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Purchasing Department

设施管理建设
411 Pioneer Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-3172
Fax: (248) 370-3175

Purchasing Department

设施管理建设
411 Pioneer Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-3172
Fax: (248) 370-3175

Preferred Vendors

Preferred Vendors/Suppliers

The Purchasing Department has negotiated savings and/or discounts with key suppliers in order to save you money. Below is a growing list of suppliers that are part of our preferred supplier initiatives. Click on the title to review contact information and special ordering instructions, if any.

Benefits of use include:

  • Lower Costs
  • No Bidding Required
  • Increased
    • Customer Service
    • Value-Added Services
    • Performance Levels

Cooperative and Group Purchasing Resources

The following sources have made competitively bid contracts available to public and other governmental agencies, which have been awarded in accordance with public procurement principles and practices. OU may purchase from those contracts without obtaining additional competitive bids or quotes. By clicking on the below links, staff will be able to find and review contracts that may meet their needs.

Please contact Purchasing for more information on these and other group purchasing options and resources.

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of the content or documents on this page, please view ourPublic Accessibility Statement.

Transportation Services - Auto Rental, Bus, Shuttle and Valet Services
Catering Companies

Chartwells at OU
Website:chartwellsou.catertrax.com
Phone: 248.370.3400
Email:catering@www.zhongqiwg.com

For online ordering from thechartwellsou.catertrax.comwebsite:

Create an account
Click on Catering tab at the top
Click on How to Order Online and view the online video for step by
step instructions on placing an online order.

If you have questions or need assistance contact Chartwells catering
at 248.370.3400.

The following catering companies meetRisk Management's minimum insurance requirements.They are approved for insurance purposes only. Purchasing requirements, as outlined in Policy 1000 apply.

A Catered Affaire
517-372-7370
aca@acateredaffaire.com

Catering 2 You
586-226-4310
lynnnagorski@yahoo.com

Crank's Services
586-247-3800
cindi@crankscatering.com

Kosch Special Events
248-608-0690
sales@koschcatering.com

Quality Kosher Catering
248-352-7758
info@qualitykosher.com

Randy's Unique Catering
248-738-9088
info@uniquefoodmanagement.net

2 Unique Caterers
248-549-5242

A Movable Feast Inc.
586-954-2817
jennifer@amovablefeastcatering.com

Computer/Office Equipment
Event Supplies

Preferred Supplier for Event Supplies and Tents (Chairs, Tables, Hi-Tops, Linens, small generators, staging, tents, etc.):

Primary
S&R Event Rental/Ace Canvas
Contact Name: Tonya Franklin
Contact Phone and email: 800-230-7706, 248-655-6020,office@sreventrental.com
Please state that you are calling from Oakland University to receive discounted pricing.

Secondary
Great Lakes Tent Co.
Contact Name: Michael Soloman
Contact Phone and email: 586-773-9013,sales@greatlakestent.com
Please state that you are calling from Oakland University to receive discounted pricing.

Staging Only
Production Management One
Contact Name: Valerie Lee
Contact Phone and email: 734-977-0156,Valerie@pm1pro.com

Home Depot ProXtra Program

During COVID please make an appointment with the contacts below at the Rochester Hills store to stop in and have your account set up properly.

The Home Deport ProXtra program is offered to OU through the MIDeal contract, a part of a Pro Loyalty Program.

Rochester Hills Location Store #2727 225 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Benefits to using the program:

  • 7% Discount off of total spend
  • $1000 purchases or greater bid within Home Depot for best margin based pricing
  • Procure to Pay using OU pcard
  • Shop online same day pick up in store
  • Shop online for next day delivery, excluding specialized orders
  • Project Management for small construction, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc. projects
  • Spend $125 to receive $1 shipping

Contacts:

James McCoy, Pro Department Supervisor, 248-601-2643 Ext. 462, emailProDS_2727@homedepot.com

Juanita Quartey, Store Manager, Office 248- 601-3316, if can't be reached by office phone, call Maria Wing x4422 for cell phone number.

Joseph Wagner, Home Depot Pro Renovation Services Branch Manager, 470-278-4343, emailjoseph_j_wagner@homedepot.com

If interested in the program and have questions, contact Maria Wing x4422.

Office/Janitorial Supplies

Smart Business SourceFormerly known as Detroit Pencil Company (DPC)
Effective January 1, 2020, DPC will have a new name - Smart Business Source. End users should have received an email from DPC regarding the name change. Username and passwords should remain the same, however, please note the change in the email address for Janis and Pat.

Please contact Bob Steele or Pat Sprinkle with questions:

Other email address information:

New account requests: Please send an email requesting an account topurchasing@www.zhongqiwg.comand include the following information: Employee name, ship to address, phone number, email address, fund number and Supervisors approval to purchase against the fund number. Purchasing will forward the information to DPC with approval and a login will be provided.

Nichols Paper & Supply
For janitorial supply purchases contact Purchasing atpurchasing@www.zhongqiwg.comfor account set-up.

