This policy applies to the procurement of all goods and services from external (non-University owned) suppliers regardless of the final source of funding. Although services noted under Exceptions (below) are excluded from the specifics of this policy, it is expected that the general principles embodied in the Code of Ethics presented in this Policy will govern the selection processes for these services.
The competitive bidding process establishes a standard bid dispute resolution process that complies with applicable trade agreements and ensures that any bid dispute is handled in an ethical, fair, reasonable and timely manner.
