Each institution is charged to provide efficient and timely procurement services that maximizes the institution's resources and promotes its instruction, research, extension, and professional service programs. Each institution shall establish policies that require the institution to strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar expended, utilizing open competition and impartial evaluation of alternate products. Those policies shall also foster fair, ethical, and legal trade practices, which develop a strong vendor community and promote public trust in the institution and the system of higher education.

KEY: procurement, purchasing

Date of Last Change: February 2, 2026

Notice of Continuation: January 7, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-6a-103(79); 63G-6a-107.7(1)(a); 63G-6a-101 through 63G-6a-2407