Frequent Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

OFFICE MAX orders	Call Purchasing 713-740-0197 for answers to all questions and concerns about this vendor or related orders.
BOOK ORDERS	Book orders from publishers require “ISBN” code numbers. Include them in the item description(s) section of the requisition. Also include the number of books when ordering sets. This helps the receiving person know how many books to expect.

DISCOUNTS	On discounted items - indicate if price listed is with or without discount. State discount percentage or actual if known. Do not include the discount in computing your total price.
FURNITURE DELIVERY	Furniture purchased off a PISD bids, includes freight charges, inside delivery, and set-up. “Inside delivery” means that the delivering company will unload and set the furniture inside the building. IF THE FREIGHT CARRIER REQUESTS THAT A DISTRICT EMPLOYEE HELP UNLOAD A TRUCK. THE CAMPUS SHOULD CONTACT PURCHASING IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND IS AGAINST THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR PURCHASING CONTRACT. Please do not be alarmed about “refusing” delivery, when necessary. This method is well known to vendors. When furniture is delivered, do not throw away the boxes or padding until the following has been verified: · Look for any hidden damage · Is the item exactly what you ordered?
CATALOGS	Avoid using outdated catalogs. Model numbers, catalog numbers, prices, and items change frequently.
QUOTES (Written or Verbal)	· When availability and pricing have been checked with more than one vendor, send quotes to the Purchasing Department and reference the requisition number on the paperwork.
website	Http://www.pasadenaisd.org/purchasing This is the main source of purchasing information and data exchange. We list our contracts and vendors, as well as, general reference information necessary to assist our schools and offices with their purchasing needs at this site. This site can be seen at home, work, or from any computer connected to the internet anywhere in the world.

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Last modified: 11/09/2011