Sustainable Procurement Policy
Sustainable Procurement Policy
Policy text
Reproduced in full from the Sustainable Procurement Policy & Procedures published by the Purchasing Department on the Alfaisal University Facilities & Purchasing page.
Purpose
This policy establishes the commitment of Alfaisal University to enhance, wherever possible, the quality of social, economic, and ecological sustainability at the campus level.
This policy recognizes that our activities impact the environment, and acknowledges the responsibility to protect the environment and the community at large.
This policy ensures Alfaisal University's commitment to sustainability and strives to inspire and motivate our communities through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarly exploration, application of new ideas, and dedication to courageously engage and challenge the world in all its complexity.
The policy encourages suppliers to comply with national and international standards on environmental, social, and economic matters and encourages a partnership approach to sustainable progression in compliance with KSA legislation.
Policy
- The department has an agreement with a recycling agent for wastepaper. This activity also generates financial funds.
- The department issues semi-annual purchase orders for fire extinguisher refilling.
- The department has an agreement with a specialized company for agricultural maintenance and development.
- The department's processes ensure the availability of campus inventory while reducing the costs of requested materials.
Procedures
- Material Requisition Slip: The first step in requesting materials and services.
- Request for Quotations: Obtaining quotations from relevant vendors and contractors through an established process that includes sealed bids.
- Opening of Sealed Bids: Conducted in the presence of the assigned committees.
- Supplier Quotations: Comparing quotations and selecting the best value for money.
- Purchase Orders: Establishing legal agreements between the University and vendors to provide approved materials or services.
- Delivery: Receiving materials or services from the vendor or contractor, delivering them to the University end-user, and settling the payment accordingly.