Contracts are established to obtain competitive prices and prompt delivery of products used frequently. Purchasing from established contracts eliminates the need to solicit bids or quotations.

It is the requirement of the Department of Procurement Services to purchase from contract vendors when products qualify and prices are consistent with the specifications supplied by the ordering department.

University Departments are required to use contracts when ordering goods and services.

As a state agency, the University may use the contracts established by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Educational Purchasing Cooperative, GSA, other State Universities, Green City Cooperative, and/or the University may establish their own contracts.

Contracts are awarded as a result of bids or negotiations.

It is the responsibility of the end user to verify that established contracts are utilized for departmental purchases.

Current UofL Contracts