University purchases are generally made (by employees) in one of three ways, depending on what is being purchased and the dollar amount of the expense.
No competition or exemption is necessary.
Expense cards may be used for all purchases below $5,000 except services.
If the purchase is for services, a PO is required and the supplier must sign the University's Master Supplemental Agreement (MSA) and provide certificate of insurance showing at least $1 million in general liability coverage.
For purchases between $5,000 and $74,999, a second quote or sole source exemption is required to be attached to the PO.
If the purchase is for services, the supplier must sign the University's Master Supplemental Agreement (MSA) and provide certificate of insurance showing at least $1 million in general liability coverage.
A competitive solicitation must be conducted (by the Procurement Department) or sole source exemption must be posted on Procurement's solicitations page for 72 hours before a PO can be issued.
The supplier must sign the University's Master Supplemental Agreement (MSA) and provide certificate of insurance showing at least $1 million in general liability coverage.
