Procurement

Purchasing

Last Updated: Mar 4, 2025

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Information about University contracts and joint contracts for frequently purchased goods and services. These contracts normally offer the best value on goods and services and as such, do not require competitive quotes.
If the goods or services required for an intended purchase are not on the University Contracts list, please contact one of the purchasing agents.

Commodity	Vendor & Contract Description	Buyer

Commodity	Vendor & Contract Description	Buyer
Advertising	Des Moines Register Classified employment advertising in print.	Molly Ungs
Beverages	Coca-Cola Beverages	Molly Ungs
Binding	HF Group Binding	Molly Ungs
Cell Phones	U.S. Cellular Contract Includes cell phones, accessories, mobile hotspots, M2M solutions and personal employee discounts.	Jon Westhoff
Cell Phones	Verizon Contract Includes cell phones, accessories, mobile hotspots, M2M solutions and personal employee discounts.	Jon Westhoff
Computer Supplies	CDW Government Computer accessories and supplies, and related products.	Molly Ungs
Computers and Computer Parts	Apple Agreement for the purchase of Apple computers and parts.	Molly Ungs
Computers and Computer Parts	Dell Agreement for the purchase of standard Dell computers through iProcurement. For purchase of non-standard Dell Computers please complete a service desk ticket and/or work with your local IT technician to gain approval and to obtain a quote.	Molly Ungs
Copiers	Access Systems (Access Technologies) Contract for different sizes and variations of copiers.	Molly Ungs
Copy/Print Services	Copyworks Copy/Print Services	Molly Ungs
Document Destruction	The Shredder (Green Resource Management) Document Destruction Services - On-site destruction of confidential documents.	Jon Westhoff
Facilities Time & Materials Contracts	List of Current Facilities Time & Materials Contracts	Jon Westhoff
Interpreting Services	Hands Up Communications Provide on-site interpretation of American Sign Language & Signed English	Jon Westhoff
Interpreting Services	Ai-Media Inc Provide CART, Typewell & Large Event live broadcasting and live captioning services.	Jon Westhoff
Interpreting Services	SignGlasses Virtual Interpretation Services	Jon Westhoff
Janitorial Supplies	Nassco Janitorial Supplies	Jon Westhoff
Lab Equipment and Supplies	Fisher Scientific (Primary) Primary Laboratory and scientific supplies and equipment	Molly Ungs
Lab Equipment and Supplies	VWR International, LLC (Secondary) Secondary Laboratory and scientific supplies and equipment	Molly Ungs
Maintenance, Repair & Operations	Graybar Maintenace Contract - Electrical Supplies	Jon Westhoff
Maintenance, Repair & Operations	Ferguson Maintenace - Plumbing Supplies	Jon Westhoff
Maintenance, Repair & Operations	W.W. Grainger Maintenance repair and operations supplies and materials.	Jon Westhoff
Moving & Relocation Services	Mayflower Local and interstate household moving services.	Jon Westhoff
Moving & Relocation Services	Sirva Worldwide Local and interstate household moving services.	Jon Westhoff
Moving & Relocation Services	Armstrong Relocation (United Van Lines) Local and interstate household moving services.	Jon Westhoff
Moving & Relocation Services	Blue Line Moving (United Van Lines) Local and interstate household moving services.	Jon Westhoff
Office Supplies & Amazon Marketplace	Amazon Office Supplies & Amazon marketplace	Jon Westhoff
Snacks	Core-Mark Midcontinent Inc Convenience Store Merchandise	Molly Ungs
Staffing	ManpowerGroup US Inc. Provide temporary staffing services done w/Human Resources for Merit Employees	Molly Ungs
Staffing	Express Services, Inc. Provide temporary staffing services done w/Human Resources for Merit Employees	Molly Ungs
Staffing	Advanced Services Provide temporary staffing services done w/Human Resources for Merit Employees	Molly Ungs
Travel	In-State Lodging Directory Directory of lodging rates available to state employees.	Jon Westhoff
Travel	Windstar Lines Provide charter bus service for all departments at UNI	Jon Westhoff
Travel	Collegiate Travel Partners Travel Management Services. Please use the Travel link here.	Jon Westhoff
Travel	National Car Rental Car rentals through National's Emerald Club and Enterprise Rent-A-Car's Emerald Club. Enterprise Car Rental Domestic and Internationals car rentals through Enterprise.	Jon Westhoff
Travel	CISI (Cultural Insurance Services International) International travelers' insurance.
Water Treatment Services	Nalco Company Water chemical treatment services, consultation, and water treatment products.	Jon Westhoff

For the State of Iowa Vendor Contracts, click here.

For questions, please contact Business Operations at 319-273-2162, Option 4 or email obo-hub@uni.edu

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