Purchasing: Indiana University

Policies

Index

—	Overview
P-1.0	Purchasing Authority
P-1.1	Exceptions to Purchasing Authority
P-1.2	Delegation of Purchasing Authority
P-2.0	State and Federal Statutes and Regulations
P-3.0	Ethics
P-3.1	Code of Ethics
P-3.2	Reciprocity
P-3.3	Conflict of Interest
P-3.4	Gratuities
P-3.5	Purchases for Employees
P-4.0	Responsibilities in Acquisition Process
P-5.0	Policy on Competition
P-5.1	Development of Vendor List
P-5.2	Use of Other Recognized Sources as Basis of Award
P-5.3	Negotiation
P-5.4	Emergency Situations
P-5.5	Purchase Order Award Criteria
P-5.6	Single Source Orders
P-5.7	Documentation
P-6.0	Common Construction Wages
P-7.0	Prepayment of Orders
P-8.0	Endorsement
P-9.0	Furniture Policy
P-10.0	Restricted Purchases
P-10.1	Protection of Old Growth Forests
P-11.0	Release of Procurement Information
P-12.0	Board of Trustee Reporting
P-13.0	Purchases from Historically Underutilized Suppliers
P-14.0	Disposal and Redistribution of University Property
P-14.1	Sale of Computing Equipment
P-15.0	Strategic Alliances
P-16.0	Transactions Utilizing the Pre-Disbursement Processor
P-17.0	Procurement for Off-Shore University Activities
P-18.0	Auctions and Reverse Auctions
P-19.0	Procurement of Appliances and Electronics
P-20.0	University Procurement Contracts
—	Appendix

Institutional Purchasing Policies

Policies » Procurement for Off-Shore University Activities

Procurement for Off-Shore University Activities

SOURCE: University Board of Trustees
POLICY NO: P - 17.0
DATE ISSUED: December 4, 2008

Rationale

In certain circumstances, the campus purchasing department may permit contracting with a third-party administrator to secure goods and services in a foreign country.

Policy

In the event that traditional sourcing and procurement policies do not provide the University with adequate protection in international commerce within certain countries, the Assistant Vice President, University Procurement Services may approve to contract with a third-party administrator to secure goods and services.

Selection of the third-party administrator must comply with all University policies, state and federal statutes in addition to any restrictions from a funding source.

Procedure Reference

Policies Related to the Treasurer’s Office
Policies Related to Contracts & Grants

Responsible Organization

Assistant Vice President, University Procurement Services
Treasurer’s Office

Last Reviewed: January 7, 2009

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