Purchasing Manual
The Purchasing Manual describes the policies and procedures used to obtain
goods and services for Colorado State University. Additional training in specific areas may be
required in order to fully utilize the University’s procurement systems.
goods and services for Colorado State University. Additional training in specific areas may be
required in order to fully utilize the University’s procurement systems.
- General Information
- Requisition (REQ)
- Automatic Purchase Order (APO)
- Procurement Card (PCard)
- Disbursement Voucher
- Internal Order
- Receipt of Goods or Services
- Sponsored Programs Equipment Screening & Acquisition
- Surplus Property Acquisition
- Food Service Purchasing Procedures
- Bookstore Purchasing Procedures
- Library Purchasing Procedures
- Conference Services Purchasing Procedures
- Research Center Purchasing Procedures
- Livestock Feed/Bedding Purchasing Procedure
- Livestock Purchase Procedures
- Search Firms
- Supplier Inclusion Program
Dollar Thresholds by Funding Source, including Federal Uniform Guidance
Dollar Thresholds | Non-Federal Dollars | Federal Dollars |
---|---|---|
Up to $10K | Automatic Purchase Order (APO) | Automatic Purchase Order
|
$10-$50K | Shop Catalogs | Compliant Shop Catalogs |
$10-$50K | Purchasing Agent Discretion
|
Purchasing Agent Discretion
|
$50-500K | Documented Quotes (DQ) | Documented Quotes (DQ) |
Greater than $500K |
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