Purchasing

The Purchasing Department prides itself on the ability to meet the needs of our University community. We are responsible for the timely and efficient purchase of goods and services to ensure that the educational and research goals of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University are met, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

The Purchasing Department strives for excellence in serving the University community with courteous and dedicated assistance to all of our customers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We look forward to hearing from you. The Purchasing Department can be reached by telephone at (256) 372-5227 or by email at purchasing@aamu.edu.

The Purchasing Department maintains a listing of small disadvantaged and minority businesses.  If you are in need of a listing please contact the Purchasing Department.

Bid/Requisition Resources

• Campus Communications
• How To Create A Requisition
• Current Bids/Solicitations
• Facilities' Maintenance and Construction Project Bids
• Bid Results and Bid Archive (Nov 2015 - May 2018)
• Requisition Form
• Sole Source Request Form
• Bid Checklist Form
• Banner Access Request Form
• W-9 Form
• Consultant/Vendor Service Form
• Vendor ID Request Form
• Banner 9 Finance Guide

Vendor Resources

• Vendor Registration
• State of Alabama Disclosure Statement
• E-Verify Clause
• Guidelines for Sales Representatives
• Vendor Direct Deposit Enrollment Form

Cooperative/Joint Purchasing Agreements

• Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
• Alabama Joint Purchasing (ALJP)
• Alabama State Contract
• E&I Cooperative Purchasing Suppliers
• General Services Administration (GSA)
• HGACBuy
• Keystone Purchasing Network
• NASPO
• National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
• OMNIA Partners
• Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE)
• Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing
• TIPS-USA

Policies & Procedures

• Code of Ethics
• State of Alabama Bid Laws
• Competitive Bid Threshold
• Policies and Procedures Manual (rev. 2024)
• Unauthorized Commitment Justification Agreement
• After-The Fact Requisition Policy Acknowledgement

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.