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2. REQUISITION, PURCHASE ORDER AND RECEIVING GUIDELINES 2.1 AUTHORITY No County employee has the authority to purchase or commit public funds toward the purchase of commodities or services without first complying with the appropriate requisition and procurement procedures. Purchase Orders will not be issued "after the fact" without sufficient justification and explanation, at the Purchasing Manager, County Administrator or Board's discretion. 2.2 PURCHASE REQUISITIONS All requests for procurement shall start with a properly prepared purchase requisition created in the MUNIS electronic financial software system. Requisitions must be completely filled out with' the proper information, required quotes, documentation, attachments, approvals, account number, and final approval by the Budget Office. Departments will be given 24 hours after notification by Purchasing to provide any missing documentation, after which time the requisition shall be rejected and returned to the Originating Department. 2.3 QUOTE REQUIREMENTS BELOW MANDATORY BID THRESHOLD Purchase requisitions for items valued between $3,500 and $35,000 shall include copies of the written quotations received from each of a minimum of three vendors dated within the past 30 days or listing a current expiration date. The Purchasing Manager may waive the requirement for quotes below the mandatory bid threshold, if determined to be in the best interest of the County. 2.4 CAPITAL ITEM PURCHASES Budgeted capital purchases must be completed and received during the funded fiscal year and must be procured in accordance with the quote and mandatory bid thresholds. Bids for capital purchases budgeted for more than the $35,000 bid threshold should be prepared in the first quarter of the fiscal year. All budgeted capital purchases should be made prior to June 1 to ensure the goods are received prior to the end of the fiscal year. 2.5 REQUISITION ENTRY 201