The purchasing area within Facilities Management completes all purchasing for the
Facilities Management Department and, on occasion, for other departments as well.
Facilities Management maintains its own purchasing area because of the large amount of materials necessary for the department to do its work across campus. Facilities Purchasing has the expertise in the materials needed for the various services our department provides. This knowledge is used to guarantee timeliness of purchases, inventory control, and cost-savings.
Examples of materials purchased for Facilities Management include (but are not limited to):
- Batteries, light bulbs
- PPE (work gloves, safety glasses)
- Screws, bolts, clamps, other fasteners, etc.
- Custodial/maintenance materials and cleaning supplies
- Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing materials
- Residential Housing requirements such as stoves, refrigerators, clocks, beds, other furniture
- University vehicles
- Pest control devices
Purchasing within Facilities Management is restricted to Facilities Management and its staff. Should you have questions about purchasing outside of the Facilities Management Department, please visit the MTU Purchasing Department Website.