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Introduction and General Information
Location
The Purchasing Office is located in the UTA Building. Visitor parking is limited.
1616 Guadalupe St.
UTA, Suite 3.302
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-471-4266
Business Hours
Normal business hours are 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Appointments are recommended. We request that sales calls be limited to ten (10) minutes.
Responsibilities
The Purchasing Office is responsible for the procurement of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services for The University of Texas at Austin. The university assumes no liability for payments of obligations except those incurred in accordance with current purchasing regulations. To provide the best possible service to the university, Purchasing Office professional personnel assignments are made by department rather than commodity.
Liabilities
Provisions of the Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations, the State Purchasing Act of 1979, and the university's Purchasing Procedures govern the purchasing policies of the university. Purchases are made on a competitive bid basis whenever possible. All employees of the university are prohibited from receiving any gift or gratuity in connection with any purchasing activity.
Purchase Orders
An official purchase order contains an authorized purchase order number and signature. It is the only recognized method for the purchase of goods or materials obligating the university for payment. Vendors are encouraged to ensure that a valid purchase order is approved prior to processing the order.
Loaner and/or Demonstration Equipment
Vendors' representatives may provide demonstrator or loaner equipment for purposes of exploration/examination. This is done entirely at the option of the vendor and with no commitment by the university.
Note: Items left on campus on a "sold" or "hold" basis do not constitute a valid sale.
Public Information Requests
Bids that have opened and purchase orders that indicate the price of supplies, materials, equipment, or services are available under the Texas Public Information Act by making a written request to the Office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Requests for this information should specify Purchase Order Number or Bid Invitation Number. Purchasing employees are not required or encouraged to provide bid tabulations by telephone. Request for Proposal (RFP) information is only public after the corresponding purchase order or contract has been executed. For more information on how to submit a request, refer to "What Constitutes An Open Records Request" on the Open Records Request page.
Tax Status
The University of Texas at Austin claims an exemption from taxes under Chapter 20, Title 122A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, for the purchase of tangible personal property, as this property is being secured for the exclusive use of The State of Texas. Each purchase order contains the tax exempt certificate. The university's Federal I.D. number is 74-6000203.
Delivery of Materials
Campus Distribution Services accepts delivery of most goods ordered by the university.
2706 Montopolis Dr
Austin, TX 78741
Monday-Friday
6 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Any questions regarding delivery to this location should be directed to Campus Distribution Services at 512-232-3915.
Certain types of items must be delivered directly to the ordering college, school or unit (CSU) rather than to Campus Distribution Services. The purchase order will specify the appropriate delivery address. If you have questions about delivery through Central Receiving, see the Purchasing Office Receiving website.
Substitutions of items specified in a purchase order are not permitted without Purchasing's prior written approval.
Vendor Resources
Handbook of Business Procedures
Visit the Handbook of Business Procedures, Part 7. Purchasing, for information about purchasing procedures. The following sections contain information for vendors:
7.11. Vendor Procedures - General Information
7.11.1. Vendor Guidelines For Doing Business With The University of Texas at Austin
7.11.2. Bid and Proposal Submission Requirements
Formal Bid Opportunities
Bonfire
The Procurement Office publicly posts its formal bid opportunities on Bonfire. First-time users of Bonfire will be required to register with Bonfire to receive email notices of future solicitations or participate in bid opportunities. Potential respondents are responsible for monitoring the solicitation documents for any updates. Click the links below to navigate to the Bonfire bids:
Need help? Please visit Bonfire’s Vendor Portal.
The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing maximum practicable opportunity to all business concerns, federal and State of Texas Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), to compete for contracts through its procurement activities. The HUB and Small Business (HUB/SB) Programs office is dedicated to that commitment. You are encouraged to contact the HUB/SB Programs office at hub@austin.utexas.edu with questions regarding good faith efforts to ensure full and equal opportunity for all businesses to supply goods and services to the University.
Solicitation documents for other formal bid opportunities that have closed (those undergoing contract negotiations or have executed contracts in place) can be found below. This page also points to other online bid lists that may be of interest. Please direct any questions about bids or specifications to the pages' owners.
Open Opportunities
Type | Number | Title | Solicitation Documents | Due Date | Upload |
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Previous Fiscal Year Formal Bid Opportunities (prior to 1/31/22).
Other Bid Opportunities
- The University of Texas at Austin, Project Management and Construction Services
- The University of Texas at Arlington
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
- The University of Texas System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction
- The University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance