The Procurement Department strives to consistently promote competition in an open and fair environment. Though we do not maintain a bidders’ list, vendors can learn about bid opportunities at Salisbury University by monitoring Bid Locker as well as the State of Maryland's e-procurement website, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage.
While our relationship is important, please value our time by contacting us via email or phone to answer questions or arrange an appointment. Drop-ins are not suggested. Questions should be directed to the contact person associated with the particular solicitation
Firms who have received a solicitation packet, or have received a solicitation packet from a source other than the Bid Locker, should immediately notify Cathy Horn with the proposals number and the email address of person sending it.
To ensure that you receive email notifications of addendum updates posted from Salisbury University, you will need to make sure to select “express interest” on the solicitation page as indicated in the screen example below. Again, this is for notification of changes or updates to Salisbury University’s active solicitations. It is the responsibility of the vendor to visit the Bid Locker website for changes.
Become familiar with Maryland’s SBR and MBE Programs and become registered if applicable
Attend Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conferences
Read all solicitation documents thoroughly and follow all instructions and conditions
Make sure your solicitation is submitted before the specified closing time
Maintain a good reputation for service and reliability
Ask questions
Purpose
The purpose of this is to provide a brief overview of information in regards to doing business with Salisbury University. The University recognizes the value of maintaining a broad supplier base and welcomes your participation in the Procurement process.
SU Procurement is a centralized function meeting the diverse needs of the University. These needs range from office, foodservice, building and housekeeping supplies; office, scientific, kitchen, athletic and audiovisual equipment; I.T. hardware and software; architectural and engineering, consulting, printing, and trade services; as well as, the construction and renovation of buildings.
Salisbury University participates in the State of Maryland Small Business Reserve Program, the Minority Business Enterprise Program and the Preferred Provider Program.
In accordance with University System of Maryland Procurement Policies and Procedures, Salisbury University conducts an open and competitive purchasing process. Depending on the dollar value of the order, this process may take the form of an informal written quote, a Request For Quote, an Invitation For Bid or a Request For Proposal. Solicitations with a value in excess of $200,000 are posted to eMaryland Marketplace.
Vendors must receive a valid Purchase Order before filling an order or performing a service unless a small dollar order (<$5,000) can be purchased by a requestor using a University ProCard. Individual departments or employees are not authorized to enter into purchase contracts or in any way obligate the University for procurement indebtedness without presenting an official Purchase Order or an approved ProCard transaction.
Invoices must be sent directly to Accounts Payable and include the Purchase Order number. Salisbury University is exempt from State and Federal taxes. The University’s payment terms are Net 30.
The Procurement Office is a centralized function meeting the diverse needs of the University. Various Procurement Groups are assigned specific categories of responsibilities.
