Procurement for Off-Shore University Activities
FIN-PUR-17.0
Note: In 2019, university policies related to university purchases (formerly FIN-PUR-01 through FIN-PUR-35) were updated and consolidated into FIN-PURCH-01 through FIN-PURCH-14. The History section of this policy contains complete information on where the topics covered by each FIN-PUR policy can be found in FIN-PURCH. A few FIN-PUR policies have been rescinded or converted into Standard Operating Procedures, and the History section contains that information as well.
About This Policy
- Effective Date:
- 12-04-2008
See current policy
- Date of Last Review/Update:
- 07-26-2016
- Responsible University Office:
- Procurement Services
- Responsible University Administrator:
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Policy Contact:
Jill Schunk
Associate VP, Office of Procurement Services
jschunk@iu.edu
- Policy Feedback:
- If you have comments or questions about this policy, let us know with the policy feedback form.
Policy Statement
In the event that traditional sourcing and procurement policies do not provide the University with adequate protection in international commerce within certain countries, the Associate Vice President, University Procurement Services may approve to contract with a third-party administrator to secure goods and services.
Selection of the third-party administrator must comply with all University policies, state and federal statutes in addition to any restrictions from a funding source.
Reason for Policy
In certain circumstances, the campus purchasing department may permit contracting with a third-party administrator to secure goods and services in a foreign country.
History
The source to this policy is:
University Board of Trustees, Associate Vice President, University Procurement Services, Treasurer’s Office
Please note: This is an archived version of the policy. View the current version.