Purchases made form a State of Oklahoma or Federal General Services Administration contract. Purchases made on contracts of other state system institutions of higher education which were made by competitive bidding. Purchases made on contracts of institutional related consortiums and organizations formed to take advantage of the combined purchasing power of its member institutions. Purchases of institutional membership dues or services from associations directly related to the function of higher education institutions. Utility purchases that are available from only one source.
Research subcontracts with other institutions of higher education.
We feel this is an effective and efficient method of acquiring materials.