Agenda Item No. VI. B. 1.

Washburn University Board of Regents

SUBJECT: Report of Purchases between $25,001 and $50,000

BACKGROUND:

At the March 8, 2001 Board of Regents Budget and Finance Committee meeting, the administration presented an item for discussion to increase the Board expenditure approval limit from $25,000 to $50,000. The increase was approved by the Board of Regents at its May 9, 2001 meeting.

DESCRIPTION:

In compliance with that approval and to ensure the Board fully complies with its fiduciary responsibilities, the Board of Regents requested all items approved by the administration between $25,001 and $50,000 be listed each month and included for ratification as a Consent Agenda item.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

These expenditures are in line with current year budgets.

RECOMMENDATION:

President Farley recommends the Board of Regents ratify the attached procurements.

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Date Jerry B. Farley, President

Description Vendor Amount

Sun Servers and Accessories Sun Microsystems $39,397.00

AIS Project

(Original Equipment Manufacturer)

Asbestos Abatement Remediation Contractors $34,500.00

Morgan Hall

Facilities Services Project

Office Workstations and Installation Design Business Interiors $31,971.30

For ITS Department and Henderson

Learning Resources Center

Facilities Services Project

(Utilized State of Kansas contract for

political subdivisions)