Contracts & Procurement

Contracts & Procurement is responsible for the purchase of commodities, issuance of contracts and agreements for construction and services, including the development of policies and procedures, guided by the CSU Contracts and Procurement Policy.

How to Purchase

Whether you are ordering routine supplies, engaging a consultant, or acquiring complex goods and services, this page will help you select the appropriate purchasing method and navigate the process efficiently. Following these guidelines supports timely procurement, responsible stewardship of university funds, fair competition, and compliance with CSU policies and applicable laws.

Circumventing the procurement policy requires a written justification with approval from your administrator and VP as to why the Procurement process was circumvented.

The state of California requires the university to spend a minimum of 25% of our business with Certified Small Business (SB) suppliers and a minimum of 3% with Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) suppliers. When making purchases on the procurement card, please solicit California Certified SB and/or DVBE companies whenever possible. You may access the DGS Supplier Search to find existing suppliers within the Department of General Services.

Preferred Method: CSUBUY P2P

The P2P Marketplace is the preferred purchasing method when available from a punchout catalog.

A requisition must be submitted for the purchase of goods and services, regardless of dollar amount. An approved requisition/PO must be issued before the purchase is made or service is delivered. Any associated contract must be attached to the requisition. For more information, see CSUBUY P2P.

Additional Resources:

Ergonomic Equipment (attach approval to P2P requisition)
List of Chemicals, Materials & Equipment Requiring EH&S Pre-Approval for Purchase
IT Purchases: computers, software, equipment, etc.
Independent Contractors: this form will be required for any supplier who has registered themselves as an Independent Contractor in their supplier portal for any service
Hospitality Form (to be attached to Hospitality punch out purchases in P2P)
Competition Thresholds and Procurement Limits

Additional documents will be required if the project involves construction (Public Works).

Next Preferred Purchasing Method: Procurement Card (ProCard)

As the secondary purchasing method, the ProCard should be used for eligible one-time purchases that cannot be completed through CSUBUY P2P. For more information, see the Concur ProCard Guidelines.

Least Preferred: Reimbursements

Reimbursements are highly discouraged. This process applies to all reimbursements where no additional services or payments are associated with the transaction. For more information, see the Concur Reimbursements.

Impact Reports

Staff

Name	Title	Email address	Phone ext.	Divisions
Tawny Fleming	Executive Director of Strategic Business Services	tb36@humboldt.edu	4273
Erica Grey	Interim Associate Director of Contracts, Procurement, & Accounts Payable	ek11@humboldt.edu	3301
Cisco Haggerty	Procurement Specialist	fxh1@humboldt.edu	5746	Athletics & Recreation Enrollment Management University Advancement
Scott Frank	Procurement Specialist	sgf1@humboldt.edu	6632	Admin. Affairs University-Wide
Edna Lewis	Procurement Specialist	ejc325@humboldt.edu	3307	Academic Affairs
Marisa Genelly	Procurement Specialist	mg92@humboldt.edu	6631	President's Office SPF

Contracts & Procurement will be monitoring incoming emails from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at procure@Humboldt.edu.

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