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Purchasing's Policies & Procedures

University Purchasing Policy Manual

Table of Contents

1. PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

A. Purchasing Authority
B. Requisitioning Authority
C. Unauthorized Commitments
D. Conflict of Interest
E. Emergency Purchases

2. TYPES OF PURCHASES

A. Types of Purchases
B. Small Purchases - Field Purchase Orders
C. Large Purchases - Requisitions
D. Office Supplies
E. Central Stores
F. Standing (Open) Purchase Orders
G. Change Orders
H. University Stationery

3. COMPETITIVE BIDDING GUIDELINES

A. Competitive Bidding Guidelines
B. Exceptions to Bid Guidelines
C. Sole Source Purchasing

4. RESTRICTED AND SPECIAL PURCHASES

A. Restricted and Special Purchases
B. Lease and Lease-Purchase Agreements
C. University Purchasing Contracts
D. Equipment Screening
E. Justification of Need
F. Purchases for Employees
G. Sponsored Research Purchases
H. Hazardous Materials
I. Fleet Vehicles
J. Publications - Printing
K. Copiers and Copying Services

5. SHIPMENTS AND DELIVERIES

A. Central Receiving
B. Direct Shipments
C. Materials Return
see also - Departmental Receiving

6. PURCHASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. General University Terms and Conditions
B. Special Government Subcontract Terms and Conditions
C. Link to US Govt Office of Management and Budget Circular A-110

7. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Vendor Relations
B. Disadvantaged Suppliers
C. Code of Ethics
D. Recycled Products

8. RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES

A. Limits of Authority (University Policy 2.10.030)
B. Travel and Entertainment Expenses (University Policy 2.30.010)
C. Reimbursement of Business Expenses (University Policy 2.30.020)
D. Petty Cash Funds (University Policy 2.30.030)
E. Property Control (University Policy 2.30.050)

9. ATTACHMENTS

A. Ordering Procedures for Office Supplies
B. How to: Order On-line, Make Changes, Order Paper and Office Supplies
C. Central Stores Copier Paper Online Order Form

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