Research Foundation

Summary of Purchasing Methods

Dollar Limit of Purchase	Methods of Purchase Applicable
Up to $5,000 (total order)	Telephone order to vendor a J.P. Morgan Chase Visa Card TAMU Stores Card
$5,000 and over for a single item or several of same item	TAMRF Purchase Order b Competitive Bids c with TAMRF Purchase Order TAMU Stores Card
$5,000 and over for total order	TAMRF Purchase Order b TAMU Stores Card

a Advise vendor to submit invoice to:

Texas A&M Research Foundation
Account No. _________________
3578 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843

b Prepare order requisition and submit to your Research Administrator.

c Three written bids are required. Bids may be obtained by TAMRF or, if desired, by project staff.