General Purchasing Guidelines

The District's preferred method for acquiring goods costing less than $10,000 is our VISA Purchasing Card (PCard).  For more information on receiving and using the District PCard, visit Purchasing Card (PCard).

• Sourcing Practices, Policies, and Ethics

• Insurance Requirements 

Rocky Mountain E- Purchasing System (BidNet):

Please direct all suppliers to BidNet. This is where all solicitation opportunities for Denver Public Schools will be posted.

Amazon DPS's Business Account:

We are pleased to offer the District Amazon Business account to all schools and departments. This account ensures discount pricing, tax exemption, Prime Membership, and ease of use. To join, please contact PCardsupport@dpsk12.org. If you need Amazon Business support, please call 888.281.3847.

Home Depot, Walmart, or Walmart.com: 

Please use the corresponding tax exempt forms so you are not charged sales tax on their purchases. 

• Walmart / Walmart.com Tax Exempt Form
• Home Depot Tax Exemption Form

Sam's Club:  

To apply for a DPS Membership, you will need the DPS Colorado Tax Exemption Certificate.

Warehouse Store Membership