The following are some basics for starting a business relationship with the University and gaining access to purchasing contacts:

1. Open the Supplier Information Form, then click on the Word icon to complete the form.

2.Completion and submission will put your information into our Supplier Diversity Business Directory. The Supplier Information Questionnaire was developed to help us locate the appropriate contact for you and to provide our buying staff with basic information about your company.

3.Include any brochures or marketing material when returning the completed form. Include a copy of your HUB or M/WBE certification if available.

4.Your material will be reviewed, logged in and forwarded to the appropriate purchaser(s) at the University.

5.If we need your product or service, the Supplier Diversity Coordinator or a buyer will contact you with information regarding the next steps and other pertinent details.

6.If there is no current need, your information will remain in our database for future requests from our purchasers.

The Supplier Diversity Program is designed to complement existing marketing activities by your firm, not replace them. Successful suppliers continually market and build relationships throughout the University. Procurement at the University is dynamic and most purchases are project based with short lead times.