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 » Furniture Purchases

Furniture Purchases

SOURCE: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
POLICY NO: P - 9.0
DATE ISSUED: February 18, 1992
DATE REVISED: June 30, 2009

Rationale

To assist the University in selecting appropriate furniture.

Policy

Furniture standards have been reviewed and approved by each IU campus and the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Assistant Vice President, University Procurement Services is responsible for the consistent implementation of these standards. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer or the Campus Vice President or Chancellor. (An approved furniture catalog is available through the purchasing department.)

All public areas or lounges and all floor, window, and wall treatments must be specified through the Office of the University Architect or the purchasing department. All furniture items, carpeting, and wall coverings, must meet applicable fire and safety codes.

Procedure Reference

Furniture Policy Manual

Cross Referencee

P-1.2 Delegation of Purchasing Authority

Responsible Organization

Assistant Vice President, University Procurement Services

Last Reviewed: June 30, 2009

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