Restricted goods and services
The following items are considered restricted goods and services and can only be purchased on behalf of the user by Procurement Services. Purchases of these items require a separate procedure regardless of the dollar amount.
- Computer hardware (computers, monitors, laptops, iPads/tablets, and printers)
- Software
- Cellular and office phones
- Furniture
- Vehicles
- Building construction and renovations
If you have any questions, please contact Procurement Services.
Exempt goods and services
The following purchases are exempt from the purchasing policy:
Reimbursable employee expenses
- Mileage allowance
- Minor travel expenses, meals, parking, hotel and airlines
For more information
Departmental expenses and travel
- Departmental convention/conference registrations
- Departmental training functions, including workshops and retreats
- Periodicals, magazines, subscriptions
- Catering services
- Hotel
- Charter buses
- Rental cars
For more information, please contact Financial Services.
IT maintenance agreements
- Software maintenance
- Licensing renewals
Contact IT Helpdesk for assistance.
Professional development
For more information, please contact Human Resources.