Purchasing Guidelines

Texas A&M University-Texarkana, in accordance with TAMU System Regulation, has adopted procurement rules to aid the university in meeting compliance issues.  It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Department to be in compliance with the adopted procurement rules and to assist departments in meeting the compliance issues.  The A&M-Texarkana Procurement guidelines complement the TAMU System Regulation and Texas Government Code.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana Purchasing Limits:

• Departments are authorized to make purchases up to $5,000.00 (Limited Orders (L-docs) and ProCard).
• Note: Please refer to the online ProCard(P-Card) Manual and Purchasing Reference Guide for restrictions of authority.
• Informal Bid Limit for Purchasing Staff: $5,000.01 - $25,000.00.
• Formal Bid Limit for Purchasing Staff: $25,000.01 and over.

For questions regarding purchasing limits and authority, contact Cynthia Henderson, Director, Purchasing & Support Services or purchasing@tamut.edu.