If someone in your division decides to replace a piece of technology, remember that the employee who used it has first right of refusal to buy that technology through our obsolete technology process. (see attached valuation of technology for pricing)

This employee purchase can happen at any time throughout the year as long as the following happens:

1. The technology in question is considered obsolete
   1. 3 years for iPads/tablets
   2. 3 years for laptop computer
   3. 4 years for desktop computer
2. The technology has already been replaced (but be received and in use)

The process for purchase is as follows:

1. The employee has first right of refusal
   1. Employee purchase form filled out completely (see attached. Please note asset tag information needed)

1. Appropriate asset transfer form (if item has an asset tag) is filled out and sent to Mr. Plapp at NPO (form attached for reference -with designation as sold through Obsolete Technology Process)

2. Purchase form sent to Technology for signature and valuation of technology
3. Technology prepared by help desk for private use (if applicable)
4. Technology paid for with check – receipt received (payment accepted through business services – must have signed purchase form)
1. If employee does not want the technology, anyone in the division may purchase it
   1. Same process as above
2. If nobody in the division wishes to purchase the technology, it should be transferred to the Obsolete Technology Sale
   1. Fill out asset transfer form (receiving division should be FACILITIES)
   2. Contact facilities to pick up technology
   3. Technology taken to NPO
   4. Technology inventoried (asset tag number, serial number, etc….)
   5. Item(s) offered for sale at Obsolete Technology Sale in November