Contracts & Forms

Requisition for Purchases

Per TU 08-03.00, Procurement Policy, invoices for goods and services exceeding $5,000 will not be paid without a purchase order, and shall be made in accordance with Towson University Procurement Policies and Procedures, unless specifically excluded, pursuant to the USM Procurement Policies and Procedures. For purchases $5,000 and below, the using department shall utilize the University’s Procurement Card Program.

Purchases exceeding $5,000 must be entered into STRATUS. 

Requisitions shall be submitted prior to the required dates for both goods and services. Please attach any quotes, proposals, software contracts, specifications, etc., that will help the Procurement Office Representative assigned to the purchase to process in a timely manner in accordance with Towson University Procurement Policies and Procedures. Depending on the value and nature of the purchase, a competitive bid may be required.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Procurement Department at  procurement AT_TOWSON  in the university procurement office. 

Request for Independent Contractor Services

Per TU 08-03.30, Consultant Policy, the University may utilize professional advice or services for a fee, when University employees, within the scope of their function, cannot provide expertise adequately. The policy is applicable for all consultants hired, and is not intended for use when paying an honorarium, or stipend to an individual, or when engaging a visiting scholar.

Using the applicable link provided below, the using department shall submit an Online Request for Independent Contractor (IC) Services Over $500 form. Please review the Independent Contractor Form Instructions (PDF) for information on completing the form. The form shall be submitted prior to the start date of service, and requires attachment of the IC’s W-9 Form. If the IC has provided a W-9 Form with the Employer Identification Number completed in Part 1, a Request for IC Services Over $500 form is not required, and the purchase shall be completed in accordance with Towson University Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Independent Contractor Request

Grant Funded Independent Contractor Request

Forms

It is vital for departments to complete the necessary forms before procuring any goods or services. The accurate submission of these forms enable the university to maintain compliance with state laws and regulations.

• Contract Transmittal Form (PDF)
• Service Evaluation
• Sole Source Justification (PDF)
• Used Equipment Form (PDF)
• Vendor/Product Performance Questionnaire

Schedules

The Board of Public Works (BPW) and Board of Regents (BOR) meetings often affect the procurement of capital goods and services at the university.

• Board of Public Works
• Board of Regents meeting schedule

Maryland Correctional Enterprises Procedures

Maryland Correctional Enterprises (formerly State Use Industries) is the preferred vendor for university furniture. The procedures for purchasing furniture as part of a normal renovation project (not including capital projects) are below:

1. When a campus department establishes a need to renovate an area, they should contact Facilities Management. Facilities will meet with you to determine the viability and general requirements of the project.
2. If Facilities determines there will be a need for furniture as part of the renovation, the project manager will notify Procurement that a separate meeting to discuss the project furniture requirements will be held. Facilities will continue to work with the customer to develop the space layout and to generate a furniture list for Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE).
3. Procurement will invite an MCE representative to meet with the customer, Procurement and Facilities to review the space and furniture layout, to determine whether MCE can meet the needs of the customer, and to discuss the budget for the project. Once these matters have been resolved, MCE will work directly with the customer and coordinate with Procurement as necessary to complete the project. If landscape office partitions are being purchased, MCE will coordinate that partition layout with Facilities.
4. If MCE declines the order and issues a waiver, Procurement will solicit quotes from firms currently under contract or, if the furniture cannot be efficiently purchased under existing contracts, the Procurement Department will solicit quotes pursuant to the university’s governing procurement policies.
5. If the transaction is <$5,000, the transaction can be completed with the procurement card. If MCE waived on the transaction, a copy of the waiver should be included with the sales receipt from the vendor.
6. If the transaction is >$5,000, the customer will submit a requisition to the Procurement Department. Procurement will process the requisition pursuant to the university's governing procurement policies. If MCE waived on the purchase, a copy of the waiver will be included with the Purchase Order.
7. The contractor will work directly with the customer to complete the necessary order forms.
8. Procurement will be responsible for expediting or rescheduling when necessary.
9. Facilities and Procurement will work together to communicate changes in project schedules that may affect furniture delivery schedules.
10. Procurement will track all furniture orders, acting as a liaison between the department and contractor, as necessary.
11. Receiving and Inspection will be coordinated by Procurement, requesting assistance from Material Management and Facilities as needed.

The MCE website contains MCE's furniture catalog. Select "quick ship" to see items available for faster shipping.