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Purchasing Department

Facilities Management Building
411 Pioneer Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-3172
Fax: (248) 370-3175

Purchasing Department

Facilities Management Building
411 Pioneer Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-3172
Fax: (248) 370-3175

Preferred Vendors

Preferred Vendors/Suppliers

The Purchasing Department has negotiated savings and/or discounts with key suppliers in order to save you money. Below is a growing list of suppliers that are part of our preferred supplier initiatives. Click on the title to review contact information and special ordering instructions, if any.

Benefits of use include:

  • Lower Costs
  • Increased
    • Customer Service
    • Value-Added Services
    • Performance Levels

Cooperative and Group Purchasing Resources

The following sources have made competitively bid contracts available to public and other governmental agencies, which have been awarded in accordance with public procurement principles and practices. OU may use these contracts following bidding policy requirements.  By clicking on the below links, staff will be able to find and review contracts that may meet their needs.

Please contact Purchasing for more information on these and other group purchasing options and resources.

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of the content or documents on this page, please view our Public Accessibility Statement.

Transportation Services - Auto Rental, Bus, Shuttle and Valet Services
  • Chartered Bus Transportation

    IMPORTANT:  If the above charter bus companies are unable to accommodate your travel, contact your Buyer for other options.  
  • Shuttle Services
    • Trinity Transportation - Angel or Margaret, [email protected], 734-284-9229 Option 6  (School buses and shuttles)

IMPORTANT:  The following vendors have been vetted for insurance purposes only.  Purchases over $2,500 must follow purchasing requirements as outlined in Policy 1000

Metro Cars:  Hollie Strong, [email protected], 734-946-5700 x 2377

  • Valet Services
    • Fifth Avenue Valet was awarded a Preferred Service Agreement for the time frame of 1/1/2021 - 1/1/2023, with a potential extension through 1/1/2025Scott Venable, [email protected], 586-741-0536

Catering, Food, Beverage

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY CATERING CONTRACT


Chartwells at OU
Website: chartwellsou.catertrax.com
Phone:  248.370.3400
Email:  [email protected]

For online ordering from the chartwellsou.catertrax.com website:

Create an account
Click on Catering tab at the top
Click on How to Order Online and view the online video for step by
step instructions on placing an online order.

If you have questions or need assistance contact Chartwells catering
at 248.370.3400.


IMPORTANT:  Purchasing policy must be followed for the use of all other caterers or franchise food providers listed on this page. 


OUTSIDE CATERERS

The caterers listed below have been approved for insurance purposes only.  Purchases over $2,500 must follow purchasing requirements as outlined in Policy 1000.

 

A Movable Feast Inc.
586-954-2817
[email protected]


Quality Kosher Catering
248-352-7758
[email protected]


2 Unique Caterers
248-549-5242

FRANCHISE FOOD PROVIDERS

The franchise food providers listed below have been approved for insurance purposes only.  Purchases over $2,500 must follow purchasing requirements as outlined in Policy 1000.


2941 Street Food
248-977-5708
2071 N. Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Bakehouse 46
248-759-1903
205 S. Main Street
Rochester, MI 48307

Buddy's Pizza
248-516-2400
2162 N. Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
[email protected]

Busch's Fresh Food Market
248-375-0900
38188 Walton Blvd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Chipotle Mexican Grill
248-402-0047
84 N. Adams Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Coldstone Creamery
248-375-6000
3026 Walton Blvd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

DiBella's Subs
248-299-2553
3395 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI
Contact: Brandy Bradley

Dunkin
248-499-7546
2701 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

H Mart
248-689-2222
2963 E. Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083

Hungry Howie's
248-373-4330
3011 E. Walton Blvd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Jersey Mike's
248-841-4113
2041 N. Squirrel Rd Unit 3
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Contact: Hunter Binkowski

Jets Pizza
248-475-1900
3429 Five Points Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Jimmy Johns
248-377-6065
2791 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Contact: Kendall or Veronica

Kimchi Box
248-706-6387
2713 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Little Caesars
3020 Walton
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

McDonald's
248-475-1806
3420 E. Walton Blvd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Noodles & Company
248-879-9900
6836 Rochester Rd
Troy, MI 48085

Nothing Bundt Cake
248-963-0060
3074 Walton Blvd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Olga's Kitchen
248-276-8620
2580 N. Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Olive Garden
248-393-1812
700 Brown Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

On the Border
248-230-2980
3930 Baldwin Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Contact: Janet Macias

Panera Bread
248-853-7430
508 S. Adams Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Contact: Robin McIntosh

Papa Romano's Pizza & Mr. Pita
248-853-0808
2960 S. Rochester Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

PF Changs
248-923-7030
122 N. Adams Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Contact: John / Rebecca

