If you have a commodity that has neither a strategic partner nor a preferred vendor, find the commodity from the list below and contact the purchasing agent to make a purchase. If you have any questions, contact customer service at customercareteam-pds@case.edu or buying@case.edu.
Commodity | Purchasing Agent | Phone |
Advertising | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
Appliances | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Art and Music Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Arts and Crafts | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Athletics - Recreation and Sporting | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Books | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Catering On and Off-Campus | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
Catering/Event Supplies/Serv | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
Chemical Orders | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
Coffee Service | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
Computer Equipment/Software/Related Supplies/Maintenance | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Computer Lease Administration | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Contracts (independent contractor agreements) | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1993 |
Controlled Substances (research and veterinary) | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
Copier, Facsimile Equipment and Typewriter | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Custodial Services | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Custodial Supplies and Equipment | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Dental Equipment/Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
Dry Ice | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Electronic Equipment and Supplies | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Equipment Rentals | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
Equipment Rentals (events) | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
Federal Express Supplies | Mail Services | 216.368.2565 |
Food or Beverage (for office) | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
Furniture | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Hardware and Tools | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Hotels/Lodging | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
Industrial Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Internal Lease Administration | Sheila Wright | 216.368.1992 |
Leases Computer Related (non-real estate) | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Leases Facilities Related (non-real estate) | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Leases Research Related (non-real estate) | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Library Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
License Agreements Computer Related | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
License Agreements Facilities | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Maintenance Computer and Related Agreements | Denyse Hirsch | 216.368.8540 |
Maintenance Facilities Related Agreements | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Maintenance Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Maintenance Research Related Agreements | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Medical-Surgical-Pharmaceutical Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2570 |
Microscopes and Microscope Devices | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Moving Program | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Office Supplies | Office Depot | |
Periodicals/Reprints | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Photographic/X-Ray Materials and Films | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Plant Construction Services | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Plant Service Contracts | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Plant Stockroom Supplies | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Printing | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Procurement Cards | David Stout | 216.368.4474 |
Promotional Products | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Radioactive Products | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Repairs | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Research Gasses, Equipment, and Related Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Safety Supplies and Equipment | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Scientific Equipment and Supplies | Andrea Longstreet | 216.368.2568 |
Security Supplies, Services, and Equipment | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Vehicle Purchases and Licensing | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Vehicle Rentals | Thomas Bassett | 216.368.2585 |
Water Service (for drinking) | Mary Luberger | 216.368.1666 |
The process for purchasing depends on the cost of the commodity being purchased. The guidelines outlined below illustrate the purchasing process.
- $0 - $4,999: Use PCard or Peoplesoft;
- $5,000 - $24,999: Obtain 2 quotes; requisition in Peoplesoft;
- > $25,000: Obtain 3 quotes; procurement specialist can assist with obtaining a quote.