Working with contracted suppliers allows Ohio University to get the best value on their purchases. Many suppliers used at OHIO already have contracts with larger purchasing groups (such as the Inter-University Council of Ohio Purchasing Group) or a contract negotiated through Procurement and Contract Services.
The table below lists OHIO's preferred suppliers. Users can search the table by:
- Supplier Name
- Supplier Type (Supplier types are defined on our Affordability and Efficiency page)
- Commodity
- Whether the supplier has a catalog in BobcatBUY
- Contract Number (if one is available, it should be referenced on your requisition)
- Contract Expiration Date
Contact information is also available for most suppliers. The plus sign at the beginning of each row can be used to see more information about each supplier.
| Supplier Name | Supplier Type | Commodity | BobcatBUY Catalog | Contract Number | Contract Expiration | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Transfer | Singular | Screen Printing | No | RFP: OU-111715SLF | 11/30/2017 | AceTransCo@gmail.com | 937.398.1109 |
| Adidas | Singular | Official Apparel Outfitter and Sponsorship | No | RFP: OU-101916SLH | 6/30/2025 | christopher.garcia@adidas-group.com | 864.587.3468 |
| Agilent Technologies | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | orders@IDTDNA.com | 319.626.8400 |
| Airgas Mid America | Pool | Gases, Hazardous Materials, Safety & Security | Yes | E&I: CNR-01362 | 9/30/2019 | kevin.venoy@airgas.com | 304.485.6353 |
| Altour | Singular | Travel | No | OHIO Agreement | 7/31/2018 | margie.hand@altour.com | 812.206.5200 |
| Anixter | Pool | IT Software, Hardware, and Maintenance | Yes | State: 534455 | 6/30/2017 | oneka.davis@anixter.com | 224.521.8357 |
| APG Media of Ohio | Singular | Newspaper Printing and Distribution | No | OHIO Agreement | 9/30/2017 | gchristensen@athensmessenger.com | 740.592.6612 |
| Apple | State - Competitive | IT Software, Hardware, and Maintenance | No | State: 534455 | 6/30/2017 | bshomock@apple.com | 800.919.2775 |
| Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. | Singular | Solid Waste and Recycling | No | RFP: OU-041015LLN | 6/30/2018 | tball.ahrc.ofc.mngr@gmail.com | 740.594.5312 |
| B&B Lawn Care | Singular | Lawn Care | No | RFP: OU-01132016TY | 11/30/2017 | burress81023@yahoo.com | 740.646.4474 |
| B&H Photo Video | Pool | Audio, Visual, and Video Equipment | Yes | E&I: CNR-01341 | 7/31/2023 | yoelms@bhphotovideo.com | 212.239.7500 |
| Belfor Inc. | Singular | Disaster Recovery Plan | No | RFP: OU-05292015TY | 12/31/2019 | tara.cotter@us.belfor.com | 614.873.6400 |
| BioTek Instruments | Pool | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | OHIO Agreement | charkrabortyb@biotek.com | 888.451.5171 | |
| Broughton | Singular | Food Related Products and Services (Milk) | No | RFP: OU-071514LMG | 6/30/2017 | cheryl_dewitt@deanfoods.com | 800.283.2479 |
| Career Connections | Singular | Temporary Employment Services | No | OHIO Agreement | kristin@careerconnections.info | 740.594.4941 | |
| CDW-G | Singular | IT Software, Hardware, and Maintenance | Yes | IUC: UN14-007 | 11/18/2018 | jaregut@cdwg.com | 877.459.7978 |
| Chemglass Life Sciences | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | customer-service@cglifesciences.com | 856.696.0014 |
| CIBI (Clara I. Brown Interiors) | Pool | Furniture | Yes | State: 800138-3 | 10/31/2017 | clara@cibiinc.com | 614.224.9180 |
| Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions | Cooperative | Shared Data Center | No | IUC: UN12-048 | 4/30/2017 | camille.judge@cbts.cinbell.com | 513.841.5000 |
| Class A Sounds | Pool | Audio, Visual, and Video Equipment | No | OHIO Agreement | classasounds@yahoo.com | 740.592.4511 | |
| Classic Solutions | Singular | Janitorial / Custodial Supplies | Yes | RFP: OU-09082015TY | 6/30/2018 | cmohr@classicsolutionsinc.com | 740.351.3307 |
| College Book Store | Singular | Book Scholarships | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2018 | paula@cbsohiou.com | 740.594.3505 |
