Commercial Contracts

All purchases at the University of Illinois are made according to the provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code, the Procurement Rules of the Chief Procurement Officer for Public Institutions of Higher Education, and other applicable state and federal regulations.

The Purchasing Division of the Office of Business and Financial Services (OBFS) supports the procurement requirements of the University of Illinois in a professional, ethical and timely manner. Purchases of equipment, materials, commodities, supplies, and services for the University are made competitively where possible. Performance, quality, suitability, delivery, and service are factors considered in buying.