ORIGINAL: January 2003 LAST REVISED: January 2014 & January 2016 REVISION DATE: August 2016
DOCUMENT CONTENT
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define a procedure for vendor selection.
II. Procedure
We are required by New York State Law to purchase from Preferred Sources whenever possible. Items include office furniture such as desks, chairs, filing cabinets, office supplies, signs and many other items. Please consult Policy #402 which lists Preferred Sources and available commodities. Every effort should be made to purchase from Preferred Sources such as:
New York State Preferred Source Program for People Who Are Blind NYSPSP.org
Preferred source vendors where cost, quality, and delivery terms meet the needs of the campus. For more information, please contact the Purchasing Department at extension 3438.
III. Source
Utilization of NYS Preferred Sources Document Number 7565 (July 26, 2016)