Question

Why emergencies purchases must be avoided?

Answer 1

Answer:

An emergency purchase may be warranted to prevent a hazard to life, health, safety, welfare, or property, or to avoid undue additional cost to the university.

Answer 2

Explanation:

This procedure is issued to provide University departments with guidance when an emergency need for goods or services of, $15,000 or greater arises, in which routine compliance with procurement practice is impractical and not in the university's best interest.  An emergency purchase may be warranted to prevent a hazard to life, health, safety, welfare, or property, or to avoid undue additional cost to the university.