Procuring Services

Purchases of services require a contract or agreement and should be negotiated with the proper Procurement Professional prior to the services occurring. Many services are already under contract with suppliers that provide a variety of services, and the preference is to use these suppliers if possible. In addition, construction services have their own guidelines and requirements set by the State. Please see the Procurement Manual for more information or Commonly Asked Procurement Questions.

If you place orders without a purchase order or an approved contract, you may severely limit your department's ability to rectify damages or receive additional warranties. Also, you may subject the University to certain risks and liabilities restricted under negotiated contracts. Orders placed without review and approval by PCPS are typically submitted as confirming orders and should only be limited to emergency purchases or with specific, prior approval by PCPS. See this article for more information.

In certain instances, an Independent Contractor Form is also required by Tax Services. This is NOT a contract and should not be used in place of a negotiated agreement with PCPS.

For any questions, or to procure a service, please contact the appropriate Procurement Professional.