For Vendors & Suppliers

General Information

The Purdue University Fort Wayne Purchasing Department procures goods and services in support of our academic mission. We strive to maintain a large, diverse, and competitive supplier base to ensure that quality products and services are readily available.

Purdue standard terms and conditions for purchases can be found here.  Questions concerning a purchase by Purdue Fort Wayne should be directed to the Purchasing department, [email protected].

Bid Opportunities

In our continuing effort to ensure an open and competitive environment for the procurement of goods and services at Purdue Fort Wayne, information regarding bid opportunities for goods and services procured through Purdue Fort Wayne's Purchasing Department is now available. 

Purdue Fort Wayne open bids: Click here to review the current list. 

Purdue University open bids:  Click here to review the current list for the main campus.

The listed purchasing agent should be contacted if there is an interest in bidding on the listed requirements. The vendor must submit responses within the specified time frame noted in the solicitation.

All correspondence and contacts involving a bid should be directed to the Purchasing Agent handling the bid. Unauthorized contact with the department could result in the bid being rejected.
Purchasing has no authority to provide bid data. Vendors must submit a Public Records Request to obtain information on competitive bids. Contact the Purchasing Agent handling the bid to inquire about this process.

Become a State Certified Supplier

We are committed to providing minority-owned enterprises every opportunity to compete for our business and solicit quotes from minority-owned business enterprises whenever possible and appropriate. Suppliers interested in becoming a State of Indiana certified minority-, women- or veteran-owned business should contact the State’s certification team at [email protected] or 317-232-3061. Additional information about becoming certified can be found on the State’s website. 

Link to additional information on Supplier Diversity.

Appointments

Appointments are necessary in order to provide the vendor and purchasing agent optimum uninterrupted time for the visit. To determine which agent best suits your needs, please email [email protected].

Our Address

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purchasing and Support Services

Richard T. Doermer School of Business, Room 319

3000 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Gifts and Gratuities

Purchasing subscribes to the National Association of Education Procurement Code of Ethics. All personnel involved in the selection of suppliers and the purchase of goods and services should use this Code of Ethics for guidance in maintaining an appropriate relationship with suppliers.

Staff will refuse to accept gifts from suppliers unless the gift is of nominal value. Examples of gifts that are of nominal value are promotional/logo items such as note pads, calendars, and pens.

Contact purchasing department

Use of Purdue University Fort Wayne Trademarks

Vendors providing merchandise to the public that will have Purdue University Fort Wayne Trademarks, including but not limited to the words: Purdue Fort Wayne, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Mastodons, Dons or any of the Purdue Fort Wayne logos, must be licensed through Learfield Licensing Partners (LLP). 

If you are a vendor interested in providing such merchandise please go to CLC for information about the licenses available and the process to become licensed.