Video Tutorial: Creating a Requisition

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In an effort to save money and stay informed on the current market for goods and services, the University has adopted two different thresholds, which require departments to obtain multiple quotes from different vendors or to formally go out to bid.

General Procurement Policies

The following support documentation is required based on the amount of the purchase:

Loyola University New Orleans is fortunate to partner and be a member of two purchasing consortiums - E&I Cooperative and Omnia Partners Consortiums. In addition, the University is permitted to utilize various State of Louisiana issued contracts. These consortium partnerships and State level contracts eliminate the need for bidding out of a variety of procurements.

Below are links to preferred vendors in a number of the University's more common purchasing categories, and vendors the University uses frequently. This list does not encompass a total listing of all vendors available who may provide the category of good or service. Feel free to contact Procurement Services with any questions or if you do not see the category you are looking for.

A list preferred vendors may be found here.

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

Welcome to the Procurement Services information page!

Our department strives to provide you with the best possible services and products to fulfill your departmental needs. Under this section, you will find helpful information regarding requisitions, approved contracts, vendor lists, preferred office suppliers, and more.

As a user, it is important to note the following:

All goods shipped to the University are received and processed by Central Receiving, a division of the Procurement Department. All goods received may be inspected for damage and to verify packing slip details before being accepted.

Loyola University will reimburse authorized university travelers for travel-related expenses that are reasonable and necessary to conduct university business. Travelers are expected to take advantage of all savings opportunities when possible (e.g. economy class airfares).

Disbursements made for university business services will generally be processed by either the Accounts Payable Department or the Bursar's Office. The Accounts Payable Department processes all invoices and check requests and the Bursar's Office provides all petty cash reimbursements. The Purchasing Department, though not directly involved in the disbursement process, creates all purchase orders by which many of the university's goods and services are obtained.