IT Services must "sign off" on all computer related purchases. The process, and the required forms, vary with the cost of items. We maintain specification lists for standard items such as computers, laptops, printers. For help with specifications and quotes, contact NEED (206.587.NEED NEED@sccd.ctc.edu), providing a brief description of the desired equipment or software.

For orders over $1500 (including tax and shipping) a purchase requisition is required. Departments and divisions prepare the purchase requisition and send it to IT Services, BE 3157 before sending to the business office or a vice president. District purchasing office will select the vendor, but listing a suggested vendor or vendors is very helpful. If there is truly only one possible vendor, the district "sole source" form must be attached to the order.

For orders costing $1500 or less, division credit cards, or "confirming" purchase requests are used. Before placing such an order, the requesting division office staff should fill out an IT credit card purchase form and e-mail it to NEED.

For the annual “Instructional Computing Equipment” budget request, each spring, the Instructional Computing Committee evaluates requests and allocates the funds. All computer related items on that budget are ordered, by IT Services,with special purchase requisition forms.