Procurement

In support of the instructional, educational and research goals of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the Procurement Department will provide the WPI community with quality, cost-effective and expedient procurement services. These services are delivered with professional, ethical, and courteous principles in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

The Department is responsible for procedures involving:

• Formal solicitations; conducting bid proceedings and evaluating bid responses
• Discount pricing available through contracts and agreements negotiated for WPI
• Supplier identification and selection
• Supplier registration
• Acquisition of equipment, furnishings, supplies, and software
• Purchasing Card Administration
• Leasing arrangements for printers and copiers
• Asset management, preventative maintenance, and inventory

The Procurement staff is available to assist departments and works collaboratively to communicate with suppliers, facilitate the supplier relationship, and execute purchase orders.