Purchasing Process / Bidding
As a public institution, we conduct our business in an open and competitive fashion in accordance with regulations established by CMU's Board of Trustees.  The following is a brief outline of our regulations regarding the purchasing process that departments and vendors are expected to follow.
 
Requisition
Amount 		Details
Under $500 Purchases of $500 or less should be made using either the CMU Business MasterCard; or NPO Voucher
   
$500 to $1,000 Purchases between $500 and $1,000 can be handled by submitting an on-line purchase requisition; by using the CMU Business MasterCard or NPO Voucher
   
$1,000 to $2,500 An on-line purchase requisition should be submitted to the Purchasing department for processing.  Bids may or may not be required, based on the professional judgment of the buyer.  
   
$2,500 to $24,999 Purchasing will conduct a formal bid process unless specifically exempted.  Bids may be written or faxed at the professional judgment of the buyer. An on-line purchase requisition should be submitted to the Purchasing department for processing.
   
$25,000 and Over Purchasing will conduct a formal sealed written bid process unless specifically exempted.  Public bid openings are normally held. An on-line purchase requisition should be submitted to the Purchasing department for processing.
 
Bid Exemption Consult the Director of Contracting & Purchasing Services for exemptions on bids.
   
 

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