Technology Purchasing
Getting Started
First time making a purchase? Here's the process according to SFUSD standards.
Click here to see SFUSD’s Purchasing Procedures Manual.
Desktops, laptops, and Chromebooks may only be purchased through Arey Jones or Apple, see the resource section below.
The Process
Direct Purchase:
The purchase of supplies, and materials under $1,500 or less including handling and sales tax, with the exception of furniture, fixtures, audio visual, computers, and equipment. See page 26 for details.
Purchase Orders:
The purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials in excess of $1,500, in addition to furniture, fixtures, audio visual, computers and equipment under $1,500. See pages 7-9 for details.
Direct Purchases:
Step 1: Schools and departments place orders directly with the vendor.
Step 2: Collect necessary packing slips and paperwork upon delivery.
Step 3: Process payment through GoFast.
Purchase Orders:
Step 1: School or department contact a vendor and receive a quote for the desired supplies or materials.
Step 2: Submit a Requisition for Purchase Order on the GoFast system. See page 9 for instructions.
Step 3: Wait for the Requisition for Purchase Order to be approved by the Purchasing Department. They will issue a Purchase Order to the vendor and a copy to the requesting site.
Step 4: Collect necessary packing slips and paperwork upon delivery.
Step 5: Process payment through GoFast.
Vendor Resources
NOTE: Desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads must be purchased through Arey Jones or Apple. Any devices purchased outside these channels may not be supported by the Department of Technology.
Apple Bundle Price List - Contact Richard Zawatsky at rzawatsky@apple.com for a formal Apple quote.
Arey Jones - This site can generate quotes for the following: Windows computers, ChromeBook s, Carts, Printers, Monitors .
CDWG - Contact account manager, austrom@cdwg.com, for quotes and assistance.
Office Depot, Contact account manager, chip.congdon@officedepot.com, for quotes and assistance.
For assistance or recommendations for hardware purchases, please email help@sfusd.edu.