Procurement is dedicated to providing accurate, transparent, and timely information to the campus community regarding the purchase of goods and services and procurement contracting. As part of this effort, this webpage contains various modalities (video presentations, live and on-demand training opportunities and documents) to help assist and inform campus staff involved in these activities.

Trainings

  • Take the Procurement Standards and Resources module.
Procurement is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 virtual training sessions. These sessions are designed to provide basic information to new staff or those wishing to refresh their procurement knowledge regarding various purchasing policies and procedures. These sessions will be recorded and posted on this webpage under Video Trainings. Registration is now open!
  • Procurement Standards and Resources - Monday, November 13, 2023, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Register)
  • Informal Procurements - Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Register)
  • Introduction to Sole Source - Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Register)
  • Introduction to Personal Services Contracts - Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Register)
  • Federal Purchases Under Uniform Guidance - Friday, November 17, 2023, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Register)
  • VIEW the Procurement Standards and Resources (PowerPoint)
  • VIEW the Federal Purchases Under Uniform Guidance (PowerPoint)
  • VIEW the Informal Procurement Training (PowerPoint)
  • VIEW the Introduction to Sole Source (PowerPoint)
  • VIEW this video to learn how to avoid fragmentation (9-minutes)

 

Procurement Standards and Resources

 

Informal Procurements

 

Federal Purchases Under Uniform Guidance

Introduction to Sole Source

 

Introduction to Personal Services Contracts

 

If your department is interested in a focused virtual training from the Procurement staff email us at PaCS@oregonstate.edu or use our Contact Form. We would be happy to discuss your training needs and schedule a virtual training for you or your staff.

Reference Materials

  • VIEW the Campus Guide for Sole Source (PDF)
  • VIEW the Campus Guide to Personal Services Contracts (PDF)
  • VIEW the Campus Guide to Procurement Contract Signatures (PDF)
  • VIEW Grant Flyer - Procurement Pre-Award Quick Guide (PDF)
  • VIEW the Independent Contractor or Employee Website Information (PDF)
  • VIEW the Independent Contractor or Employee Handout - Part 1 (PDF)
  • VIEW the Independent Contractor or Employee Handout - Part 2 (PDF)
  • VIEW Informal Competitive Procurement Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
  • VIEW Procurement Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
  • VIEW the SAM.gov Exclusion Check for Federal Purchases (PDF)

Procurement FAQ's

1. What is BOLI and where can I find information about it?

2. Where can I find the policies regarding purchasing goods and services and contracting at OSU?

The Procurement staff is always available to answer your inquiries. Please email us at PaCS@oregonstate.edu or use our Contact Form.