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The commitment of University funds is made by means of an official University purchase order or contract, approved by the appropriate administrative officer or designee. For more information, see [[Contract Signature Authority]]. | The commitment of University funds is made by means of an official University purchase order or contract, approved by the appropriate administrative officer or designee. For more information, see [[Contract Signature Authority]]. | ||
== Basis of Purchasing Policy == | == Basis of Purchasing Policy == | ||
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) follows the purchasing policy established by the University Board of Regents. For detailed information, see [ | The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) follows the purchasing policy established by the University Board of Regents. For detailed information, see [https://nebraska.edu/docs/board/bylaws.pdf Bylaws of the Board of Regents], Section 6.1 relating to obligation; Section 6.4 relating to contracts; Nebraska Revised Statutes related to public lettings; and the [http://www.nebraska.edu/board/bylaws-policies-and-rules.html Board of Regents Policies], Chapter 6. | ||
== Bid Requirements == | == Bid Requirements == | ||
Except as otherwise provided in the Purchasing policy, most purchases committing the University to an expenditure of $150,000 or more require competitive bids. Where competitive bids are called for, a minimum of fifteen (15) days shall elapse between the time bids are advertised or sent and the time of their due date. In the event that the commitment exceeds $250,000, a written report is sent to the Regents. Commitments greater than $400,000 must be approved by the Regents prior to the issuance of a purchase order. | Except as otherwise provided in the Purchasing policy, most purchases committing the University to an expenditure of $150,000 or more require competitive bids. Where competitive bids are called for, a minimum of fifteen (15) days shall elapse between the time bids are advertised or sent and the time of their due date. In the event that the commitment exceeds $250,000, a written report is sent to the Regents. Commitments greater than $400,000 must be approved by the Regents prior to the issuance of a purchase order. | ||