Computer equipment, services, or software purchases under $10,000 (including tax and shipping) do not require competitive bidding. There are several state contract vendors for computer equipment. Departments may also order from non-contract vendors.
Quotations:
To document specifications and pricing, obtain a quotation in writing from the sales representative or from the website of the contract vendor.
Quotes from contract vendor websites must include a quote number.
Ordering:
<$3000: order with a WSU Purchasing Card and include quotation with transaction documentation. Department orders may also be issued for equipment, services, or software purchases less than $3000.
>$3000: attach quotation to Department Requisition, and route to Purchasing Services, mailcode 1020. Please put quotation number in the Department Requisition description area.
Policy:
BPPM 70.24 Acquisition of Computer Equipment, Services, or Software provides detailed for purchasing instructions.
Questions:
Rory Tipton rtipton@wsu.edu or 335-1249