| Collegiate Marketing / Bedloft | Singular | Furniture | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2019 | danille@bedloft.com | 217.351.5502 |
| ComDoc | Singular | Copier equipment | No | OHIO Agreement | 3/31/2019 | jgillum@comdoc.com | 800.287.7893 |
| Commemorative Brands (Balfour) | Singular | Alumni Rings | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2018 | harold.leverett@balfour.com | 512.440.2467 |
| Complete Book & Media Supply, Inc. | Singular | Books and Media Supplies | Yes | E&I: CNR-01307 | 6/30/2021 | jessica@completebook.com | 800.986.1775 |
| Concur | Singular | Travel | No | E&I: CNR-01355 | 7/31/2019 | kevin.owens@concur.com | 425.702.8808 |
| Consolidus | Singular | Promotional Items | Yes | IUC: UN12-008 | 5/31/2017 | lindsey.pardi@consolidus.com | 330.319.7201 |
| Continental Office Furniture | Cooperative | Furniture | No | IUC: UN12-018 | 10/31/2017 | rowens@continentaloffice.com | 614.384.4453 |
| Contract Source | State - Competitive | Furniture | No | State: 800138 | 10/31/2017 | bmandzak@contractsource.com | 216.351.7575 |
| Creative Coach (Fun Bus) | Singular | Travel | No | OHIO Agreement | 5/31/2017 | funbus@funbus.com | 740.653.4600 |
| Credentials Solutions | Singular | Online Transcripts | No | OHIO Agreement | 12/31/2021 | weber2@credentialssolutions.net | 847.716.3030 |
| Cremedia Productions | Pool | Web Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 4/15/2016 | brandon@cremediaproductions.com | 330.204.8976 |
| Daigger, Inc. | Pool | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | Yes | credit@daigger.com | 800.621.7193 | ||
| Dell | Pool | IT Software, Hardware, and Maintenance | Yes | State: 534278 | 11/19/2020 | jim_huffman@dell.com | 512.723.0274 |
| Direct Resource, Inc. | Pool | MRO Products | Yes | State: 800235 | 7/31/2017 | cs@directresourceinc.com | 614.337.0300 |
| Earthwork Media Productions | Pool | Audio, Visual, and Video Equipment | No | OHIO Agreement | 2/28/2019 | info@earthworksaction.org | 202.887.1872 |
| Eden Marketing | Pool | Web Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 4/15/2016 | info@edenmarketing.com | 740.594.2192 |
| EMD Millipore | Pool | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | OHIO Agreement | michael.reiss@emdmillipore.com | 800.645.5476 | |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car / National Car Rental | Cooperative | Travel (Vehicle Rentals) | No | IUC: UN16-070 | 10/18/2017 | christopher.j.holmes@ehi.com | 800.736.8222 |
| Fastenal | Pool | MRO Products (Plumbing) | Yes | TCPN: R142101 | 3/31/2018 | cdolbow@fastenal.com | 605.870.1177 |
| Fire Engine RED | Singular | Enrollment Fulfillment Consulting Services | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2018 | mike@fire-engine-red.com | 866.900.0185 |
| Fisher Scientific | Pool | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | Yes | IUC: UN12-032 | 7/31/2017 | samantha.jones@thermofisher.com | 800.766.7000 |
| GovConnection | Pool | IT Software, Hardware, and Maintenance | Yes | State: 534109 | 11/19/2020 | pkelley@govconnection.com | 888.294.0268 |
| Greatest Creative Factor | Pool | Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2016 | connie@gcfonline.com | 410.467.4672 |
| Greve Chrysler Jeep Dodge | State - Competitive | Vehicles | No | State: RS901214 | 9/30/2017 | dave.matarese@grevechrysler.com | 866.246.4052 |
| H.T. Hackney | Singular | Food Related Products and Services | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2019 | columbus-accountsreceivable@hthackney.com | 614.751.5100 |
| Henry Schein | Singular | Medical Equipment and Supplies | Yes | E&I: CNR-01263 | 4/30/2018 | mark.robertson@henryschein.com | 614.565.0891 |
| International Education Programs (IEP) | Singular | Study Abroad Provider | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2019 | scott@iepabroad.org | 904.412.3215 |
