Jul 01 2025
Procurement
As financial stewards of the university, Procurement competitively solicits, negotiates commercial contracts, and issues orders for goods and services in support of MSU's mission. Through negotiation and strategic sourcing, Procurement reduces costs and improves efficiencies—while complying with federal, state, and university policies, laws, and regulations. For complex or high-dollar transactions, involving Procurement early in the process will yield the best results.
Questions? Contact an appropriate buyer based on your purchase. General inquiries may be emailed to upl.procurement@msu.edu.
Buying Methods
Choosing the appropriate buying method saves time and university resources.
Procurement Guidebook
Understand procurement processes and the responsibilities of different roles.
Policies + Procedures
Understand the various requirements in place for the procurement of goods and services.
News
Apr 23 2025
Upcoming unit reorganization
The Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration (EVPA) has announced an upcoming reorganization of UPL. Effective July 1, 2025, the reorganization aims to align UPL operations with the university’s evolving needs, address the unit’s operating deficit, and support long-term financial sustainability.Mar 27 2025
FY25 year-end cutoff dates
FY25 ends on Monday, June 30, 2025. Ensure your UPL-related eDocs are submitted and in the appropriate status by the dates below for processing in FY25.FAQS
- Can I sign a contract with a supplier?No. In fact, the Delegation of Signature Authority PDF letter identifies the only individuals who are allowed to execute contracts and other legal documents. Unauthorized contracts are not binding to the university.
- Who has the signature authority for small dollar repair agreements?It depends on the repair, as many repairs lie within IPF authority. Please review IPF policy and submit a requisition to UPL only if IPF has informed you that the repair lies outside of their authority.
- Do Spartan Marketplace suppliers ship anywhere?
Amazon Business allows for shipping to most locations, including office addresses and home addresses (as approved by your departmental leadership).
Airgas directly delivers compressed gas cylinders to on-campus addresses and select off-campus locations (noted below).
Other catalog suppliers only ship to on-campus addresses and select off-campus locations (noted below). MSU Extension offices or other off-campus addresses not listed below should use a PCard to make purchases, instead of using Spartan Marketplace.
Location Address City/State/Zip Code University Procurement and Logistics Angell Bldg
166 Service RdEast Lansing, MI 48824 Kellogg Bio Station 3700 East Gull Lake Dr Hickory Corners, MI 49060 MSUCOM Flint College of Human Med
200 E 1st StFlint, MI 48502 Biochemistry 603 Wilson Rd.
Rm 110 Biochemistry BldgEast Lansing, MI 48824 Management Ed. Ctr. 811 W. Square Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48098 MSUCOM at Macomb 14500 E 12 Mile Rd
K Building, Ship/RecWarren, MI 48088 Bio-Economy Res/Dev 242 Howard Ave Holland, MI 49424 Midland Axia Inst. 715 East Main St, STE 115 Midland, MI 48640
MSUCOM Popoff Clinic10809 Mack Ave Detroit, MI 48214 College of Human Medicine - Flint 200 E 1st St Flint, MI 48502 MSU Detroit Center 3408 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 49201 Secchia Center 420 Division Ave N Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Dow Foundation Building 1910 West St Andrews Rd Midland, MI 48640 MSU - TSMM Cook Devos Ctr F
301 Mich St NE, STE 512/514Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Van Andel Institute 333 Bostwick Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Grand Rapids Research Center 400 Monroe Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MSUCOM Detroit Detroit Med Ctr - Hutzel Building
4707 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201 - May I engage with a vendor who has interesting opportunities to show us?It is not allowed to begin conversations with only a single vendor, potentially favoring them over other eventual bidders, in the public procurement process. Instead, initiate the requisition process to gather information from various suppliers via a Request for Information (RFI). Pursuing a single vendor or exposing proprietary technology in the writing of RFP (public bid/request for proposal) requirements is also not allowed.