4-203 - Request for Equipment, Supplies or Services

4-203 - Request for Equipment, Supplies or Services

  • Summary: Details the process for requesting department equipment and supplies.
  • Effective Date: 08-13-2002
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Policy

A Supply Requisition form (MPD-4022) or electronic request form from authorized personnel is required when ordering supplies and shall be signed by the commander or his/her designee. A Supply Order Authorization form (MP-8860) must be on file with MPD Stores listing all authorized personnel.

Requests for budget-approved equipment shall be submitted on an Equipment Request Form (MP- 2601, and shall be forwarded to MPD Finance for budget review. Form MP-2601 can be found on the MPD Net under “MPD Forms.” MPD Finance will then forward the form to the Deputy Chief of the Central Services Bureau for approval.

The Business Technology Unit (BTU) is responsible for evaluating all requests for technology equipment, i.e., computers, printers, software, etc. For budget-approved technology equipment, the Equipment Request Form must first be forwarded to the BTU supervisor for signature.

If a commander believes that a need for furniture or equipment is urgent and cannot wait for inclusion in the next year’s budget cycle, a letter documenting the request shall be directed to the Deputy Chief of the Central Services Bureau along with a completed Equipment Request Form.

When requesting telephone service, equipment, repair, etc., approval shall be obtained from the Manager of the Administrative Services Division, who will then make the request through the ITS Action Center.

 

Definitions

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