Welcome to Procurement
Procurement is dedicated to helping OSU colleges and departments in meeting their procurement and contracting needs.
We manage the competitive processes and establishment of contracts and purchases that provide cost-effective procurement and facilitate supplier relationships that are mutually beneficial to the University and Contractors, focusing on finding effective procurement solutions.
We are committed to being a leader in supplier diversity by providing the greatest possible procurement and contracting opportunities through outreach and education to both suppliers and the OSU community. Our goal is to create effective business solutions for OSU through opportunities with diverse suppliers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
From: Bradshaw, Tamara J Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 5:15 PM
To: Inform-C06 (Classified) ; Inform-C07 (Professional Faculty) ; Inform-C11 (Office Managers, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants) ; Inform-c12 (Academic Wage & Other Misc)
Subject: Impact of International Tariffs on University Procurement
Dear Colleagues,
Recent changes to international tariffs may lead to increased prices for supplies, equipment, and other materials essential to university operations. Unfortunately, these price increases are largely unavoidable, as both domestic and international suppliers are passing the added costs on to customers.
To help mitigate the impact, we encourage all departments to anticipate potential cost fluctuations when planning upcoming budgets and procurement requests.
In addition, please take the following steps when requesting quotes:
• Ensure that all quotes clearly state whether tariffs are included. If not explicitly mentioned, tariffs are likely not reflected in the quoted price.
• For goods sourced internationally, request quotes based on the Incoterm DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). This ensures the quoted price includes all applicable tariffs and delivery costs.
Please note that even when a quote is provided, some suppliers may include a condition allowing for price increases between the time of the quote and the shipment—particularly for items with long lead times or subject to inflation.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for your attention and understanding.
Regards,
Tamara
Tamara J. Bradshaw, MBA, CPPO | Associate Director of Procurement and Contract Services | Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management | Oregon State University 644 SW 13th Street | Corvallis, OR 97333-4238 | Phone: 541.737.8044 | Fax: 541.737.2170
Procurement has received a report that individuals or companies are contacting units to sell overpriced or counterfeit printer toner cartridges. These so-called "toner pirates" use aggressive sales tactics, misleading information, and unauthorized billing methods to exploit unsuspecting customers. These fraudulent activities can lead to significant financial losses and potential damage to our printing equipment.
To protect yourself from toner pirates, please follow these guidelines:
- Purchase Only from Verified Suppliers: Only purchase toner cartridges from reputable suppliers, such as BennyBuy punch-out suppliers. Do not purchase from unsolicited calls or emails offering toner.
- Check Billing Statements: Regularly review your billing statements for any unauthorized charges related to toner purchases.
- Educate Yourself: Familiarize yourself with common tactics used by toner pirates. Awareness is key to preventing fraud.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Prohibited Agreements in effect on 4/8/22. Please email [email protected] for any questions.
- Huawei
- ZTE Corp.
- Hytera
- Hangzhou Hikvision
- Dahua and their Subsidiaries and Affiliates