Centralized purchasing for Point Park University

The  University operates a centralized purchasing department for procurement of goods and services for:

• all administrative departments
• all educational departments
• the Children's School
• the Pittsburgh Playhouse

Point Park University welcomes new suppliers, especially those with innovative products or services that will improve quality and reduce costs.

Becoming a Supplier

Interested businesses should read a Supplier's Guide to Purchasing to understand how the University purchases goods and services of the best value, as defined as the optimum combination of quality and price. In order to obtain this value, the Purchasing Department relies on supplier expertise in their given commodity field. The department also practices value analysis and is receptive to supplier suggestions regarding potential areas for cost savings.

Those interested in doing business with Point Park University should complete the Supplier Profile Form and return via email. (Please note that you will not receive an automatic confirmation of receipt.) The University will contact your business if and when a need arises for the product and/or service.

Interested suppliers can consult with a University buyer by phone or in person by appointment only.

Read about the University's commitment to sustainability in the Academic Village master plan and throughout the campus.

Central Point of Contact

In keeping with the centralized purchasing policy, only Procurement and Business Services is authorized to make commitments on behalf of the University for goods and services.

Consult the Supplier's Guide for general information about requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotations (RFQ), correspondence procedures, bid evaluations, and negotiations. The Supplier's Guide also provides general information on the competitive bidding process, purchase orders, contracts, and invoicing as well as a link to delivery instructions.

Interested suppliers should also consult the online information for suppliers for details on doing business with Point Park University, including:

• Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
• Equipment Evaluation Agreement
• Professional Services Agreement
• Insurance Requirements - Independent Contractors/Sole Entities
• Insurance Requirements - Independent Contractors/Corporations
• Insurance Requirements - Independent Contractors/Construction Projects

Bidders' List

Procurement and Business Services maintains a record of authorized suppliers by commodity.  Vendors are welcome to submit the relevant information required for this database by accessing the Supplier Profile Form.

Procurement and Business Services Staff

Mailing Address:
Point Park University
Procurement and Business Services
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

Location:
Frontier Hall, 4th Floor
100 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone:
412-392-8076