Doing Business with Cornell

To begin doing business with Cornell University:

1. Contact the appropriate purchasing agent for the type of services or goods your business is providing. This contact will help the procurement agent understand your business capabilities.
   1. You may be asked to register with the university. We will contact you with instructions for doing so.
2. ​Understand the university's insurance requirements.
3. Review the equal opportunity compliance guidance.
4. Review the terms and conditions of a purchase order.
5. For New York State contracts, see the New York State Office of General Services website.
6. For orders using New York State funds, review the terms and conditions and contract requirements of the State University of New York.
7. If you are providing a service, review the requirements for becoming a service provider.

Procurement Authority

Only Procurement and Payment Services (Procurement) has the authority to negotiate contracts, change agreements, and sign contracts on behalf of Cornell University. Procurement has delegated signature authority to service center directors for the unique contracts for services under $25,000 only.

The Bid Process

It is Cornell University policy to bid any good or service that costs $25,000 or more. Procurement will conduct the competitive bid process. Procurement is using eBid Systems to manage our electronic bids.