Pita Way
248-270-8780
1418 N. Rochester Rd
Rochester, MI 48307

Potbelly's
248-402-0085
209 S. Livernois Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Contact: Melissa Tran or Shane Ferris

Qdoba
248-844-3668
3014 S. Rochester Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
[email protected]

Shish Palace
248-453-5464
165 S. Livernois Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Taco Bell
248-340-6092
1341 N. Opdyke Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Computer/Office Equipment
Event Supplies

Preferred Supplier for Event Supplies and Tents (Chairs, Tables, Hi-Tops, Linens, small generators, staging, tents, etc.):

Primary
S&R Event Rental/Ace Canvas
Contact Name: Tonya Franklin
Contact Phone and email: 800-230-7706, 248-655-6020, [email protected]
Please state that you are calling from Oakland University to receive discounted pricing.

Secondary
Great Lakes Tent Co.
Contact Name: Michael Soloman
Contact Phone and email: 586-773-9013, [email protected]
Please state that you are calling from Oakland University to receive discounted pricing.

Staging Only
Production Management One
Contact Name: Valerie Lee
Contact Phone and email: 734-977-0156, [email protected]

Home Depot

In order to obtain tax exempt status for purchases at Home Depot, you will need to provide the following 10-digit Tax Exempt Customer ID number at time of purchase:    

Customer ID:  9177932948

Rochester Hills Location Store #2727 225 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Pro Department Contacts:

Kerri O'Brien, Pro Department Supervisor, 248-601-2643 Ext. 462, email [email protected]

Office/Janitorial Supplies

Smart Business Source Formerly known as Detroit Pencil Company (DPC)
Effective January 1, 2020, DPC will have a new name - Smart Business Source.  End users should have received an email from DPC regarding the name change.  Username and passwords should remain the same, however, please note the change in the email address for Janis and Pat.

Please contact Bob Steele or Pat Sprinkle with questions:

Other email address information:

New account requests: Please send an email requesting an account to [email protected] and include the following information: Employee name, ship to address, phone number, email address, fund number and Supervisors approval to purchase against the fund number. Purchasing will forward the information to DPC with approval and a login will be provided.

Nichols Paper & Supply
For janitorial supply purchases contact Purchasing at [email protected] for account set-up.

Promotional Products/Apparel
Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) 
Oakland University has an agreement with  Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) to allow authorized OU merchandise to be sold in outlets off campus. The agreement, which also covers the production of OU items for internal purposes, includes athletics and non-athletics marks and the university name. All OU merchandise is handled through the CLC.

To access the CLC vendor listing visit the UC&M website


Oakland University Gear Shop
Current catalog pricing is listed on their web site - https://oakland.getugear.com/


IMPORTANT:  Purchases over $2,500 must follow purchasing requirements as outlined in Policy 1000

Scientific Products
Shredding

American Data Security - Data destruction/Shredding Services

  • American Data Contact Info:  Barbara Hickner, Colleen Murphy or Ann Quinn - Phone: (248) 542-7970; Fax: (248)542-7050
  • American Data Pricing
  • American Data destroys hard drives at $10.00 per drive.
Temporary Staffing Solutions

Entech Staffing Solutions

Located at 1800 Crooks Rd, Troy MI 48084, has been awarded a Preferred Vendor Agreement to provide Temporary staffing services to include; administrative/clerical staff, service/maintenance staff, custodial staff, information technology (IT) support service for departments on an as-needed basis per the RFP Temporary Staffing Solutions dated April 27, 2020 and the signed agreement with the initial term of 6/1/2020 - 6/30/2022, with an optional three additional one-year periods through 6/30/2025.

Main Staffing Contacts For Oakland University:

Christine Shea, Recruiting Manager
Phone: (248) 743-1428
Fax: (248) 743-1429
Email: [email protected]

Dayna Bertges, Recruiting Manager
Phone: (248) 743-1486
Fax: (248) 7743-1487
Email: [email protected]

Email all Recruiters at Entech: [email protected]

For Concerns Or Additional Information contact Colleen Myers, Director of Sales and Service
Phone: (248) 743-1466
Fax: (248) 743-1467
Email: [email protected]

Placing Orders with Entech – 3 Options

  1. Email the entire Entech recruiting group at [email protected]
  2. Call Entech’s main line (248) 528-1444 or Christine Shea direct (248) 743-1428
  3. Visit the Entech Staffing Solutions website and select “Request Staff” under Employers, the recruiting group will be emailed the information input to begin the process.

Please note:
Departments will receive invoices on a weekly basis.  The invoices will include a copy of the approved time card for the individual. The invoices can be paid directly utilizing the pcard or a payment voucher. A PO is not required.