Office Supplies Contract

Definition

Contract negotiated with a sole supplier for timely delivery of office supplies at the best possible price. The current supplier is Office Max.

When to Use

• All office supply commodities purchased with university funds must be purchased through this contract.
• Equipment and furniture may be purchased from Office Max.
• Orders of any money amount may be placed with Office Max Products. The $2500 limit does not apply here.

How to submit an Office Supply Order

• Online ordering is available and encouraged. Call Don Missel at (309) 438-2991 for information on getting connected.
• Fax an order form directly to Office Max at (800) 572-6473. Call Don Missel at (309) 438-2991 for more information on order forms.
• Call an order in to a customer service representative at (800) 472-6473.
• Contact Jim Peters if you would like to order furniture from Office Max. He can be reached at (630) 773-6400 ext. 3142 or by email at .
• Our Sales Representative for all other questions and inquiries is Jack Krippinger. Contact Jack at (800) 438-3186 ext. 5392 or by email at .
• Orders placed by 2 p.m. will be delivered the next day.
• Catalogs may be ordered from Office Max. See the Office Max Web site for details.

How to Pay for an Office Supply Order

• The account number you indicate on the order will be charged directly. If you are unsure if an item is commodities or equipment, call Don Missel at (309) 438-2991. As a general rule, non-consumable items $100 or more are equipment.
• No invoice-voucher is necessary.
• The charge will show up on a Datatel voucher created by Purchasing. Call Don Missel at (309) 438-2991 with Office Max voucher questions.
• A packing list with prices given will be supplied with every order. Do not pay from this.