Contracts & Purchasing

The ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University Monarch community has access to a variety of contracts. These contracts are awarded as the result of a formal solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation process in adherence with laws and policies impacting ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ. According to theÌý, departments must do business with the specified vendors that the University has contracts with.

Find a Contract

Contract Administration

Once a contract is awarded, it can't be assumed that all agreed upon terms & conditions will always be met. So,ÌýContract Administration is the continued process of monitoring all aspects of a contract to ensure that all parties are compliant with the defined and specified contractual terms, conditions, rights and obligations, and that performance is in accordance with the defined specifications or scope of work.ÌýProcurement Services may designate (when applicable) a Contract Administrator in writing after a contract award is issued.

Purchasing @ ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ

Departments have been delegated purchasing authority up to $5,000 pending the use of a Contract Vendor or a SWaM (Certified Small, Woman-Owned or Minority-Owned Business). Here you will find guidance on specific purchases.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýclearly define the process, approval flow and required documentation to ensure that catering expenses are appropriate, budgeted, received in accordance with the catering confirmed order, and that such catering services meet the mission of the University while providing appropriate controls and enhancing the use of the Purchasing Card (PCard) program. This procedure also ensures prompt payment of the catering contract vendor.

Outside Caterers
As written in the University'sÌýCatering Policy, catering provided by off campus vendors isÌýnotÌýpermitted without written approval from the Director of Dining Services. Request forms and guidelines for waivers are available online atÌýÌýand may also be picked up at the Monarch Catering Office, located in Webb Center.

In accordance with University Policy 2010, approval must be obtained from University Communications for all communications and marketing materials. University Communications provides the template with approved artwork for Business Cards. Please visit theÌýÌýfor more information and the Business Card Order Forms.

On campus departments can obtain a quote from a Contract or SWAM vendor, campus department can place order via either the PCard (up to the cardholder’s per transaction limit not to exceed $4,999.99), or an electronic eVA purchase order.

Contact Procurement Services at 757-683-3105 with questions regarding the process for letterhead, envelopes and/or forms.

The VHECP cooperative contract with Actalent is available for use by ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ for clinical and research staffing.ÌýThe Contract link isÌý.

Steps to Using Actalent/Aerotek/Aston Carter/TEKsystems:

  1. Campus departments should contact the vendor to obtain a quote for the position needed.Ìý
  2. Once the quote is received, the campus department representative should verify that the quote and associated hourly rates are in accordance with the contract pricing.Ìý
  3. Once the campus department representative has confirmed contract pricing, the department’s eVA requester should submit a Requisition in eVA with the vendor quote attached.Ìý The eVA Requester must include the following contract number in theÌýExternal Contract NumberÌýfield:Ìý VHEPC C0001077.Ìý
  4. Once a PO is issued, the campus department representative is to confirm receipt of the PO with the vendor.Ìý The vendor is required to reference the PO number on all resulting invoices.Ìý Invoices shall be sent toÌýinvoice@odu.eduÌýwith a copy to the campus requester.ÌýÌý
  5. The campus department is responsible for verifying hours worked and communicating confirmation so that an eReceiver may be completed in Banner and the payment processed.
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TEKsystems

  • Non-Clinical
    -ÌýPatient Access – medical receptionists / schedulers
    -ÌýRevenue Cycle – medical billers
    -ÌýHealth Information – medical records / coders
  • IT Support

POC: Jessica Gosnell |Ìýjgosnell@teksystems.com

eVA Supplier Number: SUP286330


Aerotek
  • Facilities and Maintenance
    -ÌýEVS janitorial
    -ÌýMaintenance professionals (HVAC, Service, etc.)
    -ÌýFood Service Workers

POC: Jenn Garcia-WilderÌýjengarci@aerotek.com

eVA Supplier Number:ÌýVS0000266283


Actalent

Life Sciences:

  • Pre-Clinical Bench Work: Chemists, Biologists, Lab specific roles
  • Human Clinical Research: Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Coordinators, Regulatory Associates, Research Administration, etc
  • Healthcare: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Specimen Processors, etc

POC: Ricky Laeng

Contact:Ìýrlaeng@actalentservices.comÌý/ 301-233-2154

eVA Supplier Number: TBD


Aston Carter

Contact Information and eVA Supplier Number TBD

In accordance with , approval must be obtained from University Communications for all communications and marketing materials. These materials include, but are not limited to, advertising, signage, social media, presentations, printed publications (ex: brochures, magazines, annual reports, event programs, postcards), promotional products or merchandise, recruitment materials for students, alumni and faculty/staff videos, and web pages.

Steps to purchase communication and marketing materials:

  1. Campus departments should submit a form.ÌýAny questions regarding this form or the University Communications review and approval process, please contact University Communication at marketing@odu.edu.ÌýFor approval of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences materials, emailÌýnews@evms.edu.
  2. Once the campus department has obtained approval from University Communications, the campus department can reach out to contract vendor(s) to obtain a quote. Locate Contract vendors for printing and promotional items below.
  3. Once the campus department has obtained a quote from a Contract or SWAM vendor, campus department can place an order via either the PCard (up to the cardholders’ per transaction limit not to exceed $4,999.99), or an electronic eVA purchase order.

Contract Vendors

Type of Purchase POC Business Contact Information SWAM Details Contract #
Promotional Bill Rusnak TK Promotions, Inc. Office: 804-740-8800 Small, Micro UCPJMU5270
Direct: 804-774-4722
Email:Ìýbill.rusnak@tkpromotionsinc.com
Promotional Karen Hamilton MSP Design Group Phone: 434-260-5251 Small UCPJMU5264
Email:Ìýkaren@mspdesigngroup.com
Promotional Nick Schrank ATHLETIC UNION/Fresh Printz Phone: 540-937-3017 Small, Micro, Women UCPJMU5271
Email:Ìýnick@athleticunion.com
Promotional Patrick Carlson ID Marketing Inc/IDAmerica Email:ÌýPATRICK@IDAMERICA.COM Small UCPJMU5260
Promotional Regina Kenerley A Logo For You Phone: 757-220-9259 Small, Micro, Women UCPJMU5254
Email:Ìýalfy@alogoforyou.com
Off Campus Copying and Duplicating Holly Chacon Colley Avenue Copies & Graphics Phone: 757-440-4000 Ìý 23-ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ-11-JNH
Email:Ìýcolleyavenuecopies@gmail.com
Ìý
Off Campus Copying and Duplicating Charles Hackworth Hackworth Reprographics Phone: 757-545-7675 Ìý 23-ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ-11-JNH
Email:Ìýchackworth2@gohackworth.com
Ìý
Printing Guy Liskey Liskey & Sones Printing, Inc. Phone: 757-672-8712 Ìý WM-1655-18-Liskey
Email:Ìýguy@liskeyprinting.com
Printing Jean Burke Professional Printing Center Phone: 757-547-1990 ext 125 Ìý WM-1655-18-Liskey
Email:Ìýjburke@professionalprinting.com
Printing Megan McGhee Worth Higgins & Associates, Inc. Phone: 804-565-3557 direct, 804-514-2159 mobile Ìý WM-1655-18-Liskey
Email:Ìýmmcghee@whaprint.com

The University has established contracts with Dell and Apple for University computers.
DellÌýcomputers must be purchased from Dell via an eVA Purchase Order.
Ìý
Steps to Purchase a Dell Computer
Ìý
  1. Campus departments should obtain a Dell eQuote by submitting an Ìýor email itshelp@odu.edu.
  2. Once the department has a Dell eQuote, the campus department can use the Dell Purchasing GuideÌýto place an eVA Purchase Order.
  3. Once an eVA Purchase Order has been placed, the eVA user will receive order confirmation, order status and delivery confirmation emails.

To obtain a Dell Premier Account, contact Procurement ServicesÌýjnhall@odu.edu. Access to Dell Premier will allow users to view product and standard configurations.

Megan Larabee
512.513.9776
Ìý

Apple purchases are through the .

Steps to Purchase an Apple Computer

  1. Campus department should obtain an Apple quote by submitting an or email itshelp@odu.edu.
  2. Once the department has an Apple quote, campus departments can proceed with purchasing in person at the University Village Bookstore using a University PCard, or via email.
    1. If purchasing via email, email the Department Purchase Authorization Form to techstore@odu.edu.Ìý The University Village Bookstore will process your form.Ìý The charges will be added to the summary Bookstore invoice.Ìý Charges will be posted to the designated departmental budget code in Banner.

Department purchases should not be made on the University Village Bookstore website, as they will incur taxes, and no discounts, if any.

Computer Standards
ITS (Information Technology Services) has established recommended desktop configuration for all ITS managed computers, please visit theÌýComputer StandardsÌýwebpage.

Questions

Please contact Janis Hall at (757) 683-3070 or jnhall@odu.eduÌýwith any questions you may have.

UPS Accounts and Information

  • New UPS accounts can be set up by submitting the UPS Enrollment Form to preferred.us@ups.com

    • Note for VHS users: Shipping address should be in the format below.
      Your VHS Department
      ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University VHS Mail Services
      714 Woodis Ave
      Norfolk, VA 23507
  • Contract pricing and contractÌýinformationÌýis available on theÌý.
  • General inquiriesÌýmay be handled by contacting UPS at 1-800-877-1497.
  • Payment by pcard is preferred for express delivery purchases, as it allows weekly UPS invoices to be sent to the cardholder.
  • Track shipmentsÌýby using theÌý. UPS Quantum View Manage can be used for a shipper to see all shipments for the past 45 days.

Fed Ex Accounts and Information

  • New Fed Ex accounts can be set up by completing the Fed Ex Enrollment Form at . Use OMNIAP for the passcode.

    • Note for VHS users: Shipping address should be in the format below.
      Your VHS Department
      ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University VHS Mail Services
      714 Woodis Ave
      Norfolk, VA 23507
  • Contract pricing and contact information is available on the page.
  • General inquiries may be handled by contacting Fed Ex at OMNIAPartners@corp.ds.fedex.com.
  • Payment by pcard is preferred for express delivery purchases.
  • Fed Ex Resource guides are available on .

The VASCUPP Fisher Scientific Company LLC contract is available for use by ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University. VASCUPP contract number VTG-546-2017. You can find items such as general laboratory supplies and equipment on theirÌý.

Fisher Scientific must be purchased via an eVA Purchase Order using the Fisher punch out catalog. A guide detailing steps to placing Fisher orders can be foundÌýhere.

Questions

Please contact Barbie Edwards at 757-683-7158 orÌýprocurement@odu.eduÌýwith any questions you may have.

Policy
Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) has a right of first refusal to provide furniture products to the university greater than $100,000. If VCE does not manufacture the goods required and grants an exemption, the purchase may be made from a valid cooperative contract.

Ordering from VCE
Browse theÌý, but please note: VCE website may not be complete. Please contact your VCE Representative to confirm pricing and availability. When entering a purchase requisition into eVA, you will need to putÌýVCEÌýin the contract number field. You may use your departmental PCard for orders up to $4999. Any furniture purchases over $100,000 must obtain a release by submitting aÌý.

Please note, the review should be completed within 72 hours (3 working days) of the initial receipt of the release request.

VCE Contact Info

June D. Duvall
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
june.duvall@vadoc.virginia.gov
Main: 804-743-4100
Direct: 804-759-8421

Kathy Kurtz
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
Kathleen.Kurtz@vadoc.virginia.gov
Toll Free:Ìý800-823-2823

VCE Customer Service
Phone:Ìý800-823-2823
Direct: 804-743-4100
Fax:Ìý804-743-2206
ORÌý

June D. Duvall
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
june.duvall@vadoc.virginia.gov
Main: 804-743-4100
Direct: 804-759-8421

Kathy Kurtz
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
Kathleen.Kurtz@vadoc.virginia.gov
Toll Free:Ìý800-823-2823

VCE Customer Service
Phone:Ìý800-823-2823
Direct: 804-743-4100
Fax:Ìý804-743-2206
ORÌý

How to Obtain a Release
Written releases are required for transactions of $5,000 or more. The release allows for purchase from commercial vendors, and is only granted if VCE has nothing compatible with the requirement, or is unable to meet the required delivery.ÌýVCE will not grant a release after a purchase has been made.ÌýAs ofÌýFebruary 1, 2019,Ìýthe process for submitting a release request to VCE has changed to an onlineÌý.

Contact
Information about the release form and all releases shall be addressed to: VCE Customer Service at 1-800-823-2823 orÌývcecustsrvc@vadoc.virginia.gov

Questions

If further assistance is needed on ordering furniture, please contact Neil Cutler at 757-683-3136 orÌýccutler@odu.eduÌýwith any questions you may have.

Per Procurement Services'ÌýProcedure 110-010: Vehicles / Rolling Stock / Motorized Equipment, approval byÌýFacilities ManagementÌýis required for the purchase of all golf carts.

In the case of golf carts, all requests must come from the cognizant Budget Unit Director, via the Associate Director of Facilities Management, to the Vice President for Administration and Finance for approval.

For detailed instructions on how to procure a golf cart, please review theÌýGolf Cart Procurement Policy.

Grainger/RE Replacements is a vendor that the University has a contract agreement with. You can find items such as safety vests, gloves, equipment, utility knives, and other miscellaneous equipment on their website.

Links & Forms:

Questions

If further assistance is needed on ordering furniture, please contact Neil Cutler at 757-683-3136 orÌýccutler@odu.eduÌýwith any questions you may have.

