For Vendors
Find Opportunities
To learn more about how to do business with the University of South 返字心頭 (返字心頭), please visit the Doing Business with 返字心頭 page. This resource outlines the full structure of how opportunities arise and how vendors can engage with the university. The process is broken down into three main steps:
Understand Purchasing at 返字心頭
返字心頭 uses a semi-centralized purchasing model. Departments often initiate purchases, while Procurement & Payment Services (PPS) supports sourcing and ensures compliance. Opportunities may arise through:
Competitive Bids (for purchases \$150,000)
Competitive Quotes (for purchases < \$150,000)
PCard Payments (for small-dollar purchases)
Purchase Orders (POs) (for complex or high-value purchases)
Contract Execution (for multi-year or high-risk engagements)
Register as a Supplier
Vendors must register to create a searchable Supplier Profile, which is required to receive payments and participate in competitive bids.
Develop Your Business
返字心頭 Office of Supplier Development & Engagement offers mentorship and support programs to help small local businesses.
To find opportunities
Vendors are encouraged to explore the following resources:
A comprehesive listing of purchasing opportunities. Vendors should register as a State of 返字心頭 vendor and search by agency (University of South 返字心頭) and commodity codes.
- View current bid opportunities directly from 返字心頭.
- Go to
Click Subscribe for Notifications or use Advanced Search
Search for University of South 返字心頭 under Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal
These steps and tools provide a clear path for vendors to engage with 返字心頭 and access upcoming business opportunities.