Strategic Partners

Business partnerships are programs designed to offer a full line of products or services along with an array of value-added customer services tailored to the needs of the university. These partnerships are competitively bid programs for commodities useful to either the entire campus or high volume specialty areas. Along with special pricing based on the University’s total purchasing volume they include any combination of customer services such as web-based on-line ordering, direct package delivery, special freight terms, and convenient summary billing.

Beverage for Office American Coffee Services (coffee, coffee equipment, coffee supplies, and soda under 10 cases only) View FAQ for coffee (PDF)‌ Pepsi TLC Springs (water and water equipment only) View FAQ for water (PDF)
Car Wash Services W.O.W. Car Wash Services
Computers Apple Dell MCPc
Copiers Meritech
Gases, Medical Research Airgas Great Lakes
MRO Supplies Grainger
Office Supplies Staples Advantage
Scientific Lab Supplies/Equipment Fisher Scientific VWR
Shipping, Ground and Express Mail Services Fed Ex
Temporary Staffing Services Kelly Services
Transportation Services A Touch of Class Shima Barron's Bus Lakefront Lines

Remember to follow these guidelines when making a purchase:

• $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.