Procurement Department
The Procurement Department at Fitchburg State University supports the university’s academic and administrative mission through the responsible acquisition of goods and services. Our office is committed to providing efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes while promoting competition, best value, ethical business practices, and strong partnerships with vendors and the campus community.
As an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the university conducts procurement activities in accordance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, university policies, and state procurement regulations. The department is dedicated to the responsible stewardship of public funds while supporting the operational needs of the university community.
Fitchburg State encourages participation from diverse, small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in accordance with applicable Commonwealth of Massachusetts policies and 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
- Current Bid Opportunities
- Awarded Contracts
- Vendor Onboarding
- Faculty/Staff Procurement Information and Documents (requires faculty / staff authentication)
- Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Contact Procurement
Current Bid Opportunities
Procurement Bid List
See the bid list of our current awarded bids as well as our in-process/open bids.
Faculty and Staff Procurement Resources
Faculty/Staff Procurement Information and Documents
(requires faculty/staff authentication)
This section contains internal procurement forms, policies, procedures, and purchasing guidance for university employees.
Doing Business with Fitchburg State
Purchasing Guide for Vendors
Thank you for your interest in doing business with Fitchburg State University. Whether you are already a valued business partner or anticipate doing business with us in the future, we hope you will find the following information helpful.
Fitchburg State’s purchasing commitment is to maximize the value of spending resources through competitive bids, efficient purchasing procedures, and modern procurement systems. Procurement activities are conducted with the goal of obtaining the best overall value to the university while considering factors such as cost, quality, service, delivery requirements, and operational needs.
To maximize vendor competition and volume discount purchasing opportunities, departments are encouraged to utilize university, state, and publicly bid cooperative contracts whenever appropriate.
As an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, our primary cooperative purchasing resources include contracts awarded through:
How to Become a Vendor
To begin the process of becoming a vendor with Fitchburg State University, please send a request via email to:
fitchburgstate_po@fitchburgstate.edu.
All completed forms (new or modified) must be returned via email to:
fitchburgstate_po@fitchburgstate.edu.
Please note:
- All forms must be completed electronically in order to be processed.
- Handwritten forms will be returned.
- Vendors should not provide goods or services until an official purchase order or authorized agreement has been issued by the university.
Contact Procurement
