Dollar Thresholds:
*NOTE: Please reference the "How to Buy at USI: Commodity Guide" to help determine the correct payment method for orders over $500. If you are still unsure, then please contact Procurement at extension 1982.
- All orders $500 and over must use BuyUSI.
This includes the following:
- Catalog Vendors
- Office Supplies
- IT equipment/supplies/Software
- Scientific Equipment
- Medical equipment/supplies
- Construction
- Furniture
- Printing
The following exceptions apply:
Use P-Card with NO $$ limit for the following:
- Memberships/Subscriptions/dues
- Academic Testing
- Academic Accreditation Fees
- Applications
- Non-Travel Dining/Restaurant
- Gift Cards
- Advertising
- If the order is $499.99 or less and the supplier is not a catalog vendor or cannot be ordered from a catalog vendor, then a department credit card may be used.
- If the department credit card is declined because of the MCC Code (Merchant Category Code), then the order should be entered in BuyUSI:
- The department will enter a requisition in BuyUSI and Procurement will process the requisition similar to any other PO. These mainly are for one-time purchases that are over $500.
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Catalog Orders (punch-out catalogs):
Non-Catalog vendor purchases (those using a Banner vendor):
Federally Funded Orders over $10,000:
Renovation/Construction Orders (Effective July 1, 2021):
