Low Value Purchase Order (LVPO)
- The purchase limit for a LVPO is $4,999.
- To purchase items from an off-campus vendor, submit a Purchase Request Form via the ERSO Intranet or Bearbuy. Submit one request for each order.
- The University maintains contracts with a number of outside vendors that allow departments to purchase various services and supplies above the $4,999 limit on a LVPO.
Purchase Requisition
- Purchase order requests over $4,999 must be processed by Procurement and Business Contracts (PBC). A purchase requisition is necessary.
- Submit a Purchase Request Form via the ERSO Intranet or Bearbuy.
- If you require that the purchase be made from a specific vendor, you will need to provide a sole source letter. See Source Justification Quick Reference Guide.