Buyers: New Purchasing & Contracting

[campus buyers announcement list]

Dear Campus Buyers,

I wanted to bring to your attention some important updates from Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS) regarding UO’s purchasing and contracting procedures. Following the significant policy changes made last year, PCS has recently published additional updates that went into effect on October 1, 2024.
Key changes include:

  *   Expanded flexibility for purchases under $10,000 without a contract or purchase order (with some exceptions).
  *   A formal escalation process for misuse of delegated contracting authority, including notification, retraining, and potential revocation of authority.
  *   A new "How to Buy at UO" decision tree to guide staff through the appropriate processes.

These updates are designed to streamline our procedures while maintaining compliance and ethical standards. While contracts or purchase orders may not always be required for smaller transactions, it is still recommended as a best practice to ensure clear terms and accountability.

For more information on the updated procedures, please visit the following link: New Purchasing & Contracting Procedures<https://pcs.uoregon.edu/pcs-updates-purchasing-and-contracting-procedures>.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to PCS.



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