How do I get on the University bid list?

  • The University does not maintain individual bid lists. Vendors should register in the UVU Vendor Portal to receive notifications of public bids and solicitations.

How do I find out the results of a bid or RFP?

When does the University hold bid openings? 

  • The University does not hold public bid openings. Solicitation results can be found on the UVU Public Bid Site.

What is the University's policy regarding bids?

  • In accordance with the Utah Procurement Code and Utah System of Higher Education policy, the University maintains dollar thresholds over which competing quotes/bids/proposals must be sought. Purchases under these thresholds do not require competition.

Is the University exempt from sales tax?

  • The University is exempt from Utah state sales and use tax. The University’s sales tax exempt number is 11843640-002-STC.

What are the University's approved payment methods?

  • Purchase Order
  • Purchasing Card (Visa)
  • Vendors should receive one of the above payment methods prior to accepting an order from university staff.

What is a requisition?

  • A requisition is an internal request created by a UVU department utilized to secure internal approvals and information. A requisition is not a valid UVU Purchase Order and should not be treated as such by vendors.

What is a Purchase Order?

  • A Purchase Order is issued by Procurement & Contract Services after a UVU department has submitted a requisition and the requisition has been approved.
  • This document is the official order from the University and will be faxed, emailed, or otherwise sent to a vendor requesting goods or services.
  • UVU Purchase Order numbers begin with a ‘P’ followed by 7 numerical digits.

Where should I send my invoice for payment? 

  • Please electronically send invoices to UVU Accounts Payable via email to [email protected].
  • Invoices can also be sent via mail to:
    • Utah Valley University
      Accounts Payable – MS 109AP
      800 West University Parkway
      Orem, UT 84058-5999
  • Vendors should not send invoices to individual University departments. Doing so may result in delay of payment.
Who should I contact if I do not receive payment for the goods or services I supplied to the University?