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  • UMass Dartmouth Alcohol and Drug Policy (T93-116)
    Doc. T93-116, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: May 7, 2003, I. General, Massachusetts’s law forbids the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages to persons less than 21 years of age. The law also forbids falsifying identity cards and misrepresenting age in order to obtain alcohol. All members of the University community (and their visitors) are expected to abide by the laws regarding illegal use of alcohol and drugs. Failure to abide by these laws may result in…, Alcohol Consumption Areas, Campus Services authorities may serve alcohol after proper arrangements have been made by the individual and/or group through the Conference Office. For further information, please refer to the Functions/Reservations form., Consuming, Any person consuming alcoholic beverages outside of a licensed and/or sanctioned area shall be ordered to dispose of said beverage by a University staff person, including but not limited to: student affairs staff, resident assistants, resident directors, and public safety staff. The violation may result in disciplinary action, arrest or criminal summons and mandatory education., Transporting, Any person observed transporting alcoholic beverages on University property may be required by an identified university official to provide proof of his or her age. If such person is a student less than 21 years of age, he or she may be subject to arrest for a violation of Massachusetts General Laws subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to, mandatory substance abuse education…, II. The Alcohol and Drug Education Coordinator, The Alcohol and Drug Education Coordinator assists all members of the University Community with problems related to substance abuse. The Coordinator administers the University’s educational and evaluative efforts in this area. The Coordinator evaluates students hospitalized or put into protective custody due to alcohol or drug abuse upon their return to campus. Students must pay a fee for this…, III. Rules and Regulations Governing the Sale and Serving of Alcohol, The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Town of Dartmouth, and the policies of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the regulations of SMUSERV, Inc. govern the service and sale of alcoholic beverages on the UMass Dartmouth campus. In recognition of these laws, rights and responsibilities, the following rules and regulations are hereby published: The serving and/or sale of any…, IV. Residence Halls, Students (and their guests) are expected to abide by all laws of the Commonwealth regarding alcohol. The Residence Halls are alcohol free. No person regardless of age may possess, consume, or be in the presence of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages or empty alcoholic beverage containers, within any area of the residence halls. This includes student rooms,…, V. Cedar Dell Apartments, Students (and their guests) are expected to abide by all Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laws regarding alcohol. The Office of Housing and Residential Life will determine which apartments are designated for a 21+ living area. Only responsible and legal consumption of alcohol is permitted in the designated 21+ apartments. Residents who will be qualified to live in the 21+ area include: students who…, VI. Violation Policy, 1. General, Illegal possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may result in arrest or criminal summons and will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal from UMass Dartmouth Housing or from the University. Any person who is not of legal drinking age may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages anywhere on the campus of UMass Dartmouth. At no time…, 2. Referral and Sanctions, Violators of the UMass Dartmouth Drug and Alcohol policy are subject to a referral system that includes two aspects: Disciplinary Sanction and Educational Sanction (which includes a fee). The University referral procedures are as follows: Guidelines for Violation of the UMASS Dartmouth Alcohol Policy Level Disciplinary Sanction Educational Sanction Attendance at one or more of the following…, 3. Parental Notification, Contact will be made with parents/guardians of those students who are under the age of 21, each time the student has been found in violation of the UMD Alcohol and Drug Policy. These contacts will be made after the judicial process is completely exhausted, including the time period allotted for the appeal process. Only the specifics regarding the alcohol and/or drug violation will be discussed…, Specifics: , A violation of the UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy that results in hospital/medical intervention; A violation of the UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy that results in police intervention which results in arrest, court summons or protective custody (parents will be told of the arrest/summons/protective custody, but will not be told of the specifics of the court case); Behavior that is influenced by…, Contact: , At this level, after the judicial process has been exhausted, the initial contact with the parent will be through a phone call. The phone call will be made by the Coordinator for Student Judicial Affairs, or designee. After phone contact has been made, the same individual may follow-up with a letter to the parents. This letter will state that a violation of the UMASS Dartmouth Alcohol and/or Drug…, Specifics:, Any violation of UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy not outlined under “Primary Violations.”, Contact:, At this level, after the judicial process has been exhausted, contact will be made by means of a letter. Contents of Letter The letter sent home to parents for secondary violations should be a form letter, signed by the Hearing Officer or designee and should contain the following information: A general statement that a violation of the UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy has occurred; Resources…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcoholic Beverage Policy, Dartmouth, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised: November 10, 1999 May 7, 2003
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  • UMass Lowell Alcohol and Drug Policy (T93-116)