Promotional Products/Apparel

三个供应商已经通过竞标选择process as preferred vendors for the purchase of Promotional Products and Apparel. All selected vendors are licensed vendors under Communications & Marketing guidelines. Purchases can be made directly with any of the following vendors using these payment methods: 1) Small Purchase Order: 2) Payment Voucher; 3) PCard. Purchase Orders can be used but are not necessary when using a preferred vendor.

ATS Printing (Items and Apparel Products)
The attached spreadsheet lists pricing submitted for selected items. For items not listed on the spreadsheet, ATS will provide a 17%discountfor apparel and products off the current retail catalog pricing as listed on their web site.ATS Promotional & Apparel Sample Pricing

If you do not find the item you want on the spreadsheet go to:www.atsprinting.comto view their entire catalog.

Contact Information: Charlana Tack – Tel. (989) 715-0373, Fax (989) 439-1919,
email:ctack@atsprinting.com(email preferred)

Acme Promotional (Promotional Items)
The attached spreadsheet lists pricing submitted for selected items.For items not listed on the spreadsheet, Acme will provide a15% to 40% discountoff the current retail catalog pricing as listed on their web site.ACME Promotional Sample Pricing

If you do not find the item you want on the spreadsheet go to:www.acmepromotional.comto view their entire catalog.

Contact information: Caroline Spencer – Office/Cell (248) 719-3210, email:acmepromotional@gmail.com

Mercury Promotions (Apparel/Promotional Items)
The attached spreadsheet lists pricing submitted for selected items. For items not listed on the spreadsheet, Mercury will provide a25% to 35% discountoff the current retail catalog pricing as listed on their web site.Mercury Apparel Sample Pricing

If you do not find the item you want on the spreadsheet go to:collegestore.mercuryideas.comto view their entire catalog.

Contact information: Cindy Lowry – Cell (248) 764-0141, email –lowryc@mercuryfs.com

Secondary contact: Kimi Sanderlin - 586-825-9424, email -sanderlink@mercuryfs.com

Alternate contact: Jon Sloan (248) 936-2505, email –sloanj@mercuryfs.com

Bradley Company (Promotional Items)
The attached spreadsheet lists pricing submitted for selected items. For items not listed on the spreadsheet, Bradley Co. will provide a20% to 40% discountoff the current retail catalog pricing as listed on their web site.Bradley Promotional Sample Pricing

If you do not find the item you want on the spreadsheet go to:http://www.thebradco.com/to view their entire catalog.

Contact information:Marci Schwarz Taran – Phone (248) 538-1909, email –marcit@thebradco.com

Alternate contact: Emilly Crank - Phone (248) 538-1909, email -emillyc@thebradco.com

E.A. Graphics (Apparel)
The attached spreadsheet lists pricing submitted for selected items. For items not listed on the spreadsheet, E.A. Graphics will provide a15% to 30% discountoff the current retail catalog pricing as listed on their web site.E.A. Graphics Promotional Sample Pricing

If you do not find the item you want on the spreadsheet go to:http://www.eagraphics.com/to view their entire catalog.

Contact information:Richard Artymovich– Phone (586) 726-1400, email –rich@eagraphics.com

Shredding

American Data Security- Data destruction/Shredding Services

  • American Data Contact Info: Barbara Hickner, Colleen Murphy or Ann Quinn - Phone: (248) 542-7970; Fax: (248)542-7050
  • American Data Pricing
  • American Data destroys hard drives at $10.00 per drive.
Temporary Staffing Solutions

Entech Staffing Solutions

48084年位于1800骗子Rd,特洛伊MIawarded a Preferred Vendor Agreement to provide Temporary staffing services to include; administrative/clerical staff, service/maintenance staff, custodial staff, information technology (IT) support service for departments on an as-needed basis per the RFP Temporary Staffing Solutions dated April 27, 2020 and the signed agreement with the initial term of 6/1/2020 - 6/30/2022, with an optional three additional one-year periods through 6/30/2025.

Main Staffing Contacts For Oakland University:

Christine Shea, Recruiting Manager
Phone: (248) 743-1428
Fax: (248) 743-1429
Email:cshea@teamentech.com

Dayna Bertges, Recruiting Manager
Phone: (248) 743-1486
Fax: (248) 7743-1487
Email:dhamameh@teamentech.com

电子邮件Entech所有招聘人员:recruitinggroup@teamentech.com

For Concerns Or Additional Information contact Colleen Myers, Director of Sales and Service
Phone: (248) 743-1466
Fax: (248) 743-1467
Email:cmyers@teamentech.com

Placing Orders with Entech – 3 Options

  1. Email the entire Entech recruiting group at recruitinggroup@teamentech.com
  2. 叫Entech’s main line (248) 528-1444 or Christine Shea direct (248) 743-1428
  3. Visit theEntech Staffing Solutionswebsite and select “Request Staff” under Employers, the recruiting group will be emailed the information input to begin the process.

Please note:
Departments will receive invoices on a weekly basis. The invoices will include a copy of the approved time card for the individual. The invoices can be paid directly utilizing the pcard or a payment voucher. A PO is not required.

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