Equipment Purchasing
University Purchasing Approval for Sponsored Projects
In accordance with UG, Procurement by states, the State of Illinois procurement code governs the procurement policy of the University. When making an equipment purchase through any mechanism, please refer to the Office of Procurement website for policy and procedures.
Purchasing Applicability and Authority - https://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/bfpp/section-7-purchasing/section-7-2
Small Purchase Policy - https://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=77176&pageId=605246
Other Purchasing by Topic - https://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/bfpp/section-7-purchasing/
In addition to approval by the Office of Procurement, equipment and lease purchases through i-buy or other purchasing mechanisms will require SPA approval before posting to the sponsored fund. Below is the approval criteria:
| Funding Agency | Threshold for Approval | Fund Code Range | Account Code Range | SPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois Projects | >=$25,000 | 560000 - 599999 | 157* - 158* or 163* | SPA Level 1 Approval |
| Other Sponsored Projects | >=$25,000 | 400000 - 559999 | 157* - 158* or 163* | SPA Level 1 Approval |
| All Sponsored Projects | >=$100,000 | 400000 - 599999 | 157* - 158* or 163* | SPA Supervisor Approval |