    Doc. T93-116, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: September30, 2009, Preamble, All students/employees at the University of Massachusetts Lowell are expected to abide by all Federal, State and local laws, including those regulating the use, possession, sale, distribution, manufacture and cultivation of illicit drugs and alcohol. In addition, Congress amended Title XII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by adding a section pertaining to Drug Free Schools and Campuses. Under…, Alcoholic Beverage, – any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit., Controlled Substance, – any substance listed in schedules I. through V. of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC. 812)., Conviction, – a finding of guilty (including a plea of nolo contendre) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes., Employee, – elected or appointed officers or employees, including all members of the University faculty and staff whether serving full or part-time, temporary or permanent, compensated of uncompensated., Manufacture, – the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance., Possession, – the knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance; having direct physical control over a controlled substance., Student, – all persons taking courses at the University, either full-time or part-time; pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies; persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Conduct Code; persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University; persons who have been notified of their acceptance for admission;…, University, – the University of Massachusetts Lowell, all campuses and all leased space or space occupied with a permit or license for the conduct of University business., Organization, – all recognized student organizations, governments and groups of students; all faculty, staff and alumni organizations using areas under University jurisdiction and all non-University organizations requesting use of any University facilities., Authority, – these regulations are promulgated by the Trustees of the University pursuant to applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 15A, sections 10 (g)., University of Massachusetts Lowell Alcohol Policy, A. General Policy Regulations, Federal, state, Local and University Sanctions for the unlawful use, possession, distribution, sale, manufacture, or production of alcohol except as may be provided in the University of Massachusetts Lowell Alcoholic Beverage Policy (Attachment A hereto): The University does not allow any person, group or organization to sell, dispense, produce or manufacture alcoholic beverages with the…, B. Residence Hall Alcohol Policy, As in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth, no alcoholic beverages shall be offered, gratuitously or for sale, to a person under the age of 21, either privately or at a group function, whether it is at an approved function or informal gathering in the residence halls. The possession, consumption or being in the presence, of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls by a person less than…, C. Health Risks, Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood of an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increases the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and physical altercations. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause…, D. Sanctions, Alcohol Policy Violation Minimum Sanctions:, Violation Santion First time in the presence of: Written Reprimand Parental Notification Completion of MSB Judicial Alcohol Module $25.00 fine First use/possession/Second in presence: Parental notification for students under 21. MSB Judicial Alcohol Module (if not previously completed). CHOICES Workshop $75.00 fine Written reprimand. Second use/possession/subsequent in the presence of: Parental…, E. Referral/Resources for Alcohol Related Problems, Services and resources are available to all members of the University community to provide accurate information relating to alcohol, to support individual needs and to assist at crisis points. Listings of resources on campus are available by calling the Counseling Center (at 978-934-4331), University Health Services (at 978-934-4991), the Personnel Office (at 978-934-3555) or the Office of…, University of Massachusetts Lowell Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Drug Policies and Regulations, Please see Appendix B for the University’s Alcohol Policies and Regulations. No students shall knowingly sell, possess, manufacture, distribute or use on or off campus, substances defined by Federal or State law as illegal. Use/possession/sale/sharing of prescription medication that is not prescribed to a student is a violation of the Student Conduct Code, as well as a violation of the law.…, Medical Marijuana Clause:, Although Massachusetts law permits the use of medical marijuana, federal laws prohibit the use, possession, and/or cultivation of marijuana at educational institutions. Federal laws also require any institution of higher education which receives federal funding to have policies prohibiting the possession and use of marijuana on campus. The use, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for medical…, A. Health Risks, Illegal drugs and misuse of controlled prescription drugs pose short and long-term health risks to the user. Categories of drugs include narcotics, barbiturates, stimulants, and hallucinogens (not to be confused with classes of drugs according to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drug Laws). Not only is the drug risky, the route of administration or the way the drugs is taken into the body is also…, B. Sanctions, Drug Policy Violation Minimum Sanctions:, Violation Sanction First use/possession/presence/paraphernalia:   Parental notification for students under 21. MSB Judicial Drug Module (if not previously completed). CHOICES Workshop $ 75.00 fine. Written reprimand. Second use/possession/presence/paraphernalia:   Parental notification for students under 21. AOD 1 $100.00 Fine Probation with Restriction for a minimum of one academic year. Removal…, C. Federal, State and Local Sanctions, For unlawful use, possession, distribution, sale manufacture and cultivation of illicit drug. For specific sanctions please contact the authorities., D. Referrals/Resources for Drug-Related Problems, Services and resources are available to all members of the University community, to provide accurate information relating to drugs and alcohol, to support individual needs and to assist at crisis points. Listings