Procurement Services Group

FAQs

1. What is the responsibility of the Procurement Services Group?

The Procurement Services Group is responsible for ensuring the District complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the purchasing of goods and services.

2.Where can I obtain information on LAUSD procurement policies and procedures?

LAUSD personnel can access documents such as reference guides, bulletins, and memoranda through Inside LAUSD or through Business Services Division's website, "Publications" link.

3.Is there a particular person assigned to assist my school or Local District with purchases?

Local Districts are supported by centralized procurement teams. Supplies and equipment purchases are handled by Purchasing Branch at 562-654-9007. For assistance with professional services contracts, call Contract Administration Branch at 213-241-3089.

4. How can a vendor become a LAUSD vendor?

Vendor numbers are assigned only through referral of a buyer, program administrator, or school. For details, please visit the Vendor Registration Tab

5. What kind of insurance requirements need to be met to be a LAUSD vendor?

Vendor Basic Insurance Requirements are available through the Office of Risk Management and Insurance Services (ORMIS) and can be viewed by clicking here. ORMIS can be reached at (213) 241-3139.

6. How does a vendor/contractor's purchase order get paid?

Payments are handled by LAUSD's Accounts Payable Branch. Accounts Payable can be reached at (213) 241-4800 or by e-mail at accounts-payable@lausd.k12.ca.us.

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