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Guidelines and Procedures

The following guidelines and procedures apply to all employees involved in the procurement of materials, supplies, and services.

Who Has Authority to Purchase?Who Has Authority to Purchase?
101Authorized Signatures 
Requisition ProcessingRequisition Processing
102Required Documentation for Requisitions 
103Explanation of Requisition Details 
104Abbreviations 
105Requisitions Needing Prior Review 
106Sole Source Requests 
108Quotes and Non-contract Orders 
109Printing Orders 
111Memberships and Subscriptions in Professional Organizations 
112Conference Registration 
114Emergency Purchases 
116Business Cards/Envelopes/Letterhead 
118Computers, Hardware, Software, and Copiers 
119Assembly and Installation of furniture and equipment 
120Bus Rental Standard Operating Procedure 
Obtaining Materials & Services 
202Campus Storehouse Purchases 
Receipt of GoodsReceipt of Goods
203Reporting Damages, Shortages & Return Authorizations 
204Interest Accrual 
Purchase OrdersPurchase Orders
205Change Notices 
VendorsVendors
302Certified New York State Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise(M/WBE) 
304State Employee Owned Companies 
Preferred SourcesPreferred Sources
401Vendor Selection 
402NYS Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) 
403NYS Preferred Source Program For People Who Are Blind (NYSPSP) 
404NYS Department of Corrections (Corcraft) 
NYS CommoditiesNYS Commodities
501"P" Contracts 
502Sample Listing 
601Material Safety Data Sheet 
Trademarks and Licensing Program  
603Guidelines 
604Frequently Asked Questions 
Procurement CardProcurement Card
605Guidelines 

Purchasing Office

  • 404 Maytum Hall State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063