Purchasing Clause

The following clause should be added to any contract or purchase order with external printers and graphic designers: 

“When providing any printing or graphic design services Sellers shall maintain the University’s visual identity that includes proper usage of the University’s institutional marks. The University seal is reserved for diplomas and official institutional documents and must be requested from the University’s Office of University Communications at 412-624-4147 or ucomm@pitt.edu.  Sellers shall follow all University graphic guidelines which are available at www.brand.pitt.edu.”

In the PantherExpress System, in Standard Forms and depending on the type of order (such as multiple line items or deliveries) - use either the Non-Catalog Form, Blanket / Standing Order or Quote Form and paste the wording below into the “Note to Supplier” area of Part C. Notes and Attachments -

Panther Express System Part C Notes and Attachments