FAQs for Suppliers

• What bid opportunities are currently available?
  Currently available public bid opportunities are updated regularly on the UPL website.
• What are the criteria for MSU to solicit a bid, and how are bids awarded?

  For orders $25,000 or greater, Procurement obtains competitive bids from suppliers. For orders less than $25,000, the decision whether to send out request for quotations is at the discretion of the buyer. When an order is more than $250,000, a sealed bid is issued by Procurement to be returned by suppliers before a specific date and time.

  Bids are publicly opened at the specified time and bidding suppliers and any interested parties are allowed to attend. Bids are analyzed using several criteria, including price, and the job is awarded to the supplier who best meets MSU’s needs.

• When are purchase orders necessary?

  Learn more about MSU's purchase order requirements for suppliers on our website.

• Can a PO be changed once issued?

  Any change in the product or service provided by a supplier from that specified in the PO must be approved in writing by MSU Procurement via a PO amendment (POA) before the supplier provides the goods or services. Changes include, but are not limited to, description, quantity, price, or terms which differ from the original PO.

• Are there any invoice requirements for payment?

  Learn about MSU's invoicing and payment requirements for suppliers on our website.

• What are MSU's payment terms?

  Learn more about MSU's payment terms for suppliers on our website.