Contracts & Purchasing Policies and Procedures

Terms and Conditions:

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Invoices and Payments:

1. Seller shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate, on each purchase order after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order number. Invoices shall be itemized and transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable, should be attached to the invoice. Mail above documentation to Accounts Payable, 4620 Fairmont Parkway, Suite A2.213, Pasadena, TX, 77504 or email Accounts.Payable@sjcd.edu. Payment shall not be due until the above instruments are submitted after delivery. Vendor shall keep the Accounts Payable Department advised of any changes in remittance addresses.
2. Buyer's obligation is payable only and solely from funds available for the purchase of this purchase. Lack of funds shall render this contract null and void to the extent funds are not available and any delivered goods by unpaid invoices will be returned to Seller by Buyer.
3. Do not include Federal Excise, State or City Sales Tax. District shall furnish tax exemption certificate.
4. Generally, payment will be made within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or acceptance of the goods or services, whichever is later. Payment shall be considered made when SJC deposits the Contractor's payment in the mail or the date on which an electronic transfer of funds occurs.

Please note: FOB Destination Freight Pre-paid unless terms are specified otherwise.

Policy V-B General Policy and Guidelines on Purchasing

Purchasing Procedure - Section 2-13

Policy V-C Policy on Bidding

Purchasing Bidding Procedure - Section 2-14

Policy III.3007.B Contract Authority  

Procedure III.3007.B.a Contract Authority

Purchasing Ethics Statement*

1. Demand ethical practices from all participants in the purchasing process.

2. Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.

3. Foster a transparent environment by being fair and reasonable in all dealings.

4. Promote positive relationships by providing all competitive vendors courteous, fair and equal treatment.

5. Make reasonable efforts to negotiate equitable and mutually agreeable settlements of controversies with vendors.

6. Under no circumstances accept directly or indirectly gifts, gratuities or other things of value that might influence, or appear to influence, purchasing decisions.

7. Avoid involvement in any activity that could be considered to be a conflict between personal interests and the interests of SJCCD.

8. Know and obey the State of Texas laws and SJCCD policies governing the purchasing function and remain alert to the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions.

9. Retain all nonpublic information in a confidential manner.

*The Purchasing Ethics Statement was adopted by Ann Kokx-Templet, Director of Contracts and Purchasing Services, on April 23, 2013.

Purchasing Handbook