Purchasing

eVA

eVA is the Commonwealth of Virginia's e-procurement solution for all buyers and sellers of goods and services procured by state agenecies and institutions.

SWaM

The Small, Women and Minority-owned Businesses (SWaM) Program seeks to increase diversity in Mason's vendor community.

• We seek to work with and communicate to the delegated purchasing community on a continuing basis to emphasize the importance of diversity in procurement.
• We conduct training and outreach to ensure SWaM businesses gain access to university contracting opportunities.

Buyers

Dollar Amont	Purchasing Responsibility	Quotes Required	SWaM Quotes Required
Less than $2,000	Individuals		units encouraged to use SWaM if available
$2,000 to $4,999	Purchasing Office		One
$5,000 to $49,999	Purchasing Office	Four	Two
Over $50,000 (Formal)	Purchasing Office	Six	Four

Note: Requirements less than $30,000 can be purchased from a certified SWaM vendor, without competition, provided the buyer determines the price offered to be fair and reasonable.

 

Department of Minority Business Enterprises VASCUPP