| Insight Public Sector Inc. | Cooperative | IT Software, Hardware, and Maintenance | No | IUC: UN13-047 | 6/30/2018 | mstetson@insight.com | 614.364.5928 |
| iVideo Technologies | Cooperative | Audio, Visual, and Video Equipment | No | IUC: UN14-013 | 10/31/2017 | gnicholson@ivideo.com | 614.509.2368 |
| Johnson Controls | State - Competitive | MRO Products | No | State: 800427 | 5/31/2018 | csc-online@jci.com | 800.482.2778 |
| Ketchum & Walton Company | Singular | Air Filters | No | RFP: OU-10042016TY | 6/30/2018 | apowell@ketchumandwalton.com | 614.486.5961 |
| King Business Interiors | Cooperative | Furniture | No | IUC: UN15-017 | 7/31/2018 | rrichardson@kbiinc.com | 614.430.0020 |
| Krueger International | State - Competitive | Furniture | No | State: 800524 | 10/31/2018 | order.entry@KI.com | 800.242.2432 |
| Laerdal Medical Corporation | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | customerservice@laerdal.com | 845.297.7770 |
| Lakefront Lines | Pool | Travel | No | OHIO Agreement | 5/31/2017 | tana.clark@coachusa.com | 614.476.1113 |
| Life Technologies Corporation | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | customerservice@lifetech.com | 800.955.6288 |
| LOTH | Pool | Furniture | Yes | IUC: UN15-017 | 7/31/2018 | mpizzurro@lothinc.com | 614.487.4000 |
| Lowe's | Cooperative | MRO Products | No | E&I: CNR-01375 | 6/30/2020 | jonathan.s.sprague@lowes.com | 740.589.3750 |
| Maguire Associates | Singular | Strategic Enrollment Management | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2018 | lmaguire@maguireassoc.com | 978.371.1775 |
| Mare-O-Gold Acres | Singular | Horseback Riding | No | OHIO Agreement | 12/31/2019 | mareogold@hotmail.com | 740.797.4782 |
| Medline | Cooperative | Medical Equipment and Supplies | No | E&I: CNR-01385 | 6/30/2020 | lenriquez@medline.com | 800.633.5463 |
| Mid-American Cleaning Contractors | Singular | Janitorial / Custodial Services | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2017 | bob@macc.net | 614.291.7170 |
| MSC Industrial Supply | Pool | MRO Products | Yes | State: 800340 | 1/31/2018 | branchday@mscdirect.com | 937.274.3750 |
| Nickles Bakery | Singular | Food Related Products and Services (Bread) | No | RFP: OU-042315DRM | 6/30/2017 | customerservice@nicklesbakery.com | 330.879.5635 |
| Osburn Associates, Inc. | Singular | Signage | No | OHIO Agreement | 4/30/2018 | sales@osburns.com | 740.385.6869 |
| Offenberger & White, Inc. (OffWhite) | Pool | Web Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 4/15/2016 | bill@offwhite.com | 740.373.9010 |
| Office Depot / OfficeMax | Singular | Office Supplies | Yes | IUC: UN15-060 | 12/31/2020 | alicia.alarie@officedepot.com | 800.721.6592 |
| Ologie | Pool | Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 3/7/2017 | mfreedman@ologie.com | 614.221.1107 |
| Partners Riley | Pool | Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2017 | jbulter@partnersriley.com | 216.902.7106 |
| Pepsi | Singular | Food Related Products and Services | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2022 | lnoel@gjpepsi.com | 740.593.3366 |
| Pool of Interpreters | Singular | Interpreting Services | No | RFP: OU-052416MDP | 6/30/2018 | Varies | Varies |
| Ports Petroleum Company, Inc. | State - Competitive | Petroleum Products | No | State: RS903113 | 6/30/2017 | roblay@portspetro.com | 330.804.9106 |
| Praxair Distribution, Inc. | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | erica_jones@praxair.com | 614.443.7687 |
| QStart Labs | Pool | Web Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 4/15/2016 | kevin@qstartlabs.com | 614.446.1548 |
| Red Tail Design Company (Electronic Vision) | Pool | Web and Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2017 | hello@redtaildesign.com | 740.530.3387 |
| Rem Graphics & Signs | Singular | Signage | No | OHIO Agreement | 3/31/2018 | remsigns@remgraphics-signs.com | 330.896.0564 |
| Royall & Company (EAB) | Singular | Enrollment Fulfillment Consulting Services | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2017 | cpreston@royall.com | 800.899.7227 |
