Purchasing Equipment

Appalachian's Purchasing Policies (see section 509 in the Policy Manual) apply to all purchases made by a department or faculty member, including purchases of equipment and supplies from a grant/contract fund.
Thus, before you start spending any grant/contract funds, you should become familiar with and understand the basic terms and mechanisms that comprise the University's purchasing process.
Your Departmental Budget Administrator is your point of contact and your immediate resource for procurement issues and information.
Download complete details on Types of Purchases, Methods of Purchasing, and Responsibilities Associated with Purchasing and Receiving (PDF).