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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Vendor's Handbook

published for Prospective Vendors of the University

by the University Purchasing Department

updated February 2006

This "handbook" was specifically designed and web published to provide the reader easy access, click-oriented information on the purchasing practices and policies and procedures of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

While the "Vendor's Handbook" serves as a ready tool for information, it also provides insight into the purchasing requirements mandated of the University by statute and administrative guidance.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Purchasing at the University

Conditions and Instructions for Purchases

How to Contact the University Purchasing Department

University Purchasing Department Staff

Purchasing Practices at the University

Vendors' Presence on the Campus of the University

Vendors' Gifts/Meals/Gratuities and Collusion

Vendor Registration with the State of North Carolina

Bidding Opportunities with The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bidding Opportunities with the State of North Carolina

Figure 1: University Purchasing & Competition Thresholds

Figure 2: University Methods of Purchasing from Commercial Vendor

Figure 4: University Purchasing Delegations to Campus Departments

Figure 5: University Methods of Soliciting Commercial Vendors

Figure 6: University Taxpayer ID and Tax Exemption

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