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Procurement & Business Services
FY24 budget is open. More about FY24 Requisitions
The purpose of shopping is to obtain the right item or service to satisfy a recognized need at the best price. Policies and procedure are in place to reduce shopping efforts and encourage employees to spend the University's money wisely.
Where to Shop
BearKatBuy provides a variety of preferred contract/suppliers, which includes hosted, Punch-out, and non-catalog suppliers. All items available through BearKatBuy should be utilized first, before going outside the tool and using the P-Card.
Hosted Suppliers. Preferred suppliers that provide a hosted catalog of products at contracted rates, so no need for quotes. Employees can shop for products directly through BearKatBuy. Currently, we have only 2 hosted suppliers, Laerdal Medical Corporation and Sherwin Williams.
Non-Catalog Suppliers. All other suppliers. In BearKatBuy, find registered non-catalog suppliers by selecting “suppliers” next to “browse by” at the top in. Employees will consult with the vendor for product and service information, as well as obtaining a quote before placing a requisition.
Punch-out Suppliers. Preferred suppliers that provide an external catalog of products at contracted rates, so no need for quotes. Employees access the external catalog through BearKatBuy. Items added to the cart in the external catalog will transfer to the BearKatBuy shopping cart.
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Summus / Staples Source for office supplies. |
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Avinext Source for computer software, computer equipment, and AV equipment. |
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Sigma-Aldrich Lab Materials Source for lab materials, technologies and services. |
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Dell Summus Source for computer hardware and software. |
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Apple Source for software and hardware. |
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B&H Source for audio, video, and photo equipment and services. |
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CDW/M Pulse Source for providing account information, product offerings, and contract pricing on top technology products and services in the industry. |
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SHI Source for software and hardware procurement, configuration, data center optimization, IT asset management and cloud computing. |
Tracy Bieser |
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Ricoh Source for printers and copiers. |
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Xerox Source for printers and copiers. |
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Home Depot Source for hardware, lumber and appliances in warehouse-style spaces. |
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HBI Office Solutions/Steelcase Full service contract furniture dealership that provides its clients with furniture solutions for the modern office. |
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Grainger Source for industrial supplies and safety products. |
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HD Supply Source for industrial supplies and safety products. |
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McCoy's Source for building products and supplies. |
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McKesson Source for medical supplies. |
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Medline / Mavich Source for medical supplies. |
Brenda Zimmerman Angela Larson |
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VWR International / Summus Source for life sciences and advanced technologies and applied materials industries. |
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Fisher Scientific / Possible Missions Source for laboratory materials, healthcare and safety products. |
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For products or services not available through hosted or Punch-out suppliers, employees should shop Historically Underutilized Businesses, also known as HUB vendors. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, state agencies shall make a good faith effort to utilize Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in contracts for construction, services, including professional and consulting services, and commodity contracts.
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A-1 Smith’s Septic Service, Inc. Portable toilet rental. |
Local | 936-291-3526 | #455480 |
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Advantage Specialties Full line of embroidery and promotional products. |
Local | 936-291-3222 | |
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Collum Construction Partners, Ltd. Wood & Metal Construction, Trusses. |
Local | 936-291-0334 | |
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DB & JA Ward (DBA Ward Furniture) Furniture, flooring, appliances |
Local | 936-295-2514 | #456034 |
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Elite Machining, Inc. Manufacture machined parts |
Local | 936-435-9899 | |
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Essary, Hart & Macwilliam, Inc. Building & Structural Construction, Concrete |
Local | 936-291-0660 | |
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Geronimo’s Cadillac (DBA Adams Furniture) Furniture, appliances, bedding |
Local | 936-295-1028 | |
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HBI Office Solutions Office furniture, space planning |
