Manual

Department of Purchasing

100 Lincoln Street

Akron, OH 44325-9001

330-972-7340

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PURCHASING PROCEDURES MANUAL

Last Update - 11/03/2005

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DESCRIPTION

1.0 General Information
1.1 Contracting Authority
1.2 Departmental Objectives
2.0 Department Personnel
3.0 The Procurement Process
3.1 Formal Bid Process
3.2 Informal Bid Process
3.3 Direct Award Process
3.4 Source Selection Process
3.5 Minority Business Enterprise
4.0 Purchasing Options Available
4.1 Departmental Requisition
4.2 Department Purchase Order
4.3 Prepaid Order Form
4.4 Blanket Purchase Order
4.5 Office Supply Requisition
4.6 University Credit Card
4.7 Campus Bookstore
5.0 Service and Performance Agreements
6.0 Ordering From Central Stores
7.0 Travel
7.2 Direct Bill
7.3 Minority Participation Program
7.4 I.U.C. Hotel Plan
7.5 Vehicle Rental
8.0 Surplus Property Program

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PURCHASING PROCEDURES MANUAL

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