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Try looking through our site map for a complete list of the contents of the University of Minnesota Purchasing Services web-page.

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About Purchasing

Here you will find our values, ethics, and our mission.

Also included in this section is a staff directory, a description of the buyers' responsibility, and directions to our office.

About Purchasing
 

Understanding Departmental Scanning vs ImageNow for EFS

For more information go to EFS Scanning

New Bid Threshold

Effective March 1, 2007, the University of Minnesota purchasing bid threshold for goods and standard services increased from $10,000 to $50,000. Go to New Bid Threshold for more detailed information.


 

What's New / Coming Events

For the most up-to-date information on what's happening in Purchasing Department read our current issues of both the Dollars & Sense.

 

Job Aids

 

Restricted Commodities & Allowable Expenses

Special consideration MUST be given when departments purchase certain items. Follow the links below for information on Restricted Commodities & Special Services and Allowable Expenses.

Link to Allowable Expenses
Link to Restricted Commodities & Special Services

SCAM ALERT!

Whether you are a manager of a department, an accountant, or any other employee at the University, you are considered prey for these fraudulent vendors.

Link to Scam Alert!
 

Useful Links

Bid Information System (BIS)

Contract's Library

Controller's Organization

Financial Forms Nirvana (FFN)

Financial One-Stop

Forms Library

ISOs

U-Stores

University Travel Services

University -Wide Contracts

 
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