A vendor is selected with approval by the customer. Purchasing determines if the price is reasonable. The requisition is turned into a purchase order. The purchase order and subcontracts are awarded. Buyers can help customers obtain specifications, catalogs, and data sheets from suppliers.
Buyers can also obtain price and delivery information for grant and contract proposals.
Purchasing Services is committed to providing maximum opportunities for participants of small, minority and woman-owned business enterprises. Any change to an existing purchase order must be made by change order. Customer Orientation and Training. Purchasing Services offers a customer workshop on purchasing policy and procedures. Contact Purchasing Services at 740-2281 for the time of the next available workshop.