Vendor Information

Q: How Do Vendors Become Eligible To Do Business With Des Moines University?

When we find a first-time vendor invoice, Accounts Payable will reach out with our vendor information form . The vendor should complete our vendor information form and submit their W9. This form will be sent as a PDF via email but is also available electronically .

Q: How Does DMU Prefer To Receive Vendor Invoices/Communications?

Des Moines University prefers to receive all invoices/communications electronically through payables@dmu.edu for the fastest processing.

Q: Who Should I Contact With Payment/Invoice Inquires?

Please contact Accounts Payable at (515) 271-1582 or payables@dmu.edu .

Q: Does DMU’s Sales Tax Exemption Expire With the Relocation?

No. Please see Tax Information for a sales tax exemption form at DMU’s new address. We kept the same sales tax exemption number, and we updated our address with the State of Iowa. Sales Tax Exemptions forms expire every 1-3 years depending on your organization’s policies. Please reach out to payables@dmu.edu if you require an updated sales tax exemption form.

Q: Do You Require Purchase Orders?

Certain capital purchases require a purchase order, but most orders for goods and services can be paid based on an invoice.

Q: How Should My Company Handle Credit Memos or a Refund Check Due to DMU?

If your company owes funds to Des Moines University, please send the credit memo to payables@dmu.edu to apply it to a future invoice. If we have a credit memo and you are not a frequent vendor of Des Moines University where we would use a credit memo quickly, please send a check to: Des Moines University PO Box 71637 Clive, IA 50325

Q: How Do I Update a Vendor Address or DBA Name With DMU?

All vendor notices should be done via email to payables@dmu.edu . If your W9 or other contact information is changing, please submit an updated vendor information form and attach your updated W9, or send by mail to: Des Moines University PO Box 71637 Clive IA 50325

General Information

Invoicing

All invoices and correspondence are requested to be sent electronically to Payables@dmu.edu. If not able to provide an electronic invoice, please utilize the vendor mailing address below.

Campus Physical Address
8025 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Vendor Mailing Address
PO Box 71637
Clive, IA 50325-0637

DMU Clinic Address
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312

Submit Vendor Information

To participate in the procurement process at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, all vendors must register using our vendor information form.

Submit Vendor Information

Tax Information

DMU’s Iowa sales tax exemption certificates and W-9 forms are available for download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from vendors.

How Do Vendors Become Eligible To Do Business With Des Moines University?

What Documents Are Needed for Payment by DMU?

Accounts Payable will need an invoice with vendor name, address, remittance address (if different than business address), a description of what was purchased and total amount.

Des Moines University is a sales-tax-exempt organization so there should not be sales tax assigned to our invoices in most cases. We do not pay from vendor quotes.

Email payables@dmu.edu if you have further questions about acceptable invoices.

General Information

Invoicing

Submit Vendor Information