A. Real Property Transactions involving the purchase, sale or other disposition of real property (except for (1) petitions for the vacation of streets and/or alleys, and undertakings to obligate the University for the payment of costs for such vacations; (2) leases; and (3) receipt of gifts of unencumbered, reasonably marketable, real property that would not necessitate expenditures of University funds)

1. Petitions for the vacation of streets and/or alleys, and undertakings to obligate the University for the payment of costs for such vacations ¹

¹ _{Pursuant to Board of Governors Statute, "Streets and Alleys; Vacation of," WSUCA 2.83.03}

2a. Lease of real property (as lessee)

2b. Lease of real property as lessor (except for No. 3 below)

3. Classroom rentals at extension centers to third parties

4. Receipt of gifts of unencumbered, real property that would not necessitate expenditures of University funds.²

² _{Pursuant to Board of Governors Statute, "Planned Giving Policies and Guidelines, "WSUCA 2.72.01}.

B. Investment

C. Routine Contracts

1. Acquisition by purchase, lease or rental of supplies or equipment (except as provided in C.2 and D.7), and acquisition of the services of contractors (including those who are contracted to sell goods and services on campus). For waiver of bidding for contracts for goods or services of $25,000 or more, see item 13, Competitive Bid Exceptions.

2. Acquisition of moveable equipment not associated with the structure of a building, whether by direct purchase or by capital lease.

Transactions costing less than $1,000,000

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3. Acquisition of the services of independent contractors (Personal Services Contracts) whose expertise is in areas traditionally related to the expertise of the operating divisions

4. Outside Legal Counsel

General Counsel

5. Services of artists, speakers and performers for events for student organizations.

6. Rental of facilities, exhibits and equipment for events for student organizations.

7. Athletics-related contracts (sponsorships, referees, etc.)

8. Publishing Contracts in the form that has been approved, as a form, prior to the time of signature.

9. Contracts related to library acquisitions (limited to books and serials) within the authorized budget of the Dean of Libraries.

10. Off-campus banqueting arrangement

11. Sale of surplus property (except real property), i.e., supplies and equipment ³

³ _{Pursuant to Board of Governors Resolution, "Sale of Surplus Property, WSUCA 4.83.01," sales of surplus property for amounts greater than $50,000 require the approval of the Board of Governors.}

12. Lease or rental of University supplies or equipment.

13. Competitive Bid Exceptions:

• Granting written exceptions for contracts requiring highly specialized service of professional firms for which a public bid would not be appropriate, or for contracts for the services of independent contractors (Personal Service Contracts) whose expertise is in areas traditionally related to the expertise of the operating unit.

Contracts for $1,000,000 or more 

Contracts for $200,000 or more but less than $1,000,000

Contracts for $50,000 or more but less than $200,000

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Associate Vice Preident, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

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• All other exceptions, (sole source, scientific judgment, compatible equipment/ service with existing equipment/service, etc.) with written justification from the requisitioner.

_{(Note: except as approved above, routine contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment, or the services of independent contractors in the amount of $50,000 or more must be awarded on the basis of competitive bids.}

D. Capital Outlay

1. Planning services for new facilities.

2. Other planning services

3. Alteration of existing facilities

Alterations costing less than $100,000 

4. Furnishings and equipment related to new construction, or related to alteration projects

Contracts for $50,000 or more but less than $200,000

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E. Sponsored Programs

1. Contracts and Subcontract Awards

F. Agreements other than affiliation agreements involving no transfer of funds and related to academic programs

G. Affiliation Agreements: Affiliation agreements between Wayne State University and one or more organizations as to teaching, research, and service or clinical opportunities,

H. School of Medicine salary reimbursement agreements

I. Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences salary reimbursement agreements

J. Contracts for the sale of services by auxiliary units established in whole or in part for the purpose of selling services (e.g., the McGregor Conference Center)

K. Employment Benefit Agreements

L. Labor Agreements

M. Agreements dealing with intellectual property

N. Loans and Loan Guarantees

• The credit of Wayne State University, whether by loan or by loan guarantee, will not be granted to or in aid of any individual, association, corporation, or entity except as permissible by law and in accordance with Board of Governors statute 2.81.01
• Extensions of credit shall not be funded by State appropriations and may be granted only under the following circumstances:
• A) A finding by the Board (or in the case of an extension of credit less than $100,000 by the President) that the beneficiary of the extension of credit is an entity under the substantial control of Wayne. This is indicated when Wayne has substantial control of the governing board of the entity; or
• B) The extension of credit is essential to maintaining or supporting Wayne's research, teaching, and/or community engagement mission. This is indiciated when there is an ongoing relationship between Wayne and the recipient of the extension of credit, and the recipient provides substantial research, educational, or community engagement opportunities to Wayne students and/or Wayne faculty and staff