Internet/Online Quotes

Online ordering via the Internet by authorized staff is allowed if the purchase is less than $5,000 and if payment is on the LaCarte procurement card. All State and University procedures must be satisfied.

As a general rule, orders greater than $5,000 should not be placed online. 

When obtaining internet quotes for competitive pricing, a firm fixed quote* must be obtained. 

Departments are reminded, when a supplier requires the execution of a terms and conditions contract, regardless of the dollar amount of the purchase, an order shall not be placed until the contract has been reviewed and approved by Procurement Services.  Approval and signature of the contractors contract can be obtained by attaching an UN-SIGNED copy of the contract/agreement to a Banner requisition.

*Prices from services such as PRICE WATCH® and other Internet dealer price advertisements are not considered firm quotes. Firm quotes include (at a minimum) firm pricing, a description of the items(s) offered, FOB terms, and should clearly identify the supplier, supplier contact person, and evidence of the supplier's intent to be bound to a contract with the University.