It is the policy of the State of Idaho, “To engage in open, competitive acquisitions of goods and services to maximize the value received by the state with attendant benefits to the citizens.” The Purchasing Department assists the University with the procurement of all goods and services to ensure that procurement opportunities are fair, open, and lawful.
Purchases are made in accordance with university policies through existing competitively awarded contracts, informal quotations, formal competitive bids, and formal competitive proposals. Awards are made to the responsive and responsible vendor(s).
We welcome brief "drop in" interviews, however, should more time be required we recommend scheduling appointments with procurement staff by calling our reception area at (208) 282-3111.
Our office hours are regularly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with summer hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We look forward to seeing you.
Where can I park?
- During daytime hours on the Pocatello campus, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors may pay to park at the pay stations or use day passes in general lots.
Is there any free parking on campus?
- No. Permits are required to park in every lot on campus during enforcement hours.
Where can I buy a day pass?
- Permits for the day may be purchased from the Parking Office drive-through located inside the Public Safety Building, 27, on Humbolt Street during business hours. Permits are also available at the Information booth near the Administration Building, 10, on Cesar Chavez Avenue during business hours.
How much is a day pass and what is the rate of the pay stations?
- General day passes are $4, and pay stations are $1 per hour.
Please visit ISU Public Safety for more information.
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Purchasing Services
(208) 282-3111
Idaho State University
Purchasing Services
921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8110 Pocatello, ID 83209
Administration Building, Room 114
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT
Announcements
Purchasing Deadlines Announcement - FY 18 Funds
Requisitions to encumber FY 2018 funds are to be received by Purchasing Services no later than March 16 if the value of the purchase is $100,000 or greater; by May 4 if the value of the purchase is between $10,000 and $100,000.
Grant funded requisitions requiring delivery of goods by the end of June must be received by Purchasing Services no later than March 16.
The last day to create Purchase Orders under $10,000 for FY2018 will be Jun 15. Items ordered for FY 2018 must be received by June 29, 2018.
The last day to make purchases with your Purchase Card for FY2018 will be June 15. Purchase card transactions to encumber FY2018 funds must be reconciled and approved by June 26.
