Fordham Specific Agreements/Programs
Special categories have been set up with special vendors and pricing.
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Fordham has a specialty agreement with P.C. Richard’s Builders’ Division and Grainger. Please contact the Purchasing Department for specific information. It is advised to also speak to the Facilities Department for advice on models, size requests, and installation information. All appliance requests must be submitted on a Requisition for processing.
** There is an “Employee Purchasing Program” available through P.C. Richard. Contact the Purchasing Department for details.
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Ready Refresh (Poland Springs) is Fordham’s contracted vendor.
** There is an “Employee Purchasing Program” available through Nestle. Contact the Purchasing Department for details.
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Fordham University has contracted pricing on bus rental services There are various size buses available for use. Please call the Purchasing Department with rental information, so that we can obtain the best pricing for your event. During busy event seasons, it may be more difficult to reserve a bus – if enough time is not given. Please plan and allow sufficient time for us to price and process your request.
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Fordham University has a car rental program with special contract pricing from our preferred rental providers: Enterprise and Nationwide. This special service can be used for both business and personal travel. Please contact the Purchasing Department for information on how to obtain these services.
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Acquisition of leased computers and related equipment originates in a negotiation with the Computer Acquisitions Department of Fordham IT.
Please contact Fordham IT Computer Acquisitions Department for further information.
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All procurement actions for computers, printers and other computer-related hardware should
be forwarded to Fordham IT Computer Acquisitions Department, who will process your requests if they are in compliance with the University’s computer procurement and maintenance policies. They will transmit approved requisitions to the Purchasing Department for Purchase Order assignment and distribution to the vendor.
Please contact Fordham IT Computer Acquisitions Department for further information.
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Fordham’s partnership program with Canon Solutions America, not only supplies copiers but also repairs and monitors their usage.
Toners and staple wire are included in our copier program, and therefore, no orders for toner are necessary.
Under our Canon Contract, we also have an On-Site Repair Technician assigned to our account for any and all repairs - x4409 (Rose Hill Only).
**Do not place or accept delivery of any orders from outside vendors for toners! These are not part of our program and usually have outrageous fees associated with these orders. Toners, staple wire and copy paper are included in our program.
Contact the Director of the Office of University Procurement for further information.
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Fordham is fortunate to have On-Site Duplicating Centers, at each campus, for all of your printing needs. The Duplicating Centers have the newest multi-function devices to provide high-quality work from posters to brochures. Help with the design is also available.
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There are many furniture agreements that Fordham uses and has access to. The Purchasing Department can help with all kinds of furniture needs and also can provide the service of an interior designer, if needed.
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Located at Rose Hill, Lincoln Center and Fordham Westchester.
**Note: There is a “new” Campus Card (“One Card”) which will serve as a Multi-Year Student Card and Employee “Forever” card.
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Services available:
- Rose Hill: -Robert Allinger 718-817-4922 (Outgoing Business Mail only)
- Westchester Campus: -Jason Padilla 914-367-3045 (Incoming and Outgoing Business Mail only)
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See Special Section on Staples Business Advantage.
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We have many vendors interested in selling you items for promotions and for all of the Fordham events and giveaways. It is imperative to have the proper Fordham logo and Fordham color necessary for promotional items.
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Fordham has an exclusive agreement with the Stamford Tent Rental Company. There are strict guidelines for the rental of tents. Please contact the Purchasing Department for further information.
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Fordham uses United Parcel Service for all our next day mailings.
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Supplied in various locations to provide the University community with alternates to the dining services. Beverage machines and snack machines are available. The Purchasing Department oversees and monitors the vending machine contracts.
Purchasing Manual Topics
- Purchasing Organization and Objectives
- Business Ethics/Ethical Conduct
- University and Purchasing Policies
- Vendor and Supplier Information
- Budgeted Funds
- Uniform Guidance: Grants
- Purchasing Thresholds
- The Purchasing Process
- Fordham Special Purchases
- Receipt and Payment
- Procurement Frequently Asked Questions
- Fordham Vendor Agreement Chart
- Duplicating Center