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CORRESPONDENCE WITH VENDORS

Material & Disbursement Services (MSD)

POLICY 21

Effective Date:  7/01/1995

Last Modified Date:  11/14/2003


Purchasing Services

Once a Purchase Order is awarded to a vendor, the department may be contacted by the vendor to resolve any problems that arise or to make additional arrangements. All formal correspondence must be forwarded to Purchasing Services for inclusion in the official Purchase Order file.

Changes in Terms

Direct correspondence between the department and the vendor cannot change the terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.  All changes to the order are accomplished via the Change Request (Form P-103).

Additional Information

See also:

MSD Policy 16, Changes to Purchase Orders

MSD Policy 41, Complaints to Vendors


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