Indiana University Institutional Policy - State & Federal Statues & Regulations

SUBJECT: State and Federal Statutes and Regulations

SOURCE: State & Federal Government

POLICY NO: P - 2.0

DATE ISSUED: February 18, 1992

RATIONALE:

The University Purchasing Department will develop procedures, independently as well as in cooperation with other departments, to insure that state and federal regulations will be followed.

POLICY:

The University Purchasing Department will comply with all state statutes, federal laws, and regulations. Included, but not exclusive, are the following state statutes:

Exceptions:
Coal - Statute #IC 5-17.3
Public Works - Statute #IC 5-16-1-1.9
Recycled Products - Statute #IC 14-3.4-2-8
Steel - Statute #IC 5-16-8-2

DEFINITIONS:

Public works is defined as work, alterations, or improvements on public buildings owned by the state.
Recycled Products will be defined as recycled if:

  • 50% of the volume of the original components of the supplies are composed of recycled materials; or
  • the cost of purchasing recycled materials is 50% of the cost of producing the supplies; or
  • the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management determines that the supplies are recycled.
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PROCEDURE REFERENCE:

Coal (Statute #IC 5-17.3): Indiana University is required to purchase coal mined in Indiana unless low sulphur coal is required by federal regulations, in which case, Indiana University may purchase coal from the best source.
Steel (Statute #IC 5-16-8-2): Steel products purchased by Indiana University must be American steel except where cost is unreasonable.
Solicitation Process Procedures

CROSS REFERENCE:

RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION:

University Purchasing Department

Last Reviewed: March 1, 2000