Price Contracts
University Procurement negotiates contracts with suppliers to ensure the University receives the best value on goods and services. All EKU employees shall purchase goods and services off of contracts unless authorized by their respective Vice Presidents.
Charter Bus Service
The University has chosen to award multiple contracts to vendors for the provision of charter bus service. This will give departments flexibility when arranging their travel needs and the confidence knowing that these vendors meet the requirements established by the University. Listed are the contracted vendors and contact information. Contact the Purchasing Office if you should need further information.
A. Blue Grass Tours, Inc.
Contract Number: NAC-1912-2023
Contact Info: Corey Jones
Email address: corey@bluegrasstoursky.com
859-233-2152
www.bgtky.com
B. Bush Fire Services, Inc. (chartered school buses and 15-passenger vans only)
Contract Number: NAC-1913-2023
Contact Information: Nicole Williams
Email Address: Nicole.bfs360@gmail.com
606-864-2244
www.bushfireservices.com
C. Gold Shield Limousine Company, Inc.
Contract Number: NAC-1914-2023
Contact Info: TJ Doyle
Email Address: tj@goldshieldcars.com
859-255-6388
www.goldshieldcars.com
D. Taylor Motors, Inc.
Contract number: NAC-1915-2023
Contact Info: Charles Taylor
Email Address: charlestaylor@wedeliverbest.com
502-267-4007
www.taylorbus.com
Copiers
To purchase copiers, please contact Jeremy Watson, CPO 29A.
Furniture
For a complete list of furniture suppliers, visit the Furniture Contract.
Lab Equipment and Lab Supplies
- ThermoFisher Scientfic
Megann Tate, Account Representative
megann.tate@hermofischer.com
859-433-7569
- VWR International
Tammy J. Curtis
Central Kentucky Sales Representative
1-877-897-6377 x 192033
859.421.3432 (mobile)
tammy_curtis@vwr.com
Office Supplies
- Central Stores
- Staples Business Advantage (Use Jaggaer to purchase)
Madison Heckel
502-548-6719
madison.heckel@staples.com
EKU Account Number: 1834397
Printing
All Printing Orders must be processed with the Division of Printing Services per KRS 57.011. If Printing Services is unable to process the order, a contracted full service printing supplier may be utilized upon preapproval of the Department of University Procurement. Any printing order that does not follow this procedure will become the obligation of the ordering individual.
Promotional Products, Signage, and Graphics Contractors
All promotional items, signage, and graphics contractors must utilized an EKU approved contract vendor.
Prior to utilizing EKU's purchasing vendor, DocuBit, LLC., please visit EKU Libraries Special Collection and Archives.
Vending
All contracts permitting the establishment and operation of concession services or vending contracts on university operated facilities are awarded through the Office of Purchasing. Any request for a concession or vending contract must be submitted on a Purchase Requisition describing the service desired and giving all pertinent details and approved by the appropriate Vice President. Any problems regarding vending machines (out of stock, broken, etc.) on campus should be reported to the Purchasing Office.
- Snack Vending Machine Issue/Refund:
Jeff Burks, Department to University Procurement, 622-2047, jeffrey.burks@eku.edu
Sandy Taylor, Business and Technology Center, BTC 214, 622-8111, sandy.taylor@eku.edu
Janice Marcum, Stratton 354, 622-3565, janice.marcum@eku.edu
- Coca Cola Vending Machine Issue/Refund
Steve Caudill
Office of Finance and Administration
Phone Number: 622-4997
Email Address: steve.caudill@eku.edu
Vehicle Rental
Account numbers and the "rent a vehicle" link have been moved to the "University Procurement" tab within your MyEKU homepage. For inquiries regarding rental car availability and all other general customer service concerns, please contact EKU's local Enterprise Representative:
- Andrew Joyce, Account Representative
511 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
andrew.h.joyce@ehi.com
Phone: 859-624-5575
Fax: 859-624-9914
Website: Enterprise