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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Purchasing Department

Committed to Excellence

Vendor Information Guide
 
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize vendors/suppliers with procedures used by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the procurement of needed goods and services. If you have questions that are not answered in this general guide, please call or visit us at:

Purchasing Department
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1700 "Y" Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0645
Phone: (402) 472-2126
Fax: (402) 472-2246

Purchasing at the University is guided by several established policies.
These policies include:

Conduct all purchasing in accordance with applicable State statutes, Board of Regents' policies, and UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN campus policies and procedures.

Obtain the quantity and quality of product or service at the right price, and when needed.

Maximize competition, and provide interested and qualified vendors/suppliers with an opportunity to offer their products or services to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The University encourages minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses to become a University vendor/supplier.
Treat all vendors/suppliers fairly.

The Purchasing Department is the only legal authority to execute purchases exceeding $5,000. Vendors/suppliers shall not make sales to the University without a purchase order.

Business hours for the Purchasing Department are 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.

All written correspondence should be directed to:

Purchasing Department
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1700 "Y" Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0645

   
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