The University has a contract with Staples/RGH. Any office supplies or other items sold by Staples should be purchased through this contract. Log in to browse theÌý. If you do not have an account yet, please submit theÌýÌýtoÌýprocurement@odu.edu. °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýcan provide guidance on how to search for products and use this account.

Orders for furniture and technology, where the product is not available on the RGH website, should be ordered by issuing an eVA purchase order. The purchase order must be issued to RGH and include a quote number. Invoices will be received from RGH with associated eVA PO number referenced.

Questions

Please contact Barbie Edwards at 757-683-7158 orÌýprocurement@odu.eduÌýwith any questions you may have.

The University maintains vehicle rental contracts with Enterprise and Hertz. To request the Rental Vehicle Account Number which allows Authorized Renters to rent vehicles under the ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ account, please complete the request formÌý.ÌýRental vehicles parked on campus must have a University parking pass. Individuals can link the rental vehicle to their virtual parking pass or have their department pay for a day pass by contacting Transportation and Parking Services. The University has designated parking spaces for rental vehicles in Village Lot 1. This lot is directly behind Public Safety. For more information about parking on campus, please contact Transportation and Parking Services.
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  • Authorized Renters:ÌýAuthorization to use the ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ account for renting vehicles is extended to student, faculty, and/or staff that are renting the vehicle for purposes of conducting official University business only. Rentals for personal use using the University's account code is prohibited.
  • Payment Method:ÌýÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ PCard or Personal Credit Card. ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ PCards are only authorized for car rental time and distance fees, airport fees, and allowable cashless tolls only. Cardholders and Approvers are responsible for recovering fuel, additional insurance, parking fees, GPS, and any other unauthorized charges.
  • Insurance:ÌýAuthorized Renters should not accept additional insurance if offered. The daily rate includes all required insurance.
  • Fuel:ÌýVehicles must be refueled by the renter before being returned. Fuel, parking, and other fees are personal business expenses to be paid by the renter and then reimbursed.
  • Age:ÌýStudents, Faculty and/or Staff must be at least 18 years of age and renting for business use only.
  • Returning Vehicles:ÌýVehicles returned after hours or on Saturday when the branch is closed will be billed through Monday when the branch reopens. To avoid additional weekend fees, travelers should consider renting and returning vehicles when the branch is open or through an airport location that may have extended hours.
  • Travel Registry:ÌýPer University Policy 1007, all university business travel domestic and foreign is to be entered into the ORM Travel Registry. The link to the Travel Registry is:Ìý. Be sure to click the Login with your MIDAS CREDENTIAL option. The first time you login with your MIDAS Credentials the system creates your travel user profile shell which you can edit from the profile option. Additional information can be found on theÌý.
  • Per University Policy 3250, all employees renting a vehicle for University business must be Authorized Drivers. Prior to renting a vehicle, you are required to upload your Driver Authorization Certificate. To access the form and obtain certification, please click on the link included in the Policy 3250. For questions regarding the Driver Authorization training and certification, please contact the office of Compliance and Risk Management at risk@odu.edu or 757-683-4009. Direct Link to the Drivers Authorization Form can be found under Forms on the Rick Management website found .

The pre-qualified Contractors listings are located in theÌýMICRO Contractors (< $10K)ÌýandÌýALL Contractors ($10K-$500K) Excel spreadsheets. The work solicited using the pre-qualified micro business, small business, small women owned business and small minority owned business, and contractors list are restricted to projects $500,000 or less. Please read theÌýInstructions for Skilled Trade ContractÌýfor more details.

Questions

If further assistance is needed on ordering furniture, please contact Neil Cutler at 757-683-3136 orÌýccutler@odu.eduÌýwith any questions you may have.

Prior to the Acquisition of software:
  1. Departments must initiate a software review by submitting a Software Decision Analysis (SDA) Questionnaire.Ìý
  2. Departments must submit with the Questionnaire:
    • Contractor Proposal/Quote
    • MSA/SLA
    • Scope of Work/ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵment of Needs,
    • Cooperative Contract or Sole Source, as applicable
    • Other supporting documentation
  3. ITS and Procurement Services will work concurrently to complete a review of the request.
  4. Upon final approval and execution of documents, Departments will submit an eVA requisition.Ìý
    • The following must be included in the line-item description.

