Contracts and Orders
All purchases of
$10,000 or greater are formalized through approved procurement documents to ensure clarity and accountability.
- Authorization: Procurement manages the contracting and purchasing process; however, contracts approval is limited to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), an authorized designee, or in limited circumstances the Dean of Teaching, Learning and Student Success.
- Contracts: Used for services, complex purchases, or higher-value engagements.
- Purchase Orders (POs): Required for most purchases and must be referenced on all invoices
Vendors must not begin work, provide services, or deliver goods until a valid purchase order or executed agreement has been issued, except in approved emergency situations.