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Contracts and Vendors

Our aim is to partner with campus users to identify and qualify suppliers so that we can negotiate best-value agreements that will maximize the purchasing power of the University and reduce the overall cost of goods and services. If you have strategic sourcing questions or suggestions contact Wendy Burchard.

This page provides information on University contracts for frequently purchased goods and services. These contracts offer the best value on goods and services and do not require additional quotes.

Collegiate Licensing

Collegiate Licensing oversees the reproduction of the logos of the University of Richmond on merchandise.

Consortiums

The following spreadsheets list the consortum contracts that are available for higher education purchases at discounted pricing. All University procurement policies and procedures apply to purchases made through consortiums, including computers, printers, furniture, flooring, and other facilities-related purchases.

More information is available at these websites:

If you need assistance, please contact Wendy Burchard at (804) 289-8161.

Events

Please contact Events, Conferences, and Support Services before contacting these vendors: 

East Coast Pyrotechnics

Sam Hill Entertainment

Facilities

Acquisition requests, regardless of dollar value, for elevators, furnishings, floor coverings, fuel oils, gasoline, janitorial cleaning supplies, janitorial paper supplies, pest control, upholstery cleaning, window treatment cleaning, waste management and recycling must be initiated through University Facilities. This will ensure that all safety and commercial codes, as well as University product quality standards, are met.

Paint

Food Services

All food purchases should follow Dining Services' guidelines.

Printing

Printing

Ricoh (In-house)
(804) 289-8525

Allegra Print & Imaging
2100 Maywill Street
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 741-6761

B&B Printing
521 Research Road

Richmond, VA 23236

(804) 794-8273

Technology

All purchase requests for desktop computer hardware, software, peripherals, and printers must be initiated through Information Services.

Staples Advantage has Arrived!

Staples Advantage now offers negotiated pricing for office supplies and business essentials to University staff and faculty. University discounts at OfficeMax will no longer be available. Email requests to join to Procurement@richmond.edu