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Administrative Vice-Rectorate


Procurement Office

Within the framework of the principle of procurement planning, as a guiding principle for oversight and organization, the Procurement Office ensures that the processes for acquiring goods, works, and services are conducted in strict compliance with the principles of transparency, economy, responsibility, effectiveness, impartiality, and publicity, in accordance with the legal guidelines governing the pre-contractual, contractual, and post-contractual stages, with the purpose of fulfilling the University’s institutional mission.
Área de Contratación

Procurement A–Z

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Learn about some of the documents required for the procurement process during the pre-contractual, contractual, and post-contractual stages, as well as the roles involved (requesting unit, attorney, contractor, and contract supervisor). If you would like to know which specific documents apply to each type of contract, please consult the checklists available for each procurement modality on the LVMEN portal.
1. Pre-Contractual Stage

Responsibility of the Requesting Unit

1.1 Procurement Request: PA-GA-5-FOR-38

1.2 Budget Availability Certificate (CDP) Request: PA-GA-5-FOR-10

1.3 Budget Availability Certificate (CDP)

1.4 Quotation or quotations

1.5 PA-GA-5-FOR-56 Sworn Declaration of the Authenticity of the Submitted Documents

1.6 Contractor’s documents: According to the applicable checklist and contract type.

1.7 SIGEP résumé (curriculum vitae): Validate, print, and sign before submitting the file, attaching supporting academic credentials and experience documentation.

1.8 Technical studies and supporting documents (when applicable): Technical feasibility (PA-GA-5-FOR-40), project or agreement supporting documents, schedule, cash flow, plans, or technical specifications.

1.9 Enrollment in the Social Security System.

1.10 Background checks.

1.11 Risk matrix.

1.12 Note: Documents are valid for a maximum of 30 days.

2. Contractual Stage

Responsibility of the Attorney and the Contractor

2.1 Preparation and execution of the contract.

2.2 Budget Commitment Certificate (RDP).

2.3 Insurance policies or guarantees and their approval.

2.4 Appointment of the contract supervisor.

Responsibility of the Contract Supervisor and the Contractor

2.5 Contract commencement record.

2.6 Submission of reports.

2.7 Verification of social security contributions.

2.8 Processing of contract amendments, suspensions, and resumptions.

3. Post-Contractual Stage

Responsibility of the Contract Supervisor and the Contractor

3.1 Contract closeout.

3.2 Supplier evaluation.

3.3 Acceptance of delivered goods, services, or works.

Functions of the Procurement Office

  • Advise and support the University community in the interpretation and application of legal regulations and procedures, as well as in contractual matters in general.
  • Conduct legal compliance reviews of the Institution’s procurement and contracting processes during the pre-contractual, contractual, and post-contractual stages.
  • Prepare and draft contractual proceedings exceeding 100 SMMLV and issue the corresponding administrative acts.
  • Develop and prepare technical guidelines, guides, and manuals on contractual management procedures and best practices, in accordance with the University’s General Statute, internal regulations, and the results of internal and external audits.
  • Manage the Institution’s contract files in accordance with records management policies and the applicable regulations.
  • Manage institutional tools and information systems that facilitate the collection of the information required to monitor the efficiency of procurement and contracting processes.
  • Coordinate and carry out the Institution’s procurement and contracting process during the pre-contractual, contractual, and post-contractual stages.
  • Prepare and process contract drafts, as well as the supporting documents and those forming part of contracts, inter-administrative agreements, and other legal instruments.
  • Ensure compliance with the deadlines and provisions established in administrative acts, agreements, contracts, and other administrative decisions.
  • Publish information related to the Institution’s procurement and contracting processes on the National Public Procurement Portal and other digital platforms, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
  • Carry out the procurement processes for goods with standardized technical specifications, seeking efficiency between market supply and demand.
  • Respond to requests, address inquiries, and issue opinions related to the responsibilities of the Division.

Access the Procurement System

Tarjeta de Acceso a Sistema de Contratación Procedimientos

Procurement System

Procurement Procedures

1

Carry out procurement planning, register, identify, and publish the procurement need in the Annual Procurement Plan (PAA). (Requesting Unit)

2

Request, in person, the activation or registration of your user account by email or through a physical request in order to access the SIGE application. (Requesting Unit)

3

Create your password using the link sent by the platform to access the application with your SIGEP user account. (Administrative Support Staff)

4

Guide and/or assist the Requesting Unit in uploading the required documents to the SIGEP platform. (Administrative Support Staff)

5

Request the validation of your résumé by email or in person. (Requesting Unit or Prospective Contractor)

6

Validate the résumé information. (Administrative Support Staff)

7

Complete and submit the required documentation to the Requesting Unit according to the applicable contract modality. (Bidder, Interested Party, or Prospective Contractor).

8

Formally submit the procurement and contracting request to the Office of the Vice-Rector for Administration. (Requesting Unit)

9

Verify that all required supporting documents are included in the physical file. (Administrative Support Staff)

10

Receive and formally register the procurement and contracting request, and record the contract information in the database. (Administrative Support Staff – Office of the Vice-Rector for Administration)

11

Review and approve the procurement and contracting request and the CDP. (Attorney and/or Administrative Support Staff – Administrative Vice-Rectorate)

12

Forward the procurement and contracting request and the CDP to the Authorizing Officer for signature. (University Professional – Administrative Vice-Rectorate)

13

Sign the procurement request and forward it to the Financial Division for the issuance of the CDP. (Authorizing Officer)

14

Receive the request signed by the Authorizing Officer and Issue the CDP (Professional, Financial Division).

15

Record the CDP document and deliver it to the Legal team of the Procurement Area. (Administrative Technician, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

16

Prepare the Contract Draft and submit it to the Contractor and the Administrative Vice-Rector for signature. (Attorney, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

17

Receive the RPD and deliver it to the attorney in charge of the process. (Administrative Technician, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

18

Contact the Contractor to arrange the physical delivery of the contract in order to obtain the performance guarantee required under the contract. (Attorney, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

19

Complete the procedure to submit the insurance policy. (Contractor).

20

Review the contents of the insurance policy. (Attorney, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

21

Prepare the guarantee approval document and the official letter appointing the Supervisor, and submit them to the Administrative Vice-Rector for signature. (Attorney, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

22

Upload all contracts to the SIGEP database. (Administrative Technician, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

23

Deliver the contract file to the Archives Area of the Administrative Vice-Rectorate. (Attorney, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

24

File the contract file accordingly. (Records Management Office, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

25

Scan the contract documents. (Records Management Office, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

26

Publish the contracts on the SECOP II platform. (Support Engineer, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

27

Review and approve the procurement request and CDP. (Attorney and/or Administrative Technician, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

28

Submit the procurement request and CDP to the Authorizing Officer for signature. (Professional, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

29

Verify that all required documents are included in the physical file. (Administrative Technician).

30

Receive and register the procurement request, and enter the contract information into the database. (Administrative Technician, Administrative Vice-Rectorate).

Procurement Area Services

Annual Plan and Budget

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