of resources on campus are available by calling the Counseling Center (978-934-4331), Student Health Services (978-934-4991) and the Human Resources Office (978-934-3555). In addition,…, E. Definitions, University, – Area under jurisdiction of the University-includes all (1) property occupied, leased or used by the University; (2) property owned, occupied, leased or used by the University of Massachusetts Lowell; and (3) property occupied or used by any other university-recognized organization and all campuses and all leased space or space occupied with a user permit or license for the conduct of University…, Controlled Substance, – any substance in schedules I. through V. of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812)., Conviction, – a finding of responsible (including a plea of no lo contender) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any discipline body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes., Employee, – elected or appointed officers or employees, including all members of the University faculty and staff whether serving full or part-time, temporary or permanent, compensated or uncompensated., Manufacture, – the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing of a controlled substance., Possession, – the knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance; having direct physical control over a controlled substance., Student, – all persons taking courses at the University, either full-time or part-time; pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies; persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Conduct Code; persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University; persons who have been notified of their acceptance for admission;…, University of Massachusetts Guidelines for Responses to Demonstrations on University Property, The University of Massachusetts recognizes the rights of members of the University community to freedom of assembly and speech, and strongly believes in fostering discourse and the free exchange of ideas at the University. However, as a matter of law and University policy, these rights and interests are restricted, and must be exercised on University property in a manner consistent with the…, University of Massachusetts Lowell Good Samaritan Policy, I. Policy Statement, Student health and safety are primary concerns of the University of Massachusetts Lowell community. Students may be reluctant to seek help in alcohol-related emergencies because of potential conduct consequences for themselves, the person in need of assistance, or the organization hosting the event where the situation occurs. Since these emergencies are potentially life threatening, UMass Lowell…, II. Purpose, The Good Samaritan Policy represents the University’s commitment to increasing the likelihood that community members will call for medical assistance when faced with an alcohol-related emergency. The policy also promotes education for individuals who receive emergency medical attention related to their own use of alcohol in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences., III. Definitions, Signs of serious intoxication/impairment include: Inability to rouse the person with loud shouting or vigorous shaking Passed out Semi-conscious; person goes in/out of consciousness Slow (< 8 breaths/minute) or irregular breathing or lapses in breathing of 10 seconds or more Cold, clammy, or bluish skin Vomiting while passed out, not waking up after vomiting, or incoherent while vomiting, IV. Procedures, Students are expected to contact the University Police (978-934-2911 or *2911) when they believe that assistance for an intoxicated/impaired person is needed on campus. Students should seek immediate help if any of the above signs are present, as they indicate a potentially life-threatening emergency. UMLPD will assist intoxicated/impaired individuals by facilitating transport to medical…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, Lowell, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised: November 10, 1999 May 1, 2002 March 19, 2008 September30, 2009
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  • UMass Boston Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy (T93-116)
    Doc. T93-116, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: February 2, 2000, Preface, In order to provide an environment that is conducive to learning, individual growth and respectful of the rights of all, it is necessary periodically to review campus policies and when necessary make important modifications. The campus policy on alcohol and other drugs is especially in need of review. Policies have been formulated to promote attitudes towards alcohol and other drug use that are…, I. General Guidelines for Alcohol Policy, The acquisition, possession, transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages are governed by various statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. In general, some of the more pertinent statutes and regulations provide: No person, group or organizations may sell alcoholic beverages except pursuant to a license granted by the…, Regulations, Section 1. Authority, These regulations are promulgated by the Trustees of the University of Massachusetts pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 75, section 3, and Chapter 15A, section 10., Section 2. Definitions, The following words as used in these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings: "Alcoholic beverage" shall include any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit. "Employee" or "staff member" shall include all full-time, part-time, permanent and…, Section 3. Possession of Alcoholic Beverages, No person shall possess any alcoholic beverage in any area on University property unless such possession is in accordance with this policy and the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All individuals and groups shall observe the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pertaining to alcoholic beverages, including those relating to the legal drinking age of…, Section 4. Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages; restrictions on certain funds, No student, employee or organization may expend any state appropriated funds for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. No student or student organization may expend any campus trust fund monies for the purchase of alcoholic beverages (Trustee Doc. T75-015A). No student, employee or organization may expend monies informally collected from organization members for the purchase of any alcoholic…, Section 5. Serving of Alcoholic Beverages, No student, employee or organization shall serve, provide or otherwise make available any alcoholic beverages to any person except as approved by the Responsible Officer pursuant to this matter. No student, employee or organization shall sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverage unless they shall have received a license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the local licensing…, Section 6. Responsibility for Providing Certain Attendant Functions, Any individual or organization permitted to provide alcoholic beverages on University property, whether or not a fee is charged, shall be responsible and shall bear the cost of providing: at least three non-alcoholic beverages; a clean, sanitary dispensing facility; reasonable control of access to the immediate area where alcoholic beverages are served or stored; clean, unused containers, glasses…, Section 7. Director of Public Safety: Police Detail: Compensation, The Director of Public Safety for the University shall determine the appropriate number of police officers required for approved events at which alcoholic beverages will be served and shall be responsible for providing the necessary officers. The organization sponsoring the event shall be responsible for all charges associated with the police detail. (In accordance with facilities scheduling…, Section 8. Designation of Responsible Officers: Duties, The Chancellor of the University shall designate an officer or office of the University as the Responsible Officer for the implementation of these regulations. The Responsible Officer shall have the authority to: establish administrative procedures and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of this policy and for the processing of applications hereunder; approve applications by persons…, Section 9. Violations, penalties, Any violation of these policies and procedures shall constitute a violation of University rules and regulations and shall be reported to the Responsible Officer on such forms as he may prescribe. Upon receipt of any notice of alleged violation, the Responsible Officer may, if sufficient cause exists, initiate proceedings under the Code of Student Conduct or report the matter to the appropriate…, Section 10. Violations of the Laws of the Commonwealth: Civil and Criminal Liability, Nothing contained in these policies and procedures shall relieve any person or organization of the responsibility to comply with the laws of the Commonwealth and the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, nor from any civil or criminal liability which may result by reason of any such violation., II. General Guidelines for Other Drugs Policy, The general policy relative to substance use and/or abuse by UMASS Boston students is contained in the Code of Student Conduct. The Code defines as a violation of proper conduct the “(m)anufacture or attempted manufacture, or use, possession or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs or controlled substances, including, but not limited to marijuana and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), except…, Section 1. , In the event that a student is observed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, appropriate action is to be taken. The progression of actions, from the least to the most severe, is the following: The supervisor/faculty member will discuss his/her concerns and observations with the student. The supervisor/faculty member will recommend that the student seek assistance and will suggest a…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, Boston, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised:  February 2, 2000
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  • Procurement Policy & Administrative Standards (T92-031, Appendix A)
    Doc. T92-031, Appendix A, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees June 3, 1992 Latest revision: December 15, 2021, I. Introduction, This Procurement Policy (Policy) governs the procurement of all Goods and Services by the University. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 75 of the General Laws, as amended, all procurements by the University irrespective of the method of procurement or source of funds, shall be governed by this Policy subject to subsequent amendment, revision, or repeal, by the Board of…, II. The Standards, The President shall issue Administrative Standards for the Procurement Policy (Doc. T92-031) (Standards). The Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance and Treasurer shall recommend such Standards for the President’s action. Capitalized terms used herein, if not otherwise defined in this Policy, shall be defined as set forth in the Standards. The Senior Vice President for…, III. Policy Statement, A. Shared Services Procurement:, There shall be within the President’s Office a unified procurement organization, the Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST), which shall be responsible for, inter alia, the management of the procurement of Goods and Services and other related administrative functions as required by the Campuses and the University President’s Office. UPST will be led by a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)., B. Competitive Procurement Practices:, The University shall procure all Goods and Services covered by this Policy at the best overall value to the University, consistent with the necessary specifications, quantities, quality, durability, availability, serviceability, and other factors affecting the use of the Good or Service by the University. In complying with this Policy, the cost of acquisition, as well as other factors (such as…, C. Delegations of Authority:, To the President, , with authority to re-delegate to the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance and Treasurer, or any member of the President’s Office as the President may determine: Authority to require the campuses to utilize a system-wide or multi-campus procurement or existing contract for any purchase covered by this Policy. A Chancellor who believes such procurement would not be in the best…, To the President, , for President’s Office, multi-campus or system-wide procurements, and Campus-specific procurements with prior approval of the Campus, with authority to re-delegate to the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance and Treasurer, and/or such other designees as the President