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PCMM is a unit within the Senior Associate Vice President of Administration's division, which reports up to the Division of Finance and Administration. We support the University's mission by providing effective management of OSU’s resources. Whether it’s purchasing a system that’s vital to an academic unit’s success, solidifying meaningful collaborative efforts through a contract, leading the way towards zero waste and effective sustainability or finding a home for a unique piece of equipment, the PCMM staff are dedicated stewards who are committed to effectively managing OSU’s resources.
Increased Delays in Response Time - Procurement, Contract Services, and Construction Contracts
Procurement, Contract Services, and Construction Contracts Administration work on thousands of projects per year and must prioritize the workload according to available staff. Unfortunately, our offices are currently understaffed to address the increased level of work and anticipate the strain on our resources to continue until our staffing issues are remedied. Consequently, we are sorry that you may experience longer than normal delays for us to respond to emails and process your request(s), it is recommended you plan accordingly. We appreciate your patience and understanding and apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Please refer to these FAQs for managing COVID-19 related changes or cancellations in your contracts.
FAQs for COVID-19 Procurement & Contract Changes or Cancellations
ATTENTION VENDORS AND OSU STAFF
Be Aware of Fraudulent Quote Requests and Orders Using Procurement Contact Information
Vendors and OSU staff should be aware that vendors continue to report that they are receiving requests for quotes or orders using OSU contact information and in fact, this activity has increased significantly. If you are unaware of the scam, vendors receive requests for quotes or purchase orders for goods where the name and billing address information is accurate but the email, phone number, and fax number are fake. The shipping address is always a non-OSU address, oftentimes identified as a “research” address.
If any companies receive requests for quotes, credit line establishment, or purchases from any names shown in this sample fraudulent order, DO NOT PLACE THE ORDER. If you are uncertain if the order is from PaCS, please contact us at Contact Us as soon as possible.
We highly encourage vendors who are victims of these scams to go to the FBI website at www.ic3.gov to report the scam online.
Campus Recycling’s sponsored student club, the Waste Watchers, sponsors once-per-quarter Repair Fairs, at which volunteers help attendees fix their broken items and D.I.Y. demonstrations are offered on a variety of topics. The event helps the community save money, gain skills, and reduce waste. Learn more on their website.
To encourage sustainability and reduce department expenses, Surplus Property has a free office supply program that allows OSU departments to acquire office supplies and housewares priced at $5 or less for free, with a limit of $20 per visit. Delivery of these items are still subject to a fee. Learn more on their website.
In response to OSU’s waste hauler, Republic Services, changing their acceptance policy of materials collected for composting, Campus Recycling has updated campus compost guidelines, effective September 1, 2019. These changes are not only due to complications with serving ware properly degrading at the Pacific Region Compost Facility, but also the environmental and economic sustainability of the products themselves. This is part of a larger movement across Oregon to move away from composting service ware.