About Us

The Department of Procurement and Contracts is responsible for the organization and administration of procurement functions at Radford University in accordance with the guidelines as established in the Commonwealth of Virginia Procurement Manual for Institutions of Higher Education and their Vendors as well as applicable state policies and procedures.

Responsibility to Campus

Management of major procurements
Delegation of purchasing authority
Securing products and/or services at competitive prices
Ensuring professionalism is promoted and that the university's Code of Ethics is upheld by Procurement staff
Ensuring open access to university business and that all procurements are conducted in a fair and impartial manner
Establishing, reviewing, renewing and approving all university contracts and agreements
Strategic business development that includes Small, Women and Minority-owned businesses
Compliance with required laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Procurement and Contracts is to support the purpose and goals of Radford University - its educational, research, and public service missions - by purchasing quality goods and services at competitive prices, using proper financial stewardship for payments, and providing responsive and responsible service to all university departments.

Our Strategy

We achieve our mission by being dedicated to excellence in customer service, providing avenues of access to businesses, processing orders in a timely manner, streamlining operations, pursuing cost savings, identifying new sources of supply, developing relationships with small, women and minority-owned businesses, and complying with all laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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