Software License Agreements (Kelly Freel) - Under $25,000) (Terry Lewis) - $25,000 and over)
General Information . . .
ISU has signed a Microsoft Campus Agreement for software licensing. Upgrades to operating systems and copies of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Publisher, and other titles are available at no cost to University employees for work use. Media and documentation are also available for these programs at a small cost. Many other Microsoft titles are available at
ITS Sales and ITS on the Microsoft Select Agreement for discounted licensing.
For any other software agreements Purchasing must review the terms and conditions of the agreement as well as be the final signatory for the University in order to commit to the agreement.
Procurement Procedure . . .
To find the best way to procure the goods or services in this category, please answer each of the following questions by clicking [yes] or [no].
Is the software available through the Information Technology Sales Center (ITS Sales), Administrative Technology Services (ATS), the University Book Store or the Campus Microsoft Agreement? [yes][no]
» Submit an intramural purchase order to the appropriate campus entity (or) for Microsoft products, see the Microsoft Campus Agreement information for departmental contacts that can provide copies of the desired software and media.
Is there an agreement or document that needs to be signed to make the purchase? [yes][no]
» Submit a web requisition with a copy of the agreement for Purchasing review and signature.
Is the dollar value of the purchase over
your p-card limit? [yes][no]
» Submit a web requisition with any accompanying information about the transaction to Purchasing (i.e. order form, quote, etc.).
Do you have an ISU Purchasing Card and will the vendor accept the card for the transaction? [yes][no]
» Use Purchasing Card and retain any receipts and order forms in your Purchasing Card files.
» Submit a web requisition with any accompanying information about the transaction to Purchasing (i.e. order form, quote, etc.).