60.51 - Rehabilitation Facilities

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Last updated: July 2026.

A. Purpose. This policy allows the University to procure products and services from Rehabilitation Facilities to support institutional sustainability objectives and related public-interest goals while ensuring fair-market pricing and requirements fit.

B. Scope. This policy applies to all University departments and units engaging in procurement of products or services that may be available from Rehabilitation Facilities.

C. Definitions.

C-1. Rehabilitation Facilities. Nonprofit corporations or public agencies serving people with disabilities or disadvantaged people.

C-2. State Correctional Industries. Programs that teach job-keeping skills to offenders through meaningful work experience. For purposes of this policy, State Correctional Industries are considered Rehabilitation Facilities. Preference is given to Idaho Correctional Industries, operated as a critical inmate program within the Idaho Department of Correction.

D. Policy.

D-1. Procurement Without Competitive Solicitation. The University may procure products manufactured by, or services provided by, Rehabilitation Facilities without advertising or requesting competitive solicitations (see APM 60.13) when both of the following conditions are met:

  1. Fair Market Price. The items or services are offered at fair market price as determined by the Director of Contracts and Purchasing Services or their designee.
  2. Requirements Fit. The items or services meet the University’s specific requirements.

D-2. Preference for Idaho Correctional Industries. When sourcing from State Correctional Industries, preference is given to Idaho Correctional Industries.

E. Procedure.

E-1. Requisitions and Contracts. Departments should direct requisitions and contract requests to Contracts and Purchasing Services using established applications and procedures.

F. Contact Information. Contracts & Purchasing Services. Uidaho.edu/purchasing

G. Forms.

  • Standard Requisition Form - Used to request purchase of products.
  • P-Card Processing Form – Used to document and reconcile purchases with a University Purchasing Card (P-Card).
  • Standard Contract Form – Used for agreements with Rehabilitation Facilities.

H. Related Policies.

  • APM 60.13 – Waiver of Competitive Bid Process.

Version History

July 2026. Update to new format without changing policy intent or conditions.

2011.