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Blanket purchase orders are used for emergency or recurring purchases of a specific service or commodity when the quantity or frequency of delivery cannot be fully determined at the time the purchase order is initiated.
Requirements for Use of Blanket Orders
  • Each release for a Blanket Purchase Order (Blanket Order) must be recorded on a Blanket Purchase Order Release Form.
  • Form may be used for one or more individual releases against a specific Blanket Order.
  • A specific Blanket Order may have multiple forms to accommodate various authorized individuals.
  • Each Blanket Order voucher must be approved. This approval certifies that goods or services have been received and the price is correct.
  • Departments are responsible for closing these blanket orders through the normal process no later than the fiscal year-end.
The Blanket Purchase Order Release Form (WORD) is used to record all releases against a blanket purchase order.