Purchases not exceeding $25,000
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Purchases of items listed under Non-competitive purchases
These purchases may be made in accordance with Procedures prescribed by Executive Order KBB 2004-30 (reference Louisiana R.S. 39:1596).
Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase. (ref. splitting of purchases)
Small purchase requirements:
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Procedure for petty cash purchases (up to $150) |
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Purchases of supplies, materials, and services not exceeding $150 may be made, with reimbursement obtained through LSUS Accounting Services.
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Procedure for purchases not exceeding $500 |
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With the exception of petty cash purchases, purchases not exceeding $500 must be requisitioned through the Purchasing Department.
A requisition is to be initiated (by the department) in the LSUS Main Frame and processed through the Purchasing Department in advance of purchase.
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Procedure for purchases over $500 not exceeding $5,000 |
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A requisition is to be initiated (by the department) in the LSUS Main Frame and processed through the Purchasing Department in advance of purchase.
Prices are to be secured in writing by the Purchasing Department. Fax quotes normally have a 5 calendar day processing period. Phone quotes normally have a 1-2 day processing period.
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Procedure for purchases over $5,000 not exceeding $25,000 |
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A requisition is to be initiated (by the department) in the LSUS Main Frame and processed through the Purchasing Department in advance of purchase.
Prices are to be secured in writing by the Purchasing Department on a “Request for Quotation”.
The Purchasing Department normally requires a five (5) calendar day processing period when bids are faxed to vendors and a ten (10) calendar day processing period when bids are mailed to vendors.
If the department is in an emergency situation, they should advise Purchasing. |
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