Procurement Code: The South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code governs expenditures of all funds regardless of source unless specifically exempted.

Certification: The Division of General Services of the State Budget and Control Board has certified Winthrop University to make direct purchases as follows:

• $200,000.00 - Goods and Services

• $200,000.00 - Printing

• $200,000.00 - Information Technology

• $100,000.00 - Construction Goods and Services

Contracts: A properly executed purchase order constitutes a contract which binds the University. Only the President and his designees have the authority to bind the University.

Correspondence with Vendors: Contacts and correspondence pertaining to negotiations affecting purchases or prospective purchases which involve areas such as pricing, conditions, terms, delivery or any commitment that could affect the purchase must be authorized by Purchasing Services. Direct correspondence by faculty and staff is accepted practice on certain subject matter such as availability, technical information, instructional information, requests for literature, etc. Faculty and staff should refrain from any correspondence which may be interpreted as committing the University to a binding contract.

Our objective is to render the best possible service to all concerned within the University.  We welcome your comments and suggestions.