Purchase Guidelines

Exempt Purchasing Authority

Purchases that are exempt from competitive bidding requirements may be purchased by departments regardless of dollar amount.  See section 5.7 of Purchasing Procedures for a full listing of exempt purchases.

It is recommended that departments contact Procurement Services for verification of exemption prior to purchase.  All purchases must follow University rules 25.07.01.M0.01, Contract Administration, and/or 25.07.99.M2, President’s Delegation of Authority for Contract Administration.