shall determine: Authority to enter into and execute Purchase Agreements for Goods not otherwise delegated…, To the Chancellors, , for Campus procurements with authority to re-delegate to such University Personnel as the Chancellor may determine: Authority to enter into and execute Purchase Agreements for Goods not otherwise delegated pursuant to Article III (C)(3)(c-d). Authority to enter into and execute Purchase Agreements for Services not otherwise delegated pursuant to Article III (C)(3)(c-d). Authority to enter into…, To the General Counsel, , with authority to re-delegate to an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel as the General Counsel may determine, authority to enter into Legal Services agreements and agreements for any other services performed by external lawyers or law firms. Any retention or hiring of lawyers or law firms external to the University providing any legal or other advice or services to the University (and…, D. Legal Review:, The General Counsel, or an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel as the General Counsel may determine, shall review and determine legal acceptability of the following Purchase Agreements (including, but not limited to, multi-campus or system-wide procurements, entered into by the President’s Office or the Campuses) prior to execution as set forth in this Policy and the Standards. Review…
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  • Administrative Standards for the Procurement Policy (“Standards”)
    (Doc. T92-031, Appendix A) (as of January 29, 2024)
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  • I. Introduction
    A. Applicability, These Standards set forth the processes and procedural rules that apply to all procurements governed by the University of Massachusetts Procurement Policy Doc. T92-031, as amended (“Policy”). All University employees, consultants, independent contractors, and agents responsible for procuring Goods and/or Services, expending funds for Goods and/or Services, or interacting with Contractors related…, B. Definitions, “Bank Card” shall mean the University authorized commercial credit card used as a payment method for those vendors that do not accept a Purchase Order, a mechanism for emergency purchases, and a payment method in lieu of employee Travel reimbursement. Bank Card use must comply with the UMass Bank Card Use Standard. “Campus” shall mean any of the individual campuses of the University of…
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  • II. Procurement Administration
    A. Unified Procurement Services Team, The Unified Procurement Services Team (“UPST”) is established and under the direction of the Chief Procurement Officer and is responsible for the implementation of the Standards applicable to the University’s campuses and the President’s Office and shall manage and conduct purchasing activity as set forth herein. All decisions made by the Department with respect to Goods and/or Services,…, B. Other Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), University Personnel responsible for procurement and purchasing shall inform themselves of prices and specifications of items available through Group Purchasing Organizations (“GPO”), including but not limited to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Operational Services Division (“OSD”) and the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (“MHEC”). GPO contract price agreements may be utilized…, C. Contracting, Purchase Method Requirements, and Additional Approvals, The required methods for procurement are specified in Section III, set forth in Table 1. Certain Goods and/or Services have more restrictive requirements, controls, and approvals as set forth under Section II(C)(2) and Section II(D). Any purchase that includes multiple categories of items purchased shall be governed by the most restrictive requirements. Specific Approvals Required for Certain…, D. Real Property, Procurements involving Real Property shall always require a Real Property Agreement, and must comply with the Capital Planning, Land and Facilities Use Policy ( T93-122 , as amended).
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  • III. Competitive Procurement
    A. Definition, A Competitive Procurement shall include the consideration and evaluation of the Contractor’s abilities to provide the required goods or services at the best over-all value to the University consistent with the necessary specifications, quantities, quality, durability, availability, serviceability, and other factors affecting the use of the good or service by the University. The Competitive…, B. Requirements, A Competitive Procurement is required for purchases of any Goods and/or Services for which the Cost per year equals or exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), except for those purchase transactions identified in Table 3 Exceptions to Competitive Procurement. The Chief Procurement Officer has the authority to waive the Competitive Procurement requirement in exigent circumstances that may include,…, C. Competitive Procurement Waiver, When a Competitive Procurement is required per the Policy or these Standards, a procurement without a RFX may be awarded subject to the approval of a written “No Bid Justification” by the Chief Procurement Officer of the University or designee. The No Bid Justification must include the benefits and circumstances for purchasing without Competitive Procurement, or the reasons why a Competitive…, D. Proof Concepts/Trials, Highly technical and complex purchases of equipment, software, and certain technical services may not be ideally suited for traditional RFXs or “paper based” evaluations; i.e., appropriate diligence and evaluation may require actual hands-on use, or for services, actual experience with the processing. Proof of concepts and trial agreements are agreements between the University and a Contractor to…
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  • IV. Legal Review; Standard University Purchase Agreements; General Counsel Presentation
    A. The General Counsel, or an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel as the General Counsel may determine, shall review and determine legal acceptability of the following Purchase Agreements prior to execution as set forth in the Policy and as further set forth below. Review by the Office of the General Counsel under the Policy and these Standards is in addition to any other internal…
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