Cleveland State University
Purchasing Services Dept.
2121 Euclid Avenue
PH 130
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Parker Hannifin Hall, Rm. 130
2258 Euclid Avenue
Phone: 216.687.3600
PURCHASING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Purchasing Services Department of Cleveland State University is a service department created to provide centralized control over the procurement activities of the University. Services performed by our staff include:
- Procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for the faculty, administrative staff, and all operation departments of the University at the time needed and as economically as possible consistent with desired quality.
- Establishment of standards of equipment and materials of common use in the University.
- Implementation of volume buying by this University and of buying in cooperation with other State institutions.
- Maintenance of a consistent and fair policy toward the business community which provides for the University's needs.
- Provision of special, personalized assistance to faculty and staff members when needed in the area of procurement.
In addition to the procurement function, the Purchasing Services Department has the responsibility for other functions within the University, including the Receiