Revised:
April 1, 2009
UF Purchasing welcomes vendors interested in doing business with the University. We desire to maintain an open, competitive and friendly atmosphere in order to foster a mutually beneficial relationship with our vendors.
VENDORS - PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE CURRENT WORKLOAD WE ASK THAT YOU CALL IN ADVANCE FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
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Vendors should note that UF Purchasing follows all mandates in accordance with Florida Statutes, Board of Trustees and University of Florida Regulations. We subscribe and adhere to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Educational Procurement. We foster fair, ethical and legal trade practices at all times.
To this end, we request that all vendors honor the established rules and regulations in order to conduct business with the University of Florida.
PO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
No merchandise may be shipped nor any service performed without a Purchase Order or Procurement Card (card) number. Telephone orders require a purchase order unless the University's Purchasing Card is being used.
No COD's will be accepted.
Vendor Application
All vendors should complete and submit a Vendor Application and completed W9 Form to:
UF Vendor Relations
116 Elmore Hall/PO Box 115350
Gainesville FL 32611
Fax: 352-392-0081
Email: addvendor@ufl.edu
Attachments (brochures, line cards, catalogs, business cards, MBE Certification, etc.) should be submitted with the vendor application.
Business Hours
Although it is not required by Purchasing, Vendors who desire to meet with Purchasing to discuss their company or products are encouraged to make an appointment to meet with the appropriate Purchasing Coordinator. Appointment hours are between 8:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Cold calls are not encouraged.
Vendor Solicitation - Departmental Contacts
Please review this specific Vendor Resource Guide listing to assist you in effectively engaging University of Florida departments and academic units.
Please remember that all vendor visits to departments and academic units are by appointment only. Appointments are made during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm). Be prepared to discuss your company's qualifications, capabilities, references, products and/or services, price, and delivery.
Campus Map and Parking Information
Please refer to this Campus Map to assist you in getting around our campus.
Parking information can be located on the Traffic and Parking webpage.
Questionable Supplier Practices
Any vendor that attempts to scam any University of Florida department or employee will be reported to Purchasing and appropriate actions will be taken to prohibit the vendor from conducting business on our campus.Note: Florida Statutes 570.545 states that when unsolicited goods are delivered, the person is not obligated to return the goods to the sender or make payment to the vendor. The law also states that unsolicited goods shall be deemed a gift and recipient may use or dispose of them in any manner without obligation to the sender.
To submit comments or corrections to site content, please contact purchasing@ufl.edu
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