| Sanger & Eby | Pool | Web Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 4/15/2016 | cmartin@sangereby.com | 513.784.9046 |
| Schoolhouse Electronics | Cooperative | Audio, Visual, and Video Equipment | No | IUC: UN14-013 | 10/31/2017 | kay@schoolhouseelectronics.com | 419.358.9000 |
| Sherwin-Williams | Cooperative | Paint supplies | No | E&I: CNR-01400 | 7/31/2021 | sw1162@sherwin.com | 740.653.4821 |
| Shimadzu Scientific Instruments | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | customer.service@shimadzu.com | 410.381.1227 |
| Siemens | State - Competitive | MRO Products | No | State: 800165 | 9/1/2017 | carla.mooispaugh@siemens.com | 614.846.9540 |
| Sigma-Aldrich | Pool | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | Yes | OHIO Agreement | cssorders@sial.com | 800.325.3010 | |
| SimplexGrinnell | State - Competitive | Fire systems | No | State: 800318 | 12/31/2018 | robyoung@simplexgrinnell.com | 614.602.2000 |
| SoundCom Systems | Cooperative | Audio, Visual, and Video Equipment | No | IUC: UN14-003 | 10/31/2017 | jrollins@soundcom.net | 614.799.1920 |
| Spectra (Paciolan) | Singular | Ticketing and Donor Management System | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2022 | vanessa_bernal@comcastspectacor.com | 949.823.1757 |
| State Electric | Pool | MRO Products (Electrical) | Yes | RFP: 10-036RS | 6/30/2016 | jim.nye@stateelectric.com | 304.523.7491 |
| Strategic Impact | Pool | Graphic Design | No | RFP: OU-24014CMB | 3/7/2018 | brad@projectbigfishmedia.com | 859.263.0850 |
| Sway the Crowd | Singular | Video Production | No | OHIO Agreement | 2/28/2019 | brian@swaythecrowd.com | 216.409.5848 |
| Thompson & Sons, Inc. | Singular | Food Related Products and Services (Bakery) | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2017 | None | 740.469.2333 |
| Trane | State - Competitive | MRO Products (HVAC Equipment) | No | State: 800295 | 4/30/2018 | jrbetz@trane.com | 614.473.3131 |
| Tutor.com | Singular | Online Student Tutoring System | No | OHIO Agreement | 11/30/2018 | jim.barnes@tutor.com | 646.619.8214 |
| Ullman Design | Pool | Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 3/7/2016 | tina@ullmandesign.com | 740.373.2400 |
| Up&Up (Merge) | Pool | Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 12/31/2017 | contact@upandup.agency | 864.383.9330 |
| US Foods | Singular | Janitorial / Custodial Supplies / Compostables | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2017 | kevin.montgomery@usfoods.com | 513.874.3663 |
| Vance Outdoors | State - Competitive | Law Enforcement Equipment | No | State: RS900313 | 6/30/2017 | dvance@vanceoutdoors.com | 614.471.2134 |
| Velvet | Singular | Food Related Products and Services (Ice Cream) | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2018 | bgibson@velveticecream.com | 740.892.3921 |
| Virgin Pulse | Singular | Wellworks Health Program | No | OHIO Agreement | 1/31/2019 | patrick.donoghue@virginpulse.com | 508.776.5025 |
| VWR International | Pool | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | Yes | IUC: UN12-033 | 6/30/2018 | ian_butters@vwr.com | 877.897.6377 |
| VWR International, LLC (Ward's Science) | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 6/30/2018 | pluciano@wardsci.com | 800.962.2660 |
| W. Nuhsbaum, Inc. | Cooperative | Scientific Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies | No | IUC: UN12-033 | 12/31/2017 | tinapeterson@nuhsbaum.com | 815.385.5200 |
| Wasserstrom | Singular | Food Related Products and Services (Smallwares) | No | OHIO Agreement | 11/30/2017 | vickiromanoff@wasserstrom.com | 614.893.9012 |
| Welt Branding | Pool | Graphic Design | No | OHIO Agreement | 3/7/2016 | larry@weltbranding.com | 513.321.9358 |
| Whelan Security | Singular | Event Security | No | OHIO Agreement | 6/30/2018 | jspoerndle@whelaneventservices.com | 651.400.7040 |
| W. W. Grainger, Inc. | Pool | MRO Products | Yes | E&I: CNR-01248 | 1/31/2020 | mailto:craig.huth@grainger.com | 614.204.5420 |