How Do I Buy or Handle....
Procurement can be complex. Guides are provided to make it easier by offering quick, practical guidance on common purchasing tasks. Virginia Tech departments are authorized to purchase goods and services up to $10,000 provided all purchases comply with state and University guidelines. This matrix provides helpful information on frequently purchased items and allowable exemptions up to $200,000. Whether you’re learning how to buy goods and services or navigate the university’s purchasing process, you’ll find clear, easy-to-follow information here to help you every step of the way.
Questions? Contact the Procurement Team or call us at 540-231-6221
- 3D Printers
- Advertising Services
- Automated External Defibrillators or AEDs
- Agricultural Supplies and Services
- Animals (Livestock and Research)
- Appliances (Refrigerators and Microwaves)
- Auctions (Used Equipment Only)
- Audio-Visual Equipment and Supplies
- Business Meals
- Catering Services
- Cellular Telephones (for business travel and communication)
- Change Orders
- Charter Bus Services
- Chemicals- Lab
- Clothing, Uniforms, and Fabric
- Conference or Meeting Facilities
- Consulting Services
- Copiers/Copy Equipment
- Counterfeit Electronic Parts
- Credit Applications
- Credit Monitoring Services
- Customs and Import Issues with Departmental Orders
- eBay Purchases
- Educational and Classroom Supplies
- Employee Moving Services
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Equipment Demonstration and/or Loan Equipment
- Export Guidance for Departments
- Express Shipping and/or Freight
- Foreign Orders
- Freight Management Services for Inbound Freight
- Furniture
- Graphic Design/Illustration Services
- Inventory Consignment for Labs
- Janitorial Equipment and Supplies
- Lab Equipment and Supplies
- Mechanical Turk and Prime Turk
- Medical and Hospital Equipment
- Office Supplies
- Pest Control
- Photo Services and Equipment
- Printing Services/Bulk Mailing Services
- Professional Design Services
- Promotional Items
- Publications from Publishers
- Purchases Already Received and Invoiced- Confirming Orders
- Quote for Small Purchases
- Real Estate
- Rental Services for Heavy Equipment
- Repair Services and Maintenance Agreements
- Request for Waiver of Competition (formerly Sole Source)
- Safety Equipment and Supplies
- Security Services
- Soft Drinks and Water
- Telecommunication Equipment and Supplies
- Temporary Employment Services
- Travel Management Services
- Used Equipment
- Vehicle Rental
- Vendor Lunch and Learn Programs
- Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
- Waste Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Medical
- Window Treatments (related to facility management)
- 3D Printers
- Change Orders
- Computer Software and IT Applications
- Consulting Services
- Credit Applications
- Customs and Import Issues with Departmental Orders
- Electrical Equipment Approval Services
- Export Guidance for Departments
- Express Shipping and/or Freight
- Quote for Small Purchases
- Foreign Orders
- Freight Management Services for Inbound Freight
- Mechanical Turk and Prime Turk
- Professional Design Services
- Purchases Already Received and Invoiced- Confirming Orders
- Request for Waiver of Competition (formerly Sole Source)
- Advanced Payments
- Approvals Required Before Purchase
- Blanket Order Payment Processing
- Change Orders
- Counterfeit Electronic Parts
- Credit Applications
- Currency Exchange
- Customs and Import Issues with Department Orders
- Damaged Goods Receipt
- Donated or Gifted Items
- Electrical Equipment Approval Services
- Emergency Procurement
- Express Shipping and/or Freight
- Foreign Orders
- Freight Management Services for Inbound Freight
- Purchases Already Received and Invoiced- Confirming Orders
- Request for Waiver of Competition (formerly Sole Source)
- Restricted Purchases
- Royalties
- The Inn at Virginia Tech
- Trade-In of Equipment