Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

Purchasing & Procurement
INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 19
(ISF-19)
PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT
PRIMARY:
SUPPORT:
Purchasing
Accounting
Engineering
2.2.64. INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this ISF, Purchasing refers to locating and purchasing “major” material,
supplies, or equipment items in support of the incident. (For “minor” purchases, refer to ISF-18,
Supplies & Materials.)
For the purposes of this ISF, Procurement refers to locating and obtaining professional or
specialized services in support of the incident. (For contracted services, refer to ISF-20,
Contracts.)
2.2.65. MISSION
To obtain “major” supplies, materials, equipment, or professional services necessary to support
emergency incident activities and operations
2.2.66. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
The Purchasing Department has overall responsibility for the Purchasing & Procurement
function.
2.2.67. RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness / Mitigation
Ensure all personnel are familiar with their duties and responsibilities in this plan.
Maintain an assortment of vendors, suppliers, and service providers who could be contacted if
necessary during an emergency.
Response
Obtain briefing and receive instructions from appropriate Incident Command Staff.
Determine the potential Purchasing & Procurement needs of the incident.
Develop plans and assignments for meeting the Purchasing & Procurement needs of the incident.
Be prepared for the needs to expand or change as the incident progresses.
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 68 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
Emergency Management Plan SECURITY SENSITIVE
June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE