Purchasing Dollar Amounts
 

Purchase of Property or Services Less Than $5,000

Purchases of property or services not available on Statewide Contracts and costing less than $5,000 may be acquired as each department sees fit, in accordance with good business practice and in the best interests of the College and the State.

Purchase of Property or Services over $5,001

Purchases between $5,001 and $50,000 and not available on Statewide Contracts require a minimum of three (3) competitive solicitations.  Send the requisitions to the Purchasing office for process.  Services exceeding one (1) year, regardless of cost must be sent to the Purchasing office for process.

Attach clear and precise specifications to the requisition.  Note whether or not alternates or substitutions will be acceptable.  If alternates/substitutes are not acceptable, a letter of justification stating why alternates/substitutes are not acceptable must accompany the requisition. Make note of any special instructions including delivery deadlines, delivery addresses, etc.