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Effective date:: 02-28-1992
Last updated:: 06-30-2009
Responsible University Office:: University Procurement Services
Responsible University Administrator:: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Policy Contact:: Jill Schunk
Associate VP and Director of Procurement Services, Office of Procurement Services
jschunk@indiana.edu

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Exceptions to Purchasing Authority FIN-PUR-1.1

Scope
Policy Statement
Reason for Policy
History

Scope

Policy Statement

The Assistant Vice President, University Procurement Services and staff have the sole authority to commit the University in contracting for materials and services with the following authorized exceptions:

Real Estate
Major renovations and new construction of buildings
Books and other holdings for the libraries
Utilities (e.g., water, electricity)
Insurance
Contracts signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by the Treasurer
IU Press (for goods or services related to publications)
Travel
Sponsored Research Agreements
Legal Services

Transactions in these areas are exempt from Policy 5.0 on Competition.

Reason for Policy

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

History

This policy was established on February 28, 1992.