The objective and responsibility of Contracts & Procurement is to provide the required supplies and services to all departments on a timely, cost-efficient basis. Procedures were established to accomplish this objective and yet comply with the policies and practices as stated in the State Administrative Manual (SAM), the Education Code (Title V), the State University Administrative Manual (SUAM), and other State, University, and campus policies. These policies apply to all funds accounted for by Financial Services, regardless of source. Contracts & Procurement is the only authority that may conclude negotiations affecting procurement transactions. A faculty or staff member who purchases supplies or services before obtaining the approval of Contracts & Procurement assumes the possibility of personal liability for payment.

1 . Policy Statements

It is the policy of Cal Poly Humboldt (Humboldt), Contracts & Procurement to follow the policies and procedures it has developed when processing Purchase Orders, Service Orders and Service Contracts, and other Department responsibilities.

These policies and procedures adhere to and reflect the University's incorporation of the policies and procedures of the California State University (CSU) included in CSU Contracts and Procurement Policy. If Humboldt has not developed a specific policy or procedure, the transaction is to be made in accordance with the CSU policy or procedure as outlined in their manual.

It is the responsibility of Contracts & Procurement to understand and implement both Humboldt's and the CSU's policies and procedures when processing Purchase Orders, Service Orders and Service Contracts, and other Department Responsibilities.

2 . Category Codes

The State of California and the CSU mandates the University to track and report on certain commodities and services. Certain equipment requires tagging by Asset Management; Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise reports require the break out of expenses for Computer/IT equipment, software, maintenance, and related products from all other purchases; and reporting on products that contain one of the recycled materials noted below to meet specific goals is mandatory.

The Category Code is the only way the University has of tracking these items, and your diligence when assigning a code is imperative.

Using the correct Category Code in conjunction with the correct Account Code will ensure the University meets the requirements set by the State of California and the CSU. If you have a question about which code to use, please contact this office at extension 3512.

3 . Recycled Product Descriptions

Lubricating Oils (40587)

Motor, transmission fluids, power steering, crankcase, transformer dieletric fluids, gear, hydraulic, industrial fluids, base stock for tractors, vehicles, cars, trucks, and buses.

Plastics (66572)

Toner cartridges, blank diskettes and CDs, carpet, office products, plastic lumber, waste baskets, benches, tables, fencing, clothing, packaging, signs, posts, and binders.

Solven​ts (19099)

Heavy printer cleaner, auto degreaser, parts cleaner.

Tires (86365)

Passenger, truck, bus, and equipment tires. Indicate whether recapped or retreaded in product description.

Tire-Derived Products (86365)

Flooring, wheelchair ramps, playground cover, parking bumpers, truck-bed liners, pads, walkways, tree ties, road surfacing, wheel chocks, rollers, traffic control products, mud flaps and posts.

Compost & Co-Compost (33569)

Landscaping materials, erosion control, weed control, decomposed organic yard, or food materials.

Steel (57099)

Steel is always recycled in the U.S.

All plastic furniture is included within these categories.

All steel (including furniture) is included in this category.

4 . Relevant Downloads

• CSU Contracts and Procurement Policy