Indiana University Institutional Policy - Exceptions to Purchasing Authority

SUBJECT: Exceptions to Purchasing Authority

SOURCE: Vice President of Administration

POLICY NO: P - 1.1

DATE ISSUED: February 18, 1992

DATE REVISED: March 1, 2000

RATIONALE:

Due to the compelling or unique nature of some acquisitions, authority to perform these functions have been delegated to other departments.

POLICY:

The University Director of Purchasing and staff have the sole authority to commit the university in contracting for materials and services with the following authorized exceptions:

  1. Real Estate
  2. Major renovations and new construction of buildings
  3. Resale items purchased by Indiana University Bookstore/Gift Centers
  4. Books and other holdings for the libraries
  5. Utilities (e.g., water, electricity)
  6. Insurance
  7. Contracts signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by the Treasurer
  8. IU Press
  9. Travel

DEFINITIONS:

PROCEDURE REFERENCE:

CROSS REFERENCE:

RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION:

University Purchasing Department

Last Reviewed: March 1, 2000