OVERVIEW

At Texas Woman's University, purchases of computers and computer-related equipment, software, and services are processed following guidelines provided by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and are consistent with the short- and long-term strategies for information technology services.

PROCEDURE

All TWU departments benefit from a well-conceived and well-managed strategy for information technology. As major providers of information technology to the campus, Information Technology Services (ITS) can provide assistance in selecting and deploying information technology solutions. Departments are urged to involve ITS in the early phases of projects involving the following:

• information technology service contract purchases

• applications software purchases

• hardware purchases

Early involvement will allow ITS to provide initial direction and coordination to reduce the chance for delays when the order is placed.

The following guidelines are provided: 

1. Purchases of $1 million or less should be made following normal procurement procedures or Qualified Information Systems Vendor (QISV) procedures.
     

2. Purchases of more than $1 million that use state funds as the fund source must be documented and submitted to the DIR in the Biennial Operating Plan. This plan is developed and submitted by information technology services (ITS) in the fall of odd-numbered years. For a planned procurement of this magnitude, departments are responsible for providing ITS the information required so that the plan can be prepared. The DIR reserves the right to review and participate in any such procurement.