Request a Requisition (Large Purchase > $5,000)
Purchases for $5,000 or greater require a Purchase Order issued by the University’s Purchasing department before the purchase can be made. A requisition is submitted to Purchasing; containing all the necessary information regarding the purchase; by the Finance Office. Purchasing reviews the requisition, and if approved, issues a Purchase Order. To start the process and request a requisition the department can complete a Requisition Request Form and submit it to the Business Office with all applicable documentation.
Exception: If you can order the item(s) from a Marketplace vendor that has been approved for orders in excess of $5,000 a requisition/purchase order is not required. The order must be placed via the Marketplace website in order to qualify for this exception.
Convenience Contracts: Departments can also make purchases from a vendor who has a Convenience Contract with the university without having to put the order out to bid. You will still need to complete a Requisition Request Form AND attach a quote from the supplier that includes the convenience contract number. Once the Business Office processes the requisition Purchasing will create a purchase order and send it to the supplier.
Non-MarketPlace Requisition Process Overview
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