Purchasing Vendors

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Information for Vendors
Purchase Order and Service Order Terms and Conditions

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Materials Management - Purchasing

Purchasing Home
Information for Vendors
Purchase Order and Service Order Terms and Conditions

Click here to be redirected to the Purchasing Intranet Site
(faculty, staff, and students only)

Information for Vendors

Please read this document carefully. The basic terms and conditions set forth in this document apply to all University purchases from vendors.

Purchasing Authority
The Purchasing Department is the sole entity authorized to make commitments against Rosalind Franklin University accounts for the Purchasing of goods and services. All purchase orders must be created and submitted to vendors by the Purchasing Department, except those orders initiated by approved Purchasing Credit Card holders.

Order Confirmation

When a vendor receives an order for goods and/or services, a confirmation is required. This confirmation shall include the price to be charged, any associated fees (such as shipping and handling, installation charges, and/or setup fees), anticipated date of delivery, and order confirmation number. Should the vendor forgo the confirmation process, then the prices and terms put forth by the University are considered “agreed upon” by the vendor and will represent the legally binding contract for purchase. When orders are placed with a University Purchasing Card, this confirmation can be made verbally at the time of order.

Purchasing Department Contacts

General inquiries can be sent to purchasing@rosalindfranklin.edu.

Helping You Succeed
The Purchasing Department staff is committed to helping all qualified vendors have a mutually beneficial business relationship with Rosalind Franklin University. We recommend you call and schedule an appointment prior to visiting an employee of the University, including any Purchasing Department staff. Our Purchasing Department staff will be better prepared to meet with you and discuss business opportunities. The Purchasing Department assists University Departments by identifying qualified bidders, preparing competitive bid documents, coordinating the bid process, and analyzing vendor bid responses. It is in the University’s best interest to continually search for new sources and to foster new business relationships. If you are contacted directly by a faculty or staff member, please contact the appropriate Purchasing Department team member, as listed in the Purchasing Department Contacts link above. This will ensure the proper University policies and procedures are followed and will save you time and effort. The Purchasing Department assists prospective vendors by identifying potential opportunities, sharing vendor information with Departments, and helping vendors understand University policies and bidding procedures. The Purchasing Department also assists vendors in resolving problems regarding the Purchasing process and purchase orders.

University Vendor List

Vendors wanting to be added to the University’s Vendor List must submit their company information, along with a completed Vendor Registration form and W9 tax form, to the Purchasing Department. Please click here to access the Vendor Registration form. Information received by the Purchasing Department will be evaluated for applicability and kept on file for current/future projects. Submission of the aforementioned form does not guarantee inclusion on the University Approved Vendor List. Prospective vendors will be contacted when the need arises.

Vendor Code of Conduct

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has a longstanding commitment to sound, ethical, and socially responsible practices. In aligning its purchasing policies with its core values and practices, the University seeks to recognize and promote basic human rights, appropriate labor standards for employees, and provide a safe, healthful, and sustainable environment for workers and the general public. Vendors and their subcontractors shall comply will all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in providing goods and services under any agreement with the University. Vendor and vendor’s suppliers and subcontractors must further comply with all applicable University rules and regulations when on University premises and when conducting business for the benefit of the University.

Quotations & Bids
It is Rosalind Franklin University’s practice to solicit bids for procuring goods and services exceeding $5,000. For purchases greater than $5,000, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released by the Purchasing Department to a minimum of three vendors. Decisions in awarding purchase orders are based on a vendor's compliance with University specifications, price, delivery, service, terms and conditions, locations or other relevant factors. For Purchasing of goods and services under $5,000, purchasing authority has been delegated to the University Departments, although competitive bids may be solicited from vendors. All correspondences during the RFP process must be directed to the Purchasing Department.

Tax Exemption Status

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is tax exempt under Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Section (501)(c)(3), Section 509 (a)(1), and section 170 (b)(1)(a)(ii), as well as under Illinois Department of Revenue Identification Number E9991-1728-05.

Shipments

All shipments to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science should be directed to Dock 2, which is located on the south side of the campus, unless otherwise noted. The Receiving Department hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Visiting the University

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is located at 3333 Green Bay Road in North Chicago, IL. When visiting the University, please park in the Visitors Parking Spaces located on the west side of the main building. Enter the facility via the Main Entrance doorway. All visitors must register with the attending Security officer. University Security is prompt in issuing tickets for illegally parked cars, or for visitors who surpass the 2-hour parking limit. Please notify Security upon your arrival if you are planning on staying longer than 2 hours.

Cold calls are not accepted.

Employee & Students Perks Program
Rosalind Franklin University has established an Employee & Students Perks Program that will provide a variety of benefits for University faculty, staff and students. One of these benefits is discounts offered by local and non-local businesses and franchises. Rosalind Franklin University currently has approximately 3000 faculty, staff and students which provide a large consumer base for local and non-local businesses and franchises.

The Employee & Students Perks Program is posted on the Purchasing intranet web page. The faculty, staff and students of Rosalind Franklin University can log on and view discounts offered by the businesses and franchises participating in the program.

Below are some of the guidelines to our Employee & Students Perks Program:

Business must have a physical location.
The types, values and/or amounts are at the discretion of each participating business or franchise. Suggested discounts include, but are not limited to:
- 10%, 20%, 30%...off
- Buy one, get one free
- Etc.
The following items shall not be offered as discounts to University faculty, staff and students
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol products
- Sexually suggestive or adult-oriented products and materials
Flyers, advertisements or other promotional material is not allowed to be distributed directly through University schools, students or employees. All information must be sent to the Purchasing department who will disseminate the information appropriately through existing communication channels.
All discounts, postings and advertisements must be approved by Rosalind Franklin University.
Final decisions, approvals and/or rejections are at the sole discretion of Rosalind Franklin University.

Participation in the Rosalind Franklin University Employee & Students Perks Program is open to all businesses and franchises. If you are interested in joining the Rosalind Franklin University Employee & Students Perks Program, please send your information to purchasing@rosalindfranklin.edu.

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