Mandatory Contracts

To obtain more favorable process through volume purchasing, reduce lead-time and administrative cost.

Virginia State University is required to purchase certain goods or services from mandatory contracts established by the University and the Department of General Services/Division of Purchases and Supply


Thompson Hospitality  Mandatory VSU term contract source for the purchase of food/catering services
Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) Mandatory source for office furniture, seating, printing, embroidery, clothing, textiles, and work boots
Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) Mandatory source for cleaning supplies and paper products
Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) Mandatory source for writing instruments, binders and other residential and health needs
Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) Mandatory sources for the purchase of technology related equipment and software
Valids Mandatory VSU term contract source for Bookstore services
Verizon VSU term contract source for IT services
Campus Facilities Services VSU term contract sources for facility operations and maintenance
James River Grounds VSU term contract source for lawn care
Pepsi  VSU exclusive term contract source for beverages
Guernsey Office Products, Inc. & The Supply Room Companies Mandatory VSU term contract for office supplies