Non-consumable equipment and furniture may be purchased through the Bookstore, but are limited to a $1,000 maximum expenditure, and must be competitively bid if total purchase (not per item) is in excess of $1,000.

For bookstore purchases, the University requisition form is used and the information required on the requisition is essentially the same except that specifications and cost estimates are not required. The Bookstore will be listed as the suggested vendor and the requisition is sent directly to the Bookstore for processing with the exception of equipment or furniture over $1,000 that must be approved by the Purchasing Department.

Commencing July 1, 1999, the Louisiana State Contract with Corporate Express is available to departments as an alternative to purchasing office supply items. Departments must transmit orders for State Contract purchases through the SLU Purchasing Department for funding and state contract verification.

Any exception to purchase office supply items from sources not outlined above must be approved prior to purchase by the Director of Auxiliary Services.