New Procedures and Forms
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TO REQUEST A NEW VENDOR NUMBER:
The ATU REQUEST FOR NEW VENDOR NUMBER FORM must be completed (see attached).
If printed literature and/or order forms are available with the entity’s Tax Identification Number
shown, please attach to Request Form
The form must be signed by the person initiating the order and by their immediate supervisor.
The form is to be mailed or faxed to the Purchasing Department (968-0633)
Purchasing will contact the vendor and request a completed IRS Form W-9 (Request for
Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) and Business Designation.
After receipt of the completed W-9, the vendor information will be entered into the FRS system
by the Purchasing Department, a vendor number assigned and the department notified.
The Procurement Manager must approve any exceptions to the above procedures.
Please be aware that these additional steps will increase the order lead-time and plan your
purchases accordingly.
TO REQUEST AN EMPLOYEE VENDOR NUMBER FOR TRAVEL:
The ATU REQUEST FOR EMPLOYEE VIN FORM must be completed (see attached)
The form must be signed by the person making the trip and by their immediate supervisor
The form is to be mailed or faxed to the Purchasing Department (968-0633)
Purchasing will verify employment, enter the information into the FRS system, assign an
Employee Vendor Number and notify the requesting department.
The employee’s Social Security Number will no longer be used as their Vendor Number. The
employee numbers will still start with an “E” but will be a computer-assigned number.
ADDRESS ADDITIONS OR CHANGES:
The ATU REQUEST FOR NEW/CORRECTED ADDRESS FORM must be completed (see
attached). The form must be signed by the person initiating the order and by their immediate
supervisor.
The form is to be mailed or faxed to the Purchasing Department (968-0633)
Purchasing will add the new address or correct an existing address on the FRS system and
notify the requesting department.
Please notify Purchasing if any existing addresses are to be deleted.