Purchasing provides the University with professional technical assistance in procuring quality equipment, goods and services in specified commodity areas by following established state and institutional guidelines on the basis of competitive bids; assists campus in redistribution and disposal of excess/surplus property in compliance with all law and policies; provides campus with timely and cost effective mailing and shipping services.

Purchasing contributes to the delivery of a low cost education by enabling our University associates to obtain quality equipment, goods and services at the best possible value on the basis of competitive bids considering cost, quality, suitability, service and delivery.