UNMC Purchasing

University of Nebraska Medical  Center
Purchasing Department

Campus policy states that the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus is smoke-free, except for designated locations.  As of August 24, 2009, smoking will not be allowed anywhere on campus.

The Purchasing Department at UNMC handles all purchases of supplies, services and equipment for the Medical Center. Construction contracts are bid through the Facilities Management and Planning Department, with final approval and signatures applied in the Purchasing Office.  Note: This office does not handle purchases for the Nebraska Medical Center, our teaching hospital affiliate.  The phone number for Nebraska Medical Center's Purchasing Department is 402-552-3340.

University funds are committed with an official University purchase order, Procurement Card (up to $4,999) or contract, approved by the Purchasing Department.  By virtue of Executive Memorandum 14, only authorized personnel in the Purchasing Department have the authority to bind the Medical Center to a contract for the procurement of goods or services.

Basis of Purchasing Policy

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) follows the purchasing policy established by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, which provides uniform guidelines for the administration of the University of Nebraska, and applies to funds administered by the University for the purchase of supplies, equipment and services.  For detailed information, see Bylaws of the Board of Regents, Section 6.1 relating to obligation; Section 6.4 relating to contracts and the Nebraska Revised Statutes 73-101 related to public lettings.

Bid Requirements

Except as otherwise provided in the Purchasing policy, most purchases committing the University to an expenditure of $75,000 or more require competitive bids. Where competitive bids are called for, a minimum of fifteen (15) days shall elapse between the time bids are advertised or sent and the time of their due date. In the event that the commitment exceeds $250,000, a written report of the purchase is made to the Board of  Regents. Commitments greater than $400,000 must be approved by the Regents prior to the issuance of a purchase order.

Commodity Assignments

UNMC Compliance Program

UNMC has established a Compliance Program to maintain the integrity of its research, teaching, patient care and outreach mission. For detailed information, see UNMC Policy 8000, "Compliance Program".