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Frequently Asked Questions -
Central & Facilities Purchasing Services

How would a firm introduce themselves to Purchasing Services?
How does a firm become a preferred supplier?
Does the University have a process for quick payment to Small Businesses?
Is there a list of contacts in Purchasing Services?

How would a firm introduce themselves to Purchasing Services?
The most convenient way to introduce your firm to Florida State University is to complete the Bidder Registration Application link. This will ensure that your information is on file with the purchasing system and allows FSU to solicit your business for quotes, bids etc.

If you are unable to complete the form, or have questions about the form you may contact a purchasing specialist at 850.644.6850 or email fsubidderregistration@admin.fsu.edu.

There are two functional units within the purchasing system.

Central Purchasing Services Responsible for purchases of good and services, including maintenance and repairs, and other services such as consultants, graphic artists, and the like, for all campus departments other than Facilities (see below).

The most effective initial introduction will be to send an email to the Purchasing Specialist who buys the goods or services you sell: http://purchasing.fsu.edu/commodity.html
You may reach us by telephone at 850.644.6850. Tell the receptionist about the goods or services your company provides and they will direct you to the correct person.
You may visit us at the FSU University Center Building-A room 1400. To make the best use of your time, an appointment is strongly recommended.

Facilities Purchasing Services Responsible for mostly building/campus repairs, parts, cleaning, grounds, utilities etc, supplies and contractual service for the same.

We welcome your contacting our Purchasing Agents by telephone, Sandra Harrison at 850.644.7642 or Betty Jean Lewis at 850.644.7639.
You may visit us at the FSU Facilities department located at the Mendenhall complex in Building-A room 106.
Mail can be sent to Box 3064158, Tallahassee Florida 32306.

How does a firm become a preferred supplier?
When we look at a need or a material requisition from within our organization, we will review the list of vendors dealing in those commodities or providing that service and contact them for pricing. Under the state's competitive pricing there will not be one preferred supplier except where complex contract negotiations have taken place in advance.

Does the University have a process for quick payment to Small Businesses?
All invoices for payment are processed according to Florida Statutes and payment is typically made within 30 days of approval of the invoice.

Is there a list of contacts in Purchasing Services?
Central Purchasing Services - Click link below for a list of Purchasing Specialist and to find which agent handles your specific commodity or service. Also, find out all sorts of information pertaining to purchasing, contracts, and other procurement information.
http://www.purchasing.fsu.edu/.

Facilities Purchasing Services - Click link below for a list of Purchasing Agents and Facilities Bids and Solicitations www.facilities.fsu.edu/purchasing.html.

								Location FSU Supplier Diversity 6200 University Center, Building A Tallahassee, FL 32306 Map Contact Program Office 850.645.4SDP or 4737 Fax: 850.645.4670


Go back to the Supplier Diversity homepage. Frequently Asked Questions - Central & Facilities Purchasing Services How would a firm introduce themselves to Purchasing Services? How does a firm become a preferred supplier? Does the University have a process for quick payment to Small Businesses? Is there a list of contacts in Purchasing Services? How would a firm introduce themselves to Purchasing Services? The most convenient way to introduce your firm to Florida State University is to complete the Bidder Registration Application link. This will ensure that your information is on file with the purchasing system and allows FSU to solicit your business for quotes, bids etc. If you are unable to complete the form, or have questions about the form you may contact a purchasing specialist at 850.644.6850 or email fsubidderregistration@admin.fsu.edu. There are two functional units within the purchasing system. Central Purchasing Services Responsible for purchases of good and services, including maintenance and repairs, and other services such as consultants, graphic artists, and the like, for all campus departments other than Facilities (see below). The most effective initial introduction will be to send an email to the Purchasing Specialist who buys the goods or services you sell: http://purchasing.fsu.edu/commodity.html You may reach us by telephone at 850.644.6850. Tell the receptionist about the goods or services your company provides and they will direct you to the correct person. You may visit us at the FSU University Center Building-A room 1400. To make the best use of your time, an appointment is strongly recommended. Facilities Purchasing Services Responsible for mostly building/campus repairs, parts, cleaning, grounds, utilities etc, supplies and contractual service for the same. We welcome your contacting our Purchasing Agents by telephone, Sandra Harrison at 850.644.7642 or Betty Jean Lewis at 850.644.7639. You may visit us at the FSU Facilities department located at the Mendenhall complex in Building-A room 106. Mail can be sent to Box 3064158, Tallahassee Florida 32306. How does a firm become a preferred supplier? When we look at a need or a material requisition from within our organization, we will review the list of vendors dealing in those commodities or providing that service and contact them for pricing. Under the state's competitive pricing there will not be one preferred supplier except where complex contract negotiations have taken place in advance. Does the University have a process for quick payment to Small Businesses? All invoices for payment are processed according to Florida Statutes and payment is typically made within 30 days of approval of the invoice. Is there a list of contacts in Purchasing Services? Central Purchasing Services - Click link below for a list of Purchasing Specialist and to find which agent handles your specific commodity or service. Also, find out all sorts of information pertaining to purchasing, contracts, and other procurement information. http://www.purchasing.fsu.edu/. Facilities Purchasing Services - Click link below for a list of Purchasing Agents and Facilities Bids and Solicitations www.facilities.fsu.edu/purchasing.html.