Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from vendors:

Open Bids/RFP's

Below is a listing of invitations to bids and requests for proposals.  To access a Bid/RFP and any other related documents, click on the name in the RFP Description.  If you have questions about a specific Bid/RFP, please contact the appropriate representative.

Procurement Services posts all solicitations in Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF format.   If you have trouble accessing a file, please contact us via email or phone at (504) 865-3339.

Loyola University New Orleans encourages the hiring of small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women-owned enterprises. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you should forward documentation to Procurement Services.

Please follow this link to apply to become a vendor.

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor with Loyola University New Orleans. The University and Procurement Services values professionalism, integrity, and reliability, and we strive to create business relationships with a variety of entities looking to provide quality products and services.

As a potential vendor doing business with Loyola, it is important to note the following policies:

Sales Tax Information

Many vendors that do business with Loyola will request proof that the University is exempt from state sales tax.  

Download sales tax exemption documentation (.pdf)

PLEASE NOTE: Loyola University New Orleans is exempt from State and Federal taxes.  However, the University is not exempt from the City of New Orleans tax which is 5% on all purchase, repair, lease, or rental of tangible personal property items.

Loyola University has two preferred office suppliers: GBP Direct and Staples Advantage.

Local, women-owned office supplier, located in Harahan, LA. Free next-business-day delivery and no minimum order threshold. Emergency same-day delivery is possible if the order is made prior to 2:00 PM and the product is in stock.

The new Facilities Work Order Request system is live!

Please submit all work order requests through the Brightly app on SSO.

If you are authorized to submit work order requests, but do not have an account set up with Brightly, please contact Helen Pizarro (hlpizarr@loyno.edu) for access.

What is the electronics recycling program?

The Loyola Electronics Recycling Program is a mechanism for disposing of equipment such as monitors, CPUs, keyboards, printers, fax machines, and other electronic equipment such as TVs and even microwaves.

It is not uncommon for new suppliers to require the University to complete a credit application prior to permitting the University to procure goods or services from their company. Suppliers typically ask for information about the University’s finances including financial statements, banking information and bank contact names, and other current supplier references.

When this occurs, please send the request in writing to purchase@loyno.edu and include: