Special Purchasing Needs

An emergency purchase is defined as an urgent and unexpected requirement where health and public safety or the conservation of public resources is at risk. Failure to properly and timely plan in advance for a procurement, which then results in a situation in which normal procurement practices cannot be followed, will not constitute an emergency.

If only one supplier can provide the goods or services you need, review the requirements for sole or single source justification, and provide the requested documentation with your purchase requisition.

Purchasing Services has established a procedure for the processing of purchase orders when the funding is split between state, Research Foundation and UB Foundation accounts.

There are certain situations that require the purchase of insurance for equipment or events.

There might be a time when you want to purchase used equipment. Inherent risks exist in these situations, so be sure to consult with your purchasing agent for guidance.

In some cases, existing equipment can be traded in for credit toward new equipment or supplies.