      • Software name and brief description of software functions and/or purpose
      • Term start and end dates
    • Department must include required supporting documentation as attachments:
      • SDA Summary
      • Executed Agreement
      • Invoice, if applicable
      • Quote
      • ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵment of Work
      • Executed Addendum, or
      • Other supporting documentation
    • Appropriate sub account code
    • Contract number in the External Contract Number field
Asst Dir Project Mgmt Office Information Technology Services
Lead Project Mgr Information Technology Services
Project Manager Information Technology Services
Chief Information Security Officer Information Technology Services
IA Engineer Information Technology Services
Procurement It Solutions Mgr Procurement Services

Asst Dir Project Mgmt Office Information Technology Services
Lead Project Mgr Information Technology Services
Project Manager Information Technology Services

Chief Information Security Officer Information Technology Services
IA Engineer Information Technology Services

Procurement It Solutions Mgr Procurement Services

The VASCUPP temporary employment services contracts are available for use by ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ Dominion University. The job titles offered and hourly billing rates vary between companies. The attached provides a listing of the job titles, hourly rates and Contractor contact information available to ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ departments.

It is recommended that campus departments contact the Contractor directly to determine if they offer the position needed and have the staffing resources available to meet campus department's request. If position and staffing resources are available, campus department is to confirm details and start date for temporary employment services.

A purchase order may be issued. If PO is issued, campus department would need to verify hours worked and complete receiver in Banner on a weekly basis. Alternatively, a PCard may be used to make weekly payments. Verification of hours and upload of receipt into Works would be required. Specific contract information may be foundÌýhere.

Please contact Procurement Services atÌýprocurement@odu.eduÌýwith any questions.

Contact Information

Krystle Arain
karain@cortech.net
Office: 757-486-3838
# W&M C1567-17G

Connie Saunders
sandersem@saunderstaffing.net
# W&M C1567-17E

Gale Johnson
gjohnson@eeihr.com
# W&M C1567-17H

Arin Akopian -Ìýaakopian@1stchoicegov.com
Renita Wilson -Ìýrwilson@1stchoicegov.com
Office: 301-563-6404
# W&M C1567-17H

Ìý

Krystle Arain
karain@cortech.net
Office: 757-486-3838
# W&M C1567-17G

Connie Saunders
sandersem@saunderstaffing.net
# W&M C1567-17E

Gale Johnson
gjohnson@eeihr.com
# W&M C1567-17H

Arin Akopian -Ìýaakopian@1stchoicegov.com
Renita Wilson -Ìýrwilson@1stchoicegov.com
Office: 301-563-6404
# W&M C1567-17H

Ìý

Campus departments now have the opportunity to order Under Armour apparel through BSN Sports.

How to Order:

  1. Complete the attached order form based on options available within theÌýÌýnoting quantity, sizes, color, and logo option selected.

    1. Please note: ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ apparel pricing is 50% off pricing listed in the catalog. Footwear is 45% of catalog pricing. There is a fee of $7.95 for each logo per location.
    2. Screen printing charges will vary depending upon quantity. Please contact Matt Tonelson at BSN (mtonelson@bsnsports.com) for more info on screen printing.
  2. Submit the completeÌýUnder Armour Order FormÌýtoÌýprocurement@odu.edu.
  3. The Ordering Contact referenced on the order form will receive an order confirmation email from BSN Sports. The ordering department contact is responsible for reviewing the order and contacting BSN Sports if there are any errors.
  4. Once order is confirmed, allow approximately 3 weeks for delivery.
  5. Upon receipt of order, contact Michelle Mallet at BSN Sports at 757-548-3391 (Ext. 2) to make PCard payment. Reference Cart # or Invoice # for payment.
    1. For PCard documentation, reference BSN contract #UCPJMU4567.

NOTE

  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýPCardÌýis the method of payment for ordersÌýless than $4,999.
  • For ordersÌýover $4,999, attach the completedÌýorder formÌýto a purchase requisition in eVA.

Department purchases from the University Village Bookstore should be made in person using a University PCard or via email using the Department Purchase Authorization Form. Department purchases should not be made on the University Village Bookstore website, as they will incur taxes, and no discounts, if any.

The Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) is part of Department of General Services (DGS). The VDC is a cooperative procurement function that provides a broad selection of high-quality services and products at the lowest prices by leveraging the collective buying power of the Commonwealth, utilizing efficient freight methods, and maintaining an onsite Quality Assurance Laboratory operation. The University has a Cooperative Contract with VDC- listed on the eVA home page. You can find paper, plastic, safety supplies, flags, commodities, etc. on the VDC website.

Vendor Feedback & Complaints

Contract Administrators Only

Vendor Complaint Form

Contract Administrators ONLY can submit this form to make Procurement Services aware of an issue with a specific vendor.

Campus Wide

Campus Wide Vendor Survey

Anyone affiliated with ÌÒ»¨ÉçÇøÊÓƵ can complete this survey to give positive or negative feedback about specific vendors on campus.