{"id":185,"date":"2026-02-12T17:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/supplier-diversity\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2026-07-16T19:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:24:04","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/suppliers\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Skyline of Purdue University in West Lafayette\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/supplier-diversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/02\/2024_KAL_3262-Edit.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-boiler-gold-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-boiler-gold-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-48b1eeb2-7660-4267-8f99-1738f5f2723a\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-48b1eeb2-7660-4267-8f99-1738f5f2723a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Does Purdue have a contact to help suppliers connect with the correct individual at the university to market products?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-48b1eeb2-7660-4267-8f99-1738f5f2723a\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Supplier Development and Engagement is always available to assist with this process and establish introductions. You can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/procurement\/contact\/contacts\/enterprise-contacts.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/procurement\/contact\/contacts\/enterprise-contacts.php\">contacts for our university contracts and services<\/a>. Questions may also be directed to Purdue\u2019s Sourcing and Procurement team.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Procurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-boiler-gold-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-boiler-gold-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-9b1c35aa-e3a3-4310-acb0-69987e70c677\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-9b1c35aa-e3a3-4310-acb0-69987e70c677\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>How do I become a supplier for Purdue?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-9b1c35aa-e3a3-4310-acb0-69987e70c677\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue University does not add suppliers to our procurement tool, Ariba, until they are awarded a contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppliers can get engaged in several ways at Purdue University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Architect and engineering firms should call 765-494-8000 or email <a href=\"mailto:adminops@purdue.edu\">adminops@purdue.edu<\/a> in order to be placed on the contact list for future opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the university\u2019s contracts that are in place. Reach out to the prime contractor and see if there are subcontracting opportunities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the opportunities posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/procurement\/supplier-resources\/bid-opportunities\/\">Procurement Services webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review capital construction projects on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueplanroom.com\/\">ePlanroom<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you cannot meet all the requirements of a solicitation, be sure to look for a business partner who could assist and submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) response together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-945e916c-d5af-4354-82b3-af7147afecd4\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-945e916c-d5af-4354-82b3-af7147afecd4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Who determines who will receive a contract award?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-945e916c-d5af-4354-82b3-af7147afecd4\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/procurement\/supplier-resources\/vendor-handbook\/\">vendor handbook<\/a> provides detailed information on How the Procurement Process Works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procurement process is a shared responsibility between the university business area and Procurement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchasing authority is delegated at the department level for purchases&nbsp;<strong>up to $9,999<\/strong>. These purchases require the department to solicit quotes and determine who will receive the contract award.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procurement Services coordinates the process of all purchases&nbsp;<strong>greater than<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>$10,000<\/strong>. These purchases follow a standard procurement process including the review of multiple bids. Procurement Services then provides a recommendation based on the best value for the university.&nbsp;A university department may or may not approve the recommendation, and additional analysis may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-47a99b7d-1792-41b1-b6dc-8ccdaacbf0eb\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-47a99b7d-1792-41b1-b6dc-8ccdaacbf0eb\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Does Purdue post contract\/bid winners publicly on a website?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-47a99b7d-1792-41b1-b6dc-8ccdaacbf0eb\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not currently post winners on our website. The sourcing analyst notifies all participants in the Request for Proposal process of the outcome.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-9045be93-d58b-4b97-b215-933dba34605c\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-9045be93-d58b-4b97-b215-933dba34605c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>In the past, we have been told that Purdue uses internal resources and departments first before reaching out to external sources. What can we do as an external company to try to get through this barrier?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-9045be93-d58b-4b97-b215-933dba34605c\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue reviews all available options to determine the most cost effective and quality solution for the university. As good financial stewards, we will continue to leverage university talents and skills when available to meet a specific need.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-41480d18-8b84-47fd-a486-f4469830fb56\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-41480d18-8b84-47fd-a486-f4469830fb56\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Will there be more opportunities for services for smaller suppliers and to encourage larger contract holders to consider subcontracting?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-41480d18-8b84-47fd-a486-f4469830fb56\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diverse suppliers can get engaged several ways at the university. See answer to question #1 under Procurement Process.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-e61aa463-f021-4afd-94ec-b83c64b5d7cb\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-e61aa463-f021-4afd-94ec-b83c64b5d7cb\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>What is the university doing to provide opportunity for growth outside of the construction area and\u00a0into professional services?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-e61aa463-f021-4afd-94ec-b83c64b5d7cb\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppliers can get engaged several ways at the university. See answer to question #1 under Procurement Process.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-29938387-f48a-4db3-a485-b328aac633ee\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-29938387-f48a-4db3-a485-b328aac633ee\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>What is the university doing to help non-construction small businesses who are more vulnerable to the current economic environment?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-29938387-f48a-4db3-a485-b328aac633ee\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue University actively encourages firms bidding for major contracts to provide for the participation of small businesses through partnerships, joint ventures and other contractual opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procurement processes allows small suppliers to bid on opportunities over $1,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Procurement Services coordinates the process of all purchases&nbsp;<strong>greater than<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>$10,000<\/strong>. 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