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If equipment purchase(s) are deemed unallowable during any audit or review process, ISBE may disallow the purchase(s) and require the School Food Authority (SFA)/ Sponsoring Organization (SO) to replenish the non-profit school food account as appropriate.  \nWhen procuring goods and services for the Child Nutrition Programs, an SFA/ SO must determine whether they must use an informal or formal procurement method. It is important to understand and then identify which method best meets the needs of your individual food service operation. NOTE--For public schools only: The Illinois School Code states that all equipment purchases in excess of $35,000 (or a lower amount as required by district board policy), must be competitively bid and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.  \nCosts associated with remediation or repair to the facility (i.e., plumbing, heating, air conditioning, construction, etc. ) that would add to the permanent value of the facility are unallowable. These costs should be borne by the SFA’s/ SO’s general fund.  \nAll equipment purchased must be deemed necessary and reasonable (2 CFR 200.403) for proper and efficient performance and administration of the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) prior to purchasing.  \nNSLP Equipment Assistance Grant  \nIf an SFA seeks to purchase equipment using the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant, the SFA should visit [https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Equipment-Grants.aspx](https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Equipment-Grants.aspx or email)[ or email](https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Equipment-Grants.aspx or email) [cnp@isbe.net](cnp@isbe.net) for additional guidance and resources. Additional grant-specific requirements may apply.  \nEquipment Purchase from Pre-Approved List  \nIf an SFA/ SO seeks to purchase equipment on this pre-approved list using Child Nutrition Program Federal reimbursement funds to purchase, the SFA/ SO must complete and maintain on file the Equipment Purchase/ Capital Expenditure Attestation form and must follow all applicable procurement regulations.  \nEquipment Purchase NOT on Pre-Approved List  \nIf an SFA/ SO seeks to purchase equipment not on this pre-approved list using Child Nutrition Program Federal reimbursement funds to purchase, the SFA/ SO must seek approval from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Nutrition Department prior to purchase by completing and emailing the Equipment Purchase/ Capital Expenditure PreApproval Request [Form](Form to NutritionProcurement@isbe.net)[ to](Form to NutritionProcurement@isbe.net)[ ](Form to NutritionProcurement@isbe.net)[NutritionProcurement@isbe.net](Form to NutritionProcurement@isbe.net) and must follow all applicable procurement regulations.  \nEquipment Disposal  \nDisposal of the equipment purchased with Federal funds shall be complaint with 2 CFR 200.313. Please contact ISBE for further instruction.  \nPre-Approved Capital Equipment List  \nFood Preparation Equipment  \n• Griddles  \n• Muffin Depositors  \n• Hot Plates  \n• Microwaves  \n• Food Slicers  \n• Toasters  \n• Induction Cookers  \n• Food Processors  \n• Food Blenders  \n• Food Cutters  ","cbCaitu4SZBLZREa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitu4SZBLZREa","pdf",237082,"English","# Purchasing Equipment\n## Equipment definition and ISBE review process\n## Allowability, procurement methods, and competitive bidding\n## NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant guidance\n## Pre-approved vs non-pre-approved equipment purchases\n## Equipment disposal requirements\n## Pre-approved Capital Equipment List\n## Food preparation equipment\n## Storage, transportation, and temperature monitoring\n## Computers, hardware & software\n## Dishwashers, sinks, and supplies\n## Ranges and ovens\n## Food warmers and refrigeration equipment\n## Service equipment","[{\"question\":\"How does ISBE determine whether an equipment purchase is allowable?\",\"answer\":\"ISBE reviews equipment purchases to ensure they were made using either the approved equipment list or the ISBE prior approval process. 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