Research Topic

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

Small Purchase Policy

Other Purchasing by Topic

 

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 AgencyThreshold for ApprovalFund Code RangeAccount Code RangeSPA
State of Illinois Projects>=$25,000560000 - 599999157* - 158* or 163*SPA Level 1 Approval
Other Sponsored Projects>=$25,000400000 - 559999157* - 158* or 163*SPA Level 1 Approval
All Sponsored Projects>=$100,000400000 - 599999157* - 158* or 163*SPA Supervisor Approval

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