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All University purchases are made in accordance with University Policy Library, regardless of source of funds.
Purchasing Department (Map)
Ames, IA 50011-3616
(515) 294-4860
Regular hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Summer Hours
7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Vendors:
All authorized transactions for goods and services should be made with the authority of the ISU
Purchasing Department. This authority is evidenced by either a purchase order or a University issued
VISA Purchasing Card. Shipments of goods or performance of services without the authorization of the
ISU Purchasing Department may be considered unauthorized transactions and the vendor risks
non-payment.
Please see the vendor link for
vendor-specific information.
ISU Faculty and Staff Only:
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