This policy may be changed at any time by the Medical University of South Carolina. The Medical University of South Carolina is legally responsible for promoting the efficiency of the public services it performs. Rules are, therefore, promulgated in furtherance of that legal responsibility. The Medical University of South Carolina is legally responsible for promoting the efficiency of the public services it performs.
Rules are, therefore, promulgated in furtherance of that legal responsibility.
To avoid unnecessary interruptions and excessive demands upon personnel, all vendors must receive approval and permission from the Director of Procurement to engage in solicitation of any nature. This shall include solicitation for the sale of goods, such as supplies and equipment, and services such as equipment rentals and insurance. In the event a member of the University staff desires to discuss specific requirements with a vendor, or if, in the opinion of the Director of Procurement a discussion would be pertinent, arrangements for such discussions must be made through the Procurement Office. Coordination of the solicitation or distribution policy shall be through the office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration or his designated representative. Solicitation or distribution in areas of the Medical University which are open to the public is prohibited to the extent that such solicitation or distribution results in substantial disruption of, or material interference with, educational, research, administrative or treatment activities.