Indiana University Institutional Policy - Use of Other Recognized Sources as Basis of Award

SUBJECT: Use of Other Recognized Sources as Basis of Award

SOURCE: University Purchasing Department

POLICY NO: P - 5.2

DATE ISSUED: February 18, 1992

DATE REVISED: March 1, 2000

RATIONALE:

Recognizing state and federal price agreements as documented justification for institutional purchases.

POLICY:

In instances where it is advantageous, developed contracts will be utilized and considered justification for awarding orders.

  1. State QPA Agreements
  2. Federal GSA Agreements
  3. Cooperative Contracts (E & I, University Hospitals, State Schools, CICPC, etc.)
  4. Institutional Contracts (Computers, Dealer Contracts, etc.)

DEFINITIONS:

PROCEDURE REFERENCE:

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RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION:

University Purchasing Department

Last Reviewed: March 1, 2000