Analysis of Data

Sample Analysis (which could include laboratory analysis, interpretation of the results, and shipping costs to/from the University) has been determined as an operating service. Normal purchasing rules and regulations must be followed.

• For orders between $5,000.01 and $20,000 - fax quotes from at least (3) sources may be solicited by the department, use of the University RFQ form in encouraged.  All received documents are to be submitted with a requisition in Banner in advance of the purchase and issuance of a purchase order. 
• For orders between $20,000.01 and less than $30,000 - Requests for Quotations shall be solicited from at least five (5) bona fide, qualified vendors and must be issued by the Office of Purchasing. A minimum of three (3) business days shall be allowed for vendor response.
• For orders $30,000 or greater - Formal written sealed bids shall be solicited by the Office of Purchasing from at least five (5) bona fide, qualified vendors, and public notice is published in the official journal of the State and posted to the State Purchasing LaPAC website. Typically, twenty-one (21) days shall be allowed for vendor response.

When creating the requisition, remember that all quotes and supporting documentation should be attached in Banner.