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Bid Limits With some exceptions, all purchases, that represent a commitment of over the bid limit, per fiscal year, per supplier, must be bid. Bid limits are as follows: - GOODS: $25,000
- SERVICES: $50,000
- CONSTRUCTION: $50,000.
Smaller purchases may or may not be bid, at the discretion of the Purchasing & Contracting Office.
PCard Individual campus departments are permitted to do their own purchasing using the Purchasing Card (PCard). This card can be used only by the approved cardholder, and must be used strictly for University business. The per-transaction dollar limit is generally set at $2,500, though this can vary depending on the cardholder. Pyramiding of PCard purchases (placing two or more orders in an attempt to circumvent the dollar limit) is not acceptable. Some items, such as radioactive substances, are not to be purchased by p-card, regardless of dollar amount. Go to the PCard site for more information.
Purchasing Most purchases over $2,500 must be made through the Purchasing & Contracting Office and require the issue of an Ohio University PO. All purchases, regardless of dollar amount, require the use of a p-card, the issue of a PO, or a Direct Payment Form (DP). DP’s are for after-the-fact payment , and are allowable only for the items shown on this list.
Solicitation Solicitation on campus is permitted, however a visit to the Purchasing & Contracting Office prior to calling on end-users (professors & other academic department staff) is advised. The purchasing agent who is responsible for your commodity will be happy to provide you with guidance and suggestions. Click here to reach the staff directory.
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