Creates solicitations, coordinates requirements with originating departments, writes and evaluates specifications, conducts bid openings as needed, evaluates bids, prepares bids for award, including the completion of board item(s), if applicable, and issues and monitors contracts. Creates solicitations, including but not limited to request for quotes, request for proposals, invitations to bid and invitations to negotiate according to Federal, State and Board guidelines; when necessary, monitors contracts, purchases and sales of several diverse categories of supplies, equipment and services.