The Purchasing Department has the sole authority to order materials and contract for services. The University assumes no obligations except on a duly authorized Purchase Order. 

For further vendor opportunities or information on open bids for ULM or other Louisiana State agencies, please visit the Louisiana Office of State Purchasing website.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Purchasing Department is to provide ethical, effective and efficient procurement services supporting the University of Louisiana at Monroe's mission of instruction, research and public service.

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Ethics Statement

All public purchasers are required to adhere to the ethical standards for public servants. Care must be exercised to avoid impropriety. The Code of Governmental Ethics can be found by searching under Legal Info/Louisiana Law Search/RS 42:1101-1170 at https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx.