Bid Limits

  • Purchases of $5,000 or less can be handled by the department through:

    • Procurement Card

    • Invoice from Vendor

    • Petty Cash

     

  • Purchases of over $5,000 and up to $25,000:

    • Must be processed through Purchasing using the IRIS requisition process

    • At least three bids must be solicited by the Purchasing Department

     

  • Purchases over $25,000:

    • Must be processed through Purchasing using the IRIS requisition process

    • Formal sealed bids through Purchasing is required

    • A minimum of fifteen (15) bids must be solicited on requirements of this nature

 

 

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