Purchases Exceeding $5,000
But Not Exceeding $15,000
Delegated
Bid Authority
Departments electing to assume responsibility
for adherence to University and State purchasing policy and procedure
may solicit competitive price quotations
from at least three (3) bona fide bidders for the purchase of supplies,
equipment and operating services valued $5,000 - $15,000 via a departmental solicitation. A minimum of 24 hours must be allowed for vendor response. Once the bid due date has passed, the bids received are to be tabbed, evaluated, and released to Purchasing for further processing.
NOTE:
This delegated bid authority is not to be confused with delegated
purchasing authority. The delegated purchasing authority for deans,
directors, and department heads remains $5,000 per single purchase transaction.
An online tutorial of a departmental solicitation and bid tab is accessible in PRO by clicking on HELP, then SYSTEM HELP, then CREATING & EDITING DOCUMENTS.
See also Emergency Purchases.
