Procurement

The Procurement Department supports Fitchburg State University’s academic and administrative mission by providing efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement services. We promote competition, best value, ethical business practices, and strong partnerships with the university community and our vendors.

As an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Fitchburg State conducts procurement in accordance with applicable state laws, regulations, and university policies while ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds. We also encourage participation from diverse, small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in accordance with Commonwealth initiatives. The Procurement Department is responsible for:

• Managing competitive bids and solicitations
• Administering university purchasing processes
• Supporting departments with procurement compliance
• Managing supplier onboarding and maintenance
• Administering contracts and purchasing agreements
• Ensuring compliance with Commonwealth and university policies
• Promoting fair and open competition
• Supporting the efficient and responsible use of university resources

Quick Links

• Bid List
• Faculty and Staff Procurement Resources (Login Required)
• Vendor Onboarding Process
• Contact Procurement

Vendor Onboarding Process

Thank you for your interest in doing business with Fitchburg State University. Whether you are a current or prospective vendor, we hope you find the following information helpful.

Fitchburg State is committed to maximizing the value of university resources through competitive purchasing, efficient processes, and strategic procurement practices. Purchasing decisions consider overall value, including cost, quality, service, delivery, and operational needs.

To promote competition and maximize purchasing discounts, the university encourages the use of university, state, and publicly bid cooperative contracts whenever appropriate. As an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, our primary cooperative purchasing resources include:

• Operational Services Division (OSD)
• Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC)

To begin the process of becoming a vendor with Fitchburg State University, please send a request via email. Subject line: New Vendor Inquiry to: procurement@fitchburgstate.edu.