Delaware State University (DSU) follows the State of Delaware procurement guidelines for all State-funded expenditures, including Minor Capital Improvements.  Minor Capital Improvement projects include renovations, minor reconstruction, and/or equipment with a life expectancy of ten years or more and a total cost not to exceed $500,000. 

The State Purchasing and Contracting Advisory Council established thresholds that trigger formal bidding procedures in the areas of Material and Non-Professional Services, Public Works, and Professional Services. State agencies are only required to use the formal bidding procedures when a purchase is made in an amount that exceeds the threshold limit.

The basis for DSU’s procurement requirements are in 29 Del. C. § 6902 [1](1), in that, “Agency” shall include…Delaware State University.  As such, DSU must follow the procurement provisions of Chapter 69.  DSU is NOT a “Covered” Agency and therefore is not required to use state contracts, but must follow the procurement rules. 

The Small Purchase Procedures and Thresholds [2] established by the State Purchasing and Contracting Advisory Council must be followed.  The Council is established in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 6913 [3].  The Delaware Code only authorizes Government Support Services to enter into any cooperative purchasing with one or more public procurement units within the State or within another state; 29 Del C. § 6933 [4].  No other Agency may enter into a cooperative.

In the case of Material and Non-Professional Services, the dollar amount is a yearly cumulative limit.  Public Works and Professional Services are on a contract by contract basis.

If you have any questions regarding these purchasing requirements, please contact Delaware State University, Purchasing Department.