Ask a CCO is our new advice column. Mary Jo Furphy is our Systems Implementation Project Manager with a vast knowledge and experience in Procurement. In the upcoming issues, Mary Jo will answer questions from Pima County employees as well as Vendors regarding Procurement Policy and Procedures.
Ask a CCO
Q. What are Pima County’s payment terms?
A. Our standard payment term is net 30, but you should refer to your Contract or Purchase Order to determine the payment terms that have been contracted. The County has many different payment terms. On a Purchase Order, the term is located in the second block on the top, right hand side of the document. The issuers of Blanket Contract Purchase Orders (BPO) may solicit for discount terms from the contracted vendor. If the vendor is agreeable and offers discount terms, the issuer of the BPO must select the contract payment term code and ensure that it has printed on the BPO.
Q. If I have a question or a problem with the items or prices listed on the Purchase Order, whom should I contact?
A. On a purchase order, in the top block is a name and number for the requestor of this order. You should call them.
Q. Where do I send the invoice?
A. The "bill to" address is found on the Purchase Order in the top block on the left hand side.
If you would like to post a question on "Ask a CCO", please email Mary Jo at: maryjo.furphy@pima.gov.
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FAST FACTS
Active Blanket Contracts – 2,500+
In FY 2006/2007, almost 59,000 Purchase Orders were issued. That is more than 230 each business day!!