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 » Auctions and Reverse Auction

Auctions and Reverse Auction

SOURCE: University Procurement Services
POLICY NO: P - 18.0
DATE ISSUED: December 4, 2008

Rationale

The University may find that its interests are best served by utilizing auctions. These auctions may be traditional auctions as well as on-line, reverse auctions.

Policy

In the event that University Procurement Services identifies that a transaction utilizing an auction process best serves the interests of the University, the purchasing department may utilize or authorize the use of an auction transaction. University employees must secure prior approval from the purchasing department to conduct such transactions.

Responsible Organization

Assistant Vice President, University Procurement Services
Vice President and General Counsel
Treasurer’s Office

Last Reviewed: January 7, 2009

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