Suppliers interested in developing a business relationship with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are encouraged to browse the information contained in this Web site and read Doing Business with Rensselaer (PDF). It is important for potential suppliers to learn how to partner with us to meet our business goals and to fulfill our responsibilities.

Authorized Buying Methods

• Purchase Order — Only specific Purchasing department personnel and those designated in the contractual authority have the authority to enter into purchase contracts or in any way obligate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the purchase of goods and services.
  
  
• Purchase/Travel Card (P-Card) — The P-Card, which is available to authorized Rensselaer employees, is the preferred method of payment for small dollar purchases up to $2,500. The P-Card eliminates the purchase requisition process for small dollar purchases, though some restrictions may apply. (See Limits and Restrictions)

Rensselaer’s Terms & Conditions are the Institute’s official purchase order terms and conditions.

For more information about doing business with Rensselaer, contact the Purchasing department.