Purchases of $5,000 or more:
Competitive bids on purchases of $5,000 or more, including purchases
using research or grant funds, will be obtained by
the Office of Purchasing, either by telephone or written request.
The processing time for award of a purchase order could be a few days
to multiple weeks depending upon the complexity of the purchase.
The Office of Purchasing will conduct all negotiations with vendors in
cooperation with the respective department. All bids, regardless
of the source of funds, that are estimated to be in the amount of
$50,000 or more, must be advertised and open for a minimum of two (2)
weeks and processed with the receipt of formal written bids.
Revision Date:
August 20, 2009
August 1, 2010