Contracting Authority and the Acquisition Card
Procurement Bulletin 2018-7
May 8th, 2018
The Delegation Instrument delegates the authority to cost centre managers to authorize the use of the acquisition cards up to the authorized transaction limit. It also specifies that these positions are authorized to approve contracts from vendors that will be paid by the acquisition card up to the acquisition card transaction limit. It is imperative that cost centre managers do not sign agreements exceeding their cardholders’ transaction limit as this would contravene the delegation of authorities’ instrument.
Refer to SECTION 1 - Operating and Other Financial Authorities (Vote 1 and Special Votes) Delegation Instrument (PDF version, 106 KB).
For positions with restricted authority identified as “F²” in the delegation instrument, please refer to the notes on contracting authority (PDF version, 272 KB).
Cost centre managers are advised to thoroughly review the terms and conditions being proposed by the vendor and to negotiate changes or removal of clauses that are not in Canada’s interest prior to signing any documents.
If Cardholders or cost centre managers have questions on specific clauses they are encouraged to consult with the NC-PURCHASING_PORTAL-PORTAIL_D'ACHATS-GD.
Distribution:
- Acquisition Card Cardholders