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PROCUREMENT POLICIES

Your Procurement Services staff is available to assist you to ensure compliance to the University's purchasing policies and procedures. All procurement of goods and services must be done in an open and competitive environment according to the following policies, to ensure that all prices paid by the University are fair and reasonable.

The procurement of goods and services requires the adherence to all of the University of Michigan policies and procedures (see SPG 507), including practicing vendor diversity. In addition, all Regent Bylaws, State and Federal Laws, as well as applicable Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Regulations are observed in the purchase of goods and services.

Procurement Services maintains signature authority for all procurement contracts and agreements. Contracts and agreements (license, maintenance, etc.) requiring University signature regardless of dollar amount must be forwarded to Procurement Services for processing. University employees who sign contracts or agreements may incur a personal liability.

Procurement on Federally Sponsored Funds must be made in accordance with A-21 Guidelines and Financial Operations Procedures.

Written approval from a Procurement staff member is required prior to purchasing restricted items

It is the responsibility of all to ensure that documentation and record retention is proper and in accordance with University of Michigan Policies and Procedures. (See General University Policies and Procedures, Business and Financial Services SPG 604.1).

Procurement Services is responsible for preparing and issuing all formal bid documents, incorporating the specifications defined by the department requesting the purchase, and ensuring that the appropriate terms and conditions are included in the documents.

Failure to comply with procurement policies and procedures may result in the suspension of use of the M-Pathways on-line procurement system, P-Card and non-PO voucher system and/or disciplinary action, which may include discharge.

University of Michigan Procurement Services, 3003 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Phone 734-764-8212
Copyright © 2007 the Regents of the University of Michigan



FAQs Contacts Green Purchasing Made in Michigan Glossary Forms For Suppliers MSupplier Portal		PROCUREMENT POLICIES Your Procurement Services staff is available to assist you to ensure compliance to the University's purchasing policies and procedures. All procurement of goods and services must be done in an open and competitive environment according to the following policies, to ensure that all prices paid by the University are fair and reasonable. The procurement of goods and services requires the adherence to all of the University of Michigan policies and procedures (see SPG 507), including practicing vendor diversity. In addition, all Regent Bylaws, State and Federal Laws, as well as applicable Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Regulations are observed in the purchase of goods and services. Procurement Services maintains signature authority for all procurement contracts and agreements. Contracts and agreements (license, maintenance, etc.) requiring University signature regardless of dollar amount must be forwarded to Procurement Services for processing. University employees who sign contracts or agreements may incur a personal liability. Procurement on Federally Sponsored Funds must be made in accordance with A-21 Guidelines and Financial Operations Procedures. Written approval from a Procurement staff member is required prior to purchasing restricted items It is the responsibility of all to ensure that documentation and record retention is proper and in accordance with University of Michigan Policies and Procedures. (See General University Policies and Procedures, Business and Financial Services SPG 604.1). Procurement Services is responsible for preparing and issuing all formal bid documents, incorporating the specifications defined by the department requesting the purchase, and ensuring that the appropriate terms and conditions are included in the documents. Failure to comply with procurement policies and procedures may result in the suspension of use of the M-Pathways on-line procurement system, P-Card and non-PO voucher system and/or disciplinary action, which may include discharge.
		University of Michigan Procurement Services, 3003 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Phone 734-764-8212 Copyright © 2007 the Regents of the University of Michigan