Instructions for Completion of Request for Waiver of Competitive Bidding

A Request for Waiver of Competitive Bidding is required when a purchase of goods or services exceeds bid limits per Guidebook Policy 3003.01 when not purchased under a current price agreement through a recognised governmental or group purchasing organization.

Complete the Waiver of Competitive Bidding request identifying the reason for granting the waiver and attach the required documentation.

Submit the Waiver either as an attachment to an eCUBE requisition prior to Financial Manager approval, or obtain the Financial Manager's signature on the Waiver request and fax or email it to Procurement Services (fax 3499).  The Waiver request requires the requisition number if not attached to the requisition when submitted.