("District") has elected to be subject to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("CUPCCAA") and invites all interested licensed contractors to submit their company information for inclusion on the District's Informal Bidding Contractors List for each calendar year. NOTE: Companies must resubmit each year.

Per California Public Bassett Unified School District-Vendor Registration Form Contract Code 22032, any Public Works Project that is estimated to be $200,000 or less is subject to the Informal Bidding Procedure set forth by the State of California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission. All trade categories are subject Informal Bidding Procedures. Contractors that are interested in being on the Informal Bidding Contractors List are required to have a current license and are subject to verification through the Contractors State License Board.

Additionally, pursuant to SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code 1725.5.

If interested in being placed on the District's Informal Bidding Contractors List, please register to be a CUPCCAA contractor at Bassett Unified School District Contractor CUPCCAA Registration - PQBids.

The list will be used to notify contractors of upcoming public projects bid informally. You can apply for the list at any time, but the list expires December 31st. Applications for the following year can be submitted beginning November 1st.

Firms may also view the list of registered bidders by clicking on the "CUPCCAA Contractors List"  below.