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Purchasing

Purchasing

Purchasing

exclamationBig Changes for the VDS

Effective June 1, 2025, Vendor Disclosure Statements are no longer required for contracts/agreements of all types that are less than $75,000. All VDS Contracts will also be submitted through the Procurement Contract Portal.

  • How-to instructions for submitting a VDS through the Contract Portal are included on the Contract Management Submission Procedures Webpage.
  • We will also be hosting a virtual Town Hall Demonstration and Q&A session for the campus.
    • The VDS Town Hall is scheduled for June 27th, 9-10 am.  To register, please email procuretrain@ua.edu.

Please direct all VDS questions to acctspay@ua.edu. 

Procurement Services

Procurement Services encompasses Accounts Payable, Contract Management, Construction Contracts & Compliance, Purchasing, and Procurement Training.

Procurement LeaderShip

Purchasing Mission

To continually identify and incorporate innovative purchasing practices to support the teaching, research, and service efforts of The University of Alabama while adhering to University policies, state and federal laws, and sound business practices.

Purchasing

The Purchasing Department is here to help you with your procurement needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.

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Expenditure Matrix

The Expenditure Matrix is intended to assist the user in identifying the appropriate method of payment for common expenditures. 

Expenditure Matrix

Location

Procurement Services Building
1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Use the UA Interactive UA Maps to locate our offices.

Procurement Systems

Are you new to your department?

Check out the Procurement System training resources and information on getting set up to work with Procurement Services.

buyBAMA Submit P-Card orders, purchase orders, and receiving.

buybama

PaymentWorks Vendor onboarding & updates, and vendors initiations.

Paymentworks

Contract Portal Route contracts for review & retrieve execute contracts.

Contract Portal

Concur Reserve travel, reconcile P-Card transactions, request reimbursements, & pay vendors.

Concur

Wondering what payment method to use? View the Policies and References page for more information on payments.

Policies and References Page

Latest News

  • Certificates of Insurance
    As a friendly reminder, any vendor coming onto campus must provide a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) prior to their arrival.The COI must: This is a critical step in ensuring that all third-party vendors meet our risk management and liability standards. If you have any questions or need assistance verifying… Read more: Certificates of Insurance
  • Big Changes for the VDS and PSA
    Effective June 1, 2025, the Professional Services Agreement and Vendor Disclosure Statement will now be submitted through the Procurement Contract Portal, Agiloft.   Also, effective June 1, 2025, Vendor Disclosure Statements are no longer required for contracts/agreements of all types that are less than $75,000. Please direct all VDS questions to acctspay@ua.edu. … Read more: Big Changes for the VDS and PSA
  • Campus Reminders
    Purchasing has a new website to help guide you through your purchase of Uniforms. Non-F&O departments may contact Cintas directly to place orders. If you have any questions, please reach out to purchasing@ua.edu. Remember, Branding and Licensing forms must be completed before placing your order.
  • Procurement Vendor Fair 2025
    Please join us on March 25, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:30 p.m. as Procurement Services hosts a Contract Vendor Fair in the Student Center Ballroom. Many of our current Contract Vendors will be on hand to showcase the products and services they provide for the University. We will have… Read more: Procurement Vendor Fair 2025
  • Event Equipment Rental, Service & Event Supplies
    Event Equipment Rental, Service, and Event Supplies (UA24-106) encompasses a broad range of products and services essential for executing successful events. This includes renting items such as tents, tables, chairs, and other event essentials, ensuring every event has the necessary equipment for a seamless experience. Pope Tents is the primary vendor… Read more: Event Equipment Rental, Service & Event Supplies
  • Planning for Holiday Breaks
    The holiday season is approaching quickly! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but it’s never too early to plan for the University’s Winter Holiday break, which will run from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. To ensure that bids are processed before the break, please submit your bid requests… Read more: Planning for Holiday Breaks
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