To enhance the customer experience and support improved procurement processes at MSU, University Procurement and Logistics is pleased to announce procurement policy and guidance updates that became effective May 1, 2024. These changes will allow employees to have more confidence in their role within the procurement process.
Clearer delineation between policy and guidance
TheManual of Business Procedures (MBP) Section 270 ensures procurement activities performed on behalf of the university adhere with federal and state law and regulations and comply with university policies
The newProcurement Guidebookprovides dynamic guidance on the processes that support MBP 270
Clarity around the thresholds and requirements for micro-purchases (less than $25,000), small purchases ($25,000-$249,999.99), and large purchases ($250,000 or more)
Updates to theSingle and Sole Sourcejustification process that ensure a proper approval flow within the requesting unit
Articulation of the factors that may influence purchase complexity and the resulting impact on purchase requisition timelines and customer service expectations
Guidance on how Procurement facilitates the university’s purchasing relationship with suppliers, as well as what is and is not allowable when working with suppliers at the unit level
