COVID-19 Supply Purchasing Guidance

Procurement and Supplier Diversity Services is rising to meet the challenge of purchasing COVID-related supplies in a market defined by rapid fluctuations.

Earlier this month, 300 people participated in a COVID-19 Supply Purchasing Webinar hosted by PSDS.  In the webinar, PSDS shared the sourcing strategies they have put in place to make the most effective use of their purchasing power.  

Key takeaways:

• PSDS has made central purchases of many COVID-related supplies for the University Community (to assist in preparation for compliance with Policy SEC-045):
• hand sanitizer dispensers - Facilities Management is currently distributing these on Grounds
• cloth face coverings - FM is currently distributing these
• kits for students - distribution expected in late July / early August
• The Marketplace now features COVID-19 supplies listing for other commonly-requested items such as face masks.  

Departments can find information to make their own purchases in the COVID-19 Showcase on Marketplace.

The PSDS COVID response team is eager to assist you with your purchasing questions. 

You can view the entire webinar and presentation slides, plus view more guidance on COVID-related purchasing, on the PSDS website.   

Read more about how Procurement is working to make the return to Grounds safe for all on UVAToday.