Pro-Purchases From Correctional Industries

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University of Louisville

OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE NAME

Purchases From Correctional Industries

EFFECTIVE DATE

PROCEDURE NUMBER

PUR - 37.00

PROCEDURE APPLICABILITY

This procedure applies to University Administrators, Faculty, and Staff.

REASON FOR PROCEDURE

KRS 45A.470

KRS 197.210

PROCEDURE STATEMENT

The University is encouraged to purchase items and/or services supplied by Correctional Industries, if acceptable in price, quality, and delivery. Items and services may be purchased directly without competitive bids. There is no limitation with respect to the quantities that may be purchased.

RELATED INFORMATION
  1. Correctional Industries, phone (800) 828-9524, shall furnish the University a current (priced) catalog listing products and/or services available. Services may be negotiated as the need arises.
  2. Prison-made products shall be produced in sufficient quantities to meet the reasonable delivery requirements of all Universities and shall meet the established standards of quality set by the Universities.
  3. Correctional Industries is invited and may elect to bid for various requirements of the University as advertised. Correctional Industries shall be given the same consideration as bidders from the private sector. If Correctional Industries is successful in presenting the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications, etc., it shall be awarded a price contract or purchase order, whichever is applicable.
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

Sally Molsberger, Chief Procurement Officer – Procurement Services
Service Complex, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8223
purchase@louisville.edu 

HISTORY

Original Date: Unknown
Revision Date(s): April 28, 2023
Reviewed Date(s): February 14, 2020; April 28, 2023

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