Contracts, Purchasing, and Surplus
Purchasing
Contact Purchasing
The Purchasing Department is located in the Hogue Technology Building, Room 126. The mailing address is:
Central Washington University
Purchasing Department, MS 7480
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7480
The general department phone number is 509-963-1002 and our fax number is extension 1623. The Purchasing Department hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
The Purchasing Staff:
- Communicates State and University purchasing policies and procedures.
- Provides expertise in the acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services.
- Ensures timely acquisitions' of goods and services.
- Develops sources of supply.
- Reviews requisitions, specifications and suggested sources of supply.
- Receives, analyzes and awards competitive bids on requests for goods and services totaling $10,000–$100,000.
- Establishes contracts through competitive bid process on items and services used repetitively.
- Provides assistance and direction to departments in settling disputes with suppliers arising from purchase transactions.
- Provides follow-up services on outstanding orders and resolves any problems that may arise.
- Refers information about new and improved products to departments using those products.
- Provides sources and pricing information to University departments.
- Administers Purchasing Card program.
- Coordinates equipment/furniture leasing/rentals/purchase.
- Assists departments in returning purchased items.
For more information, please review Purchasing 101 training guide.
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