Local | 936-295-5708 | #455938 |
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Hughes Keystone Group, LLC Reseller of security / LED lighting systems |
Local | 936-295-6780 | |
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Inspirational Graphic Designs Graphic Designer, flyers, banners, tee shirts, printing |
Local | 936-994-8239 | |
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Janes Pavement Services, Inc. Concrete and Asphalt Paving. (Commercial & Residential). |
Local | 936-293-8581 | |
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Kingdom Stewards Of Five Loaves Deli Prepared foods for Meetings – Meat & Veggie trays, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, etc. |
Local | 936-439-9400 | |
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Marshall's Trucking and Construction Culvert installation, Building pads and site work. Road base and backfill materials. |
Local | 936-577-0708 | |
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McCaffety Electric Co., Inc. Electrical sales & service. |
Local | 936-295-2831 | |
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Rafael Martinez Providing safety traffic service. |
Local | 936-433-8297 | |
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S&S Vallie Enterprises, Inc. Buildings/Carports and synthetic oils/grease. |
Local | 936-355-9935 | |
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STK Consulting & Legal Services LLC Process of Service, Investigations, Security Consulting, Courier Services. |
Local | 844-325-0088 | |
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Tangent Signs, LLC Sign design/manufacture, decals, vehicle wraps. |
Local | 936-435-0312 | #554732 |
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TMT Utilities, Inc. Water, Sewer &Storm Sewer Rehabilitation. |
Local | 936-438-3210 | |
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Tough Shirts Screen Printing, Custom T-Shirts & Promotional Products. |
Local | 936-295-8337 | #715348 |
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Velocity Business Products Office supplies & furniture. |
Local | 936-577-1669 | #719914 |
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Walker County Hardware, Inc. Hardware, paint, power tools, lawn/garden, gifts. |
Local | 936-295-7751 | #456369 |
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Wilson Electrical Contractors, Inc. Electrical contractor, Installation and/or standing of sports lighting poles. |
Local | 936-344-6402 | |
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Competitive Choice, Inc. Distributor/supplier of MRO, electrical, plumbing. |
Non-Local | 713-838-1144 | #493706 |
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Cooper Stepp & Associates Apparel, promotional products, awards, & gifts. |
Non-Local | 972-208-7073 | #455233 |
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Dittert Rubber Stamp Rubber stamps, signs, awards, banners, & name tags. |
Non-Local | 936-441-0322 | #454944 |
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Dream Ranch, LlLC Office supplies and toner. |
Non-Local | 940-591-6565 | #488007 |
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EVCO / The Burgoon Company Safety, lab, medical, & emergency supplies/equip. |
Non-Local | 800-287-4666 | #455374 |
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ID Screen Print, LLC. Promotional Products & Custom Branded Merchandise. |
Non-Local | 800-287-4666 | #759987 |
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Newman Printing Company, Inc. Commercial printing & graphic communications. |
Non-Local | 979-779-7700 | #596274 |
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Southern Supply, Inc. First aid, fire extinguishers, & security systems. |
Non-Local | 936-632-7111 | #455685 |
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Summus Industries, Inc. / Dell Distribution of computers & peripherals. |
Non-Local | 281-640-1765 | #456119 |
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Summus Industries, Inc. / Staples Office & computer supplies, office furniture. |
Non-Local | 800-527-3068 | |
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Summus Industries, Inc. / VWR Office products, lab supplies, & logistics management |
Non-Local | 281-640-1765 | #603089 |
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The Urban Circle, LLC. Promotional items, apparel, awards, & gift items |
Non-Local | 713-226-8720 | #669776 |
Employees should consider on campus services before shopping outside the University. For dining services, use the Aramark form in BearKatBuy. All other departmental transaction will require an interdepartmental form provided by the Controller's Office.
Amazon Business provides quick delivery options for items not available through hosted or punch out suppliers. Purchases are created through Amazon.com instead of BearKatBuy. While Amazon.com is an option to shop, Amazon is not always the best value, and often time’s departments spend countless hours trying to get taxes credited to their P-Card by third party suppliers who charged tax.
When items or services are unavailable through BearKatBuy, departments may use their department P-Card. Departments should take extra caution to ensure a similar item is not available in BearKatBuy and confirm the supplier does not accept a purchase order.
New Vendors
Vendors can be added to BearKatBuy for non-catalog orders. The requesting department will need to gather the vendor's contact information and send an invitation through PaymentWorks.
PaymentWorks Training Guide