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MSU-Bozeman Purchasing Department
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MSU Departments and Affiliated Campuses
210.00 Montana State University-Bozeman Purchasing Department
The
MSU-PD, is responsible for all procurement activities of the University.
Purchasing is a specialized function. The MSU-PD is a service organization and
serves as coordinator between the user (requisitioner) and the supplier. The
MSU-PD offers business advice and guidance to the University, regardless of the
dollar value of the Requisition. The MSU-PD is responsible for developing and
providing training on purchasing procedures to all MSU campuses and departments
including MSU-College of Technology at Great Falls, MSU-Billings, and MSU-Northern.
The Director of Purchasing at MSU-Bozeman is the University's Procurement
Official.
The MSU-PD must follow
University and State regulations, and must adhere to sound purchasing
practices. The MSU-PD is responsible for ensuring all MSU departments and
affiliated campuses follow policies and procedures established in the Montana
Operations Manual (MOM), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), Administrative Rules of
Montana (ARM), and this policy.
220.00 MSU Departments and Affiliated Campuses
MSU departments and
affiliated campuses are responsible for purchases they make on behalf of the
University. Each Department is responsible for ensuring the staff and faculty
follow the purchasing procedures established herein because they are based on
Montana State Laws, regulations, and policies. Each Department is responsible
for informing new and current staff and faculty about University and State
Purchasing Procedures as defined herein.
When in doubt regarding
purchasing procedures, please contact the MSU-PD. The MSU-PD will provide
personal instruction and guidance regarding the handling of your orders or
problems. This precaution will help to prevent errors due to improper handling.
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