Procurement and Support Services
Requisitions
Purchases Less than $50,000
Competition is not required for commodities, equipment or services of an amount less than $50,000, unless Procurement determines that competition is necessary to develop sources, validate prices, is in the best interest of the University, or for other sound business reasons.
Purchases Equal to or Greater than $50,000 and Equal to or Less than $100,000
Informal non-advertised competition is acceptable for commodities, equipment or services that are equal to or greater than $50,000 and equal to or less than $100,000 unless Procurement determines that competition is necessary to develop sources, validate prices, is in the best interest of the University, or for other sound business reasons.
Requisitions less than $100,000 require approval by the appropriate department manager.
Purchases Greater than $100,000
Purchases for commodities, equipment or services which are greater than $100,000 shall require formal bidding and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Requests for bids must be advertised in California State Contracts Register for Fresno State at Bid Sync.
Requisitions of $100,000 and greater require approval by the Director/Dean forwarded to the Provost or Division Vice President for approval.
Information Technology Resources (ITR) Goods and Services
Competition is not required for information technology resources goods and services of an amount less than $50,000, unless Procurement determines that competition is necessary to develop sources, validate prices, is in the best interest of the University, or for other sound business reasons.
Informal non-advertised competition is acceptable for information technology resources goods and services, that are equal to or greater than $50,000 and equal to or less than $500,000, unless Procurement determines that competition is necessary to develop sources, validate prices, is in the best interest of the University, or for other sound business reasons.
Purchases for information technology resources goods and services, which are greater than $500,000 shall require formal bidding and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Requests for bids must be advertised in California State Contracts Register for Fresno State at Bid Sync.
How to Requisition
All requests for supplies and services are submitted to Procurement on a requisition form. Any special requirements or information, which will assist the buyer, should be included on the form.
Helpful Hints
Requisitions for commodities: Include information below as applicable
- Complete description including quantity, unit of measure, model or catalog number, manufacturer, color, style, etc.
- When ordering parts, include the manufacturer, part number or model number of the unit that the part is to fit.
- Vendor's quote(s) if available.
- Date needed for timely processing
- Requisitions must include a valid chart field string (PeopleSoft account number) and be signed by an authorized signer on that account. A signature authorization form must be on file in the Procurement and Support Services Office.
Requisition for Services
Include information below as applicable
- Complete description of the service being requested.
- Type of equipment including model and serial number
- Vendor's quote(s) if available
- Period of Service
- Billing Cycle
- Contact person and phone number
- Requisitions must include a valid chartfield string (PeopleSoft account number) and be signed by an authorized signer on that account. As signature authorization form must be on file in the Procurement and Support Services Office.
Blanket Purchase Orders
These are orders designed to accommodate campus needs on an on-going basis for a specified period of time. The blanket establishes the term of the agreement, general provisions, any special terms and conditions, a total cost-not-to-exceed for the effective term, order-placing authority, and shipment procedures.
Blanket purchase orders may not exceed $49,999 unless competitively bid or a sole source justification has been approved.
Alterations to increase the amount may be submitted as long as the $49,999 cost limitation is not exceeded.
When practical, new bid solicitations are encouraged in lieu of alterations so that the campus may continuously benefit from market competition. Please check with the appropriate buyer to assess your annual requirements for products or services covered under blanket orders.
How do I get a Blanket Purchase Order?
To obtain a blanket purchase order submit a requisition to Procurement with the following information:
- Complete description for the goods or services
- Term of the agreement
- Authorized persons to order from the blanket and pick up merchandise
- Include any special delivery requirements
- PeopleSoft Chartfield
- Authorized original signature
- Contact Person's name and telephone number
- Contact Information for vendor
Emergency Purchase Orders
An emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential University services.
If you have an emergency as defined above, call Procurement (8-2111) and ask to speak with a buyer. The buyer will need to know the nature of the emergency.
If approved, the buyer will assign an EPO number, and request you prepare a purchase requisition with a justification for the emergency. Once the invoice is received it must be acknowledged by the department and forwarded to Procurement. Please make sure the EPO number is referenced on the invoice.
The purchase requisition can be found in the "Purchasing Forms" tab to the left.