DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Document Title

Mail Order Catalogs

Document Type

Bylaws
Policy Document
Procedures
Guidelines
Form

Office/Unit

Purchasing Department

Document Owner

Contact Information

Office	Name	Phone	Email

Policy Number

Purchasing Department Policy No. 303

Approval Date

January 2003

Approved by

Effective Date

January 2003

Review Date/Schedule

Revision History

ORIGINAL: January 2003
LAST REVISED: August 2011
REVISION DATE: January 2016

DOCUMENT CONTENT

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define a procedure for the use of mail order catalogs.

II. Procedure

Catalogs can be an excellent source of information and sometimes, they are the only source for a needed product. Please be aware of hidden costs such as shipping and handling which can significantly affect the actual purchase price.

By using local suppliers, state money stays within the state, local vendors are supported, assembly/installation is more easily arranged, recourse is frequently better and disputes are more readily resolved.

The benefits in working with local vendors sometimes outweigh the lure of deep discount. (Also see Policy # 119, Assembly and Installation).

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