North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 116. Higher Education § 116-360.25. Purchases

Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 3, 3A, and 3C of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes to the contrary, the Chancellor shall establish policies and regulations governing the purchasing requirements of the School of Medicine, the Medical Faculty Practice Plan, and ECU Dental School Clinical Operations.  These policies and regulations shall provide for requests for proposals, competitive bidding, or purchasing by means other than competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and contract awards for purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services which are necessary and appropriate to fulfill the clinical and educational missions of the School of Medicine, the Medical Faculty Practice Plan, and ECU Dental School Clinical Operations.  Pursuant to such policies and regulations, purchases for the School of Medicine, the Medical Faculty Practice Plan, and ECU Dental School Clinical Operations shall be effected by East Carolina University.

The Chancellor shall submit all initial policies and regulations adopted under this section to the Division of Purchase and Contract for review upon adoption by the Chancellor.  Any subsequent changes to these policies and regulations adopted by the Chancellor shall be submitted to the Division of Purchase and Contract for review.  Any comments by the Division of Purchase and Contract shall be submitted to the Chancellor of East Carolina University and to the President of The University of North Carolina.