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Central Purchasing

 

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About Us

The Central Purchasing Department is responsible for procurement of goods and services for the entire university, including Uptown West, Uptown East (Academic Health Center) and Reading Campuses, and Raymond Walters and Clermont Colleges. Expenditures exceed two hundred fifty million dollars annually.

Since the university must provide for administrative, academic, medical, research, and individual student needs, almost every product and service imaginable is purchased.

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How We Work

The University of Cincinnati is a state institution with its own Board of Trustees. Much of what UC buys is competitively bid. Generally, bidding is conducted electronically (phone, fax, email) for small dollar purchases, and in writing for larger requirements. Buyers select prospective bidders in a number proportionate to each expenditure, ordinarily choosing firms that they evaluate as offering a maximum effort in competition and service. At fifty thousand dollars, advertisements are placed in two local newspapers. As a state institution, UC is privileged to use State contracts. The university also participates in joint purchase agreements with the State Universities Council, the City of Cincinnati, and others.

Location, Directions and Hours

Mailing address:

Purchasing Department
University Of Cincinnati
PO Box 210089
Cincinnati OH 45221-0089

Hand delivery address:

Purchasing Department
University Of Cincinnati
Room 320 University Hall
51 Goodman Dr
Cincinnati OH 45221-0089

Internal mail location:  0089

General inquiries:   513-556-6742

 

University Hall is located adjacent to the College of Nursing (Procter Hall). From East bound Martin Luther King Drive, turn left onto Vine Street and then right at the first light onto Goodman Drive. From West bound Martin Luther King Drive, turn right onto Vine Street and then right at the first light onto Goodman Drive. University Hall is the first building on the right. Central Purchasing is located in suite 320.

Our printable Medical Campus map provides a more detailed view of the Medical Campus.

 

Hours: 

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Closed on UC Holidays
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Contacts

Buying teams:

Fax

  • 513-556-5262

Other Contacts:

  • Thomas B. Guerin
    Assoc. VP & Director of Purchasing & Materiel Management Services  
    513-556-2389
  • Cindy Franklin
    Assistant to the Director  
    513-556-2329

 

"S" Buying Team

Computers, Paper, Paper Products, Printing Forms, Recreational Equipment, X-Ray Equipment, & Supplies, Photographic & Engineering Supplies & Equipment,

"L" Buying Team

Housekeeping Equipment, Ads & Promotional Items, Dues, Publications, Grants, Groundskeeping Equipment, Food, Catering & Dining Services, Uniforms & Clothing, Vehicles & Related Equipment

"B" Buying Team

Construction, Maintenance, Repairs, & Operations (MRO), Landscaping, Fuels, Moving, Temporary Unskilled Labor, Insurance

"A" Buying Team

Audio Visual Equipment, Office Furniture, Office Machines, Office Supplies, Lab & Medical Supplies & Equipment, Carpeting, Drapes, Temporary Office Help, Temporary Payroll Services, Telecommunications, Consultants, Athletic Agreements, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals 

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Central Purchasing | 320 University Hall | PO Box 210089 | Cincinnati OH 45221-0089 | Phone: 513-556-6742 | Fax: 513-556-5262  
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