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| 1.) | How
can I find out if the product/service I want is under contract or
check on the status of an order? |
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| Please
click
here to view the list of active contracts on our How
to Buy at Princeton section of the Purchasing site,
and locate the product/service or contract through the commodity
code matrix. |
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| 2.) | Do
I need to get bids? What documentation is required? |
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| If
the purchase is over $2500, then three written bids are required.
Refer to the Purchasing Basics page. |
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| 3.) | How
do I learn more about the University’s purchasing process
and
methods? |
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| 4.) | How
does a company go about getting on the University's bid list? |
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| 5.) | Does
the University have any insurance requirements for service
contractors? |
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| The
University has minimum insurance requirements for all vendors who
come on campus to perform work (not just deliveries). Contact Risk
Management for more information. |
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| 6.) | Should sales tax be included in bids or quotations? | |
| The University is exempt
from sales tax; please do not include it (see the Tax
Exemptions page for a complete list). |
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| 7.) | What is the University’s capitalization threshold? | |
| $2500. Refer to the Capital Equipment page. |
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| 8.) | How does the University recycle/dispose obsolete and unused equipment? | |
| Via our Central
Surplus Program. |
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| 9.) | Where can I get product information for my office? | |
| Click here to visit our Contract
Listing by Commodity Code to find your product. |
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| 10.) | I’m not sure who to contact in the Purchasing Department to assist me, how can I find out? | |
| Click here to view our contract
information page. |
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| 11.) | How do I purchase construction and construction-related services? | |
| Contact the
Facilities Contract Administration Office for information. |
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| 12.) | My Purchase went OK, but now I have invoice problems, or, I need to get access to an e-commerce vendor (register), who do I contact? | |
| Please contact the Invoice
Processing department. |
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