For Buyers

See University Policy 3.25, Procurement of Goods and Services or the Buying Manual.

Written permission must be obtained from the Cornell Brand Communications for the use of any Cornell-affiliated artwork or text. Departments are responsible for applying to use names, logos, artwork, or text owned by Cornell.

Cornell University requires that vendors who perform a service that may result in liability to the university meet certain minimum levels of insurance coverage. Vendors must submit evidence of adequate insurance coverage before performing work or services for the university. If you are unsure whether the intended service provider must provide proof of insurance, contact the Risk Management and Insurance.

Cornell requires that suppliers submit evidence of adequate insurance coverage before performing work or services on campus. For more information, see the Insurance Requirements section of the Buying Manual.

No, you cannot process the order as an APO. 

Signature Required? Check the restricted box on the line item if any of the documents must be signed. In the Notes and Attachments tab of the I Want Doc or KFS Requisition, attach the documents (e.g., agreements, contracts, quotes, etc.), and enter a note indicating that the document needs to be signed. Procurement will review the attachments, sign the required document, and send the document with the purchase order to the vendor.

According to University Policy 3.25, Procurement of Goods and Services and the Purchase Order Process section of the Buying Manual, single/sole-source justification is required for all purchases over $25,000 for all funds where competition may be restricted due to technical specifications, proprietary information, method of distribution, upgrades of existing equipment, etc.

If you are considering soliciting bids for your purchase, we recommend that you consult with a purchasing agent. Bids are not required for purchases under $25,000. Procurement and Payment Services will solicit formal, written bids for purchases over $25,000.

• $25,000 or less: Competitive bids are not required
• $25,000 - $50,000: Procurement and Payment Services will solicit formal quotations from a minimum of three responsible suppliers
• $50,000 or more: Procurement and Payment Services will solicit formal quotations from a minimum of five responsible suppliers