Mandatory and Preferred Contracts and Catalogs


CategoryMandatory CatalogMandatory Contract (Non-Catalog)Preferred CatalogPreferred Contract (Non-Catalog)
Scientific Supplies & EquipmentFisher Scientific Agilent Technologies, Bio-Rad, Life Technologies, MidSci, New England Bio Labs Qiagen, Sigma-Aldrich,VWR International 
Industrial Gases & Research ChemicalsMatheson Tri-Gas  Alfa Aesar
Non-Microsoft Software  SHI 
Desktop & Laptop ComputersDell   
Tablets, Computer Accessories, Other IT Supplies  CDW-G, Amazon 
Apple ProductsKU Bookstore   
Multi-Function Devices SummerOne  
Other Electronics  B&H Photo, AVI/SKC Communications (classroom tech), Amazon 
Books  CompleteBook.com, KU Bookstore, Amazon 
Other Media & Media Subscriptions  CompleteBook.com 
KU Stationary Printing Solutions of Kansas  
Mailing Services Linage  
Shredding & Paper Handling Pro-Shred  
Office ProductsStaples   
Vehicle Rentals Enterprise  
Facility Maintenance & Repair, Janitorial Supplies  Grainger, Ferguson (plumbing) , Nalco (water chemicals) 
Office Furniture, Seating and Storage; Lounge, Library & Dining Furniture   BA Designs, Contract Furnishings, Scott Rice Office Works, Staples Office Solutions, Teknion (Team Office)
Carpet   Armstrong, ISC, Surfaces, Tandus Centiva
Flooring   Interface, Mohawk, Shaw
Electrical Hardware  Stanion Electric 

Please Note: There are additional University contracts available for campuswide utilization are not captured in this table. Please contact Procurement for more information or consult the Procurement contract repository.