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Flame Location: 420 Oak Street
PRK 250
Big Rapids, MI  49307-2020


Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, M-F
Phone: (231) 591-2165     Fax: (231) 591-3902


The basic function of Purchasing is to get the right thing, at the right time, from the right place, at the right price. By achieving this goal, we obtain the best value for the University community.

Director of Purchasing

Lisa Besemer (231) 591-3900 e-mail Lisa
Buyer Michael Olson (231) 591-3901 e-mail Mike
Buyer Currently Vacant    
Purchasing Assistant Julie Sheets (231) 591-2165 e-mail Julie


FSU PURCHASING POLICY - APPROVALS REQUIRED
LEVEL ACCT MGR PURCHASING PRESIDENT BOARD
$0-$5000.00 *
$5000.01-$10,000.00 Purchasing discretion to solicit quotations * *
$10,000.01-$150,000.00 Requires three quotes * *
$150,000.00 Sealed bids required * * *
CONSTRUCTION >$250,000.00 Sealed bids and advertising required * * *
PROFESSIONAL SVS $25,000.00 OR MORE Sealed bids and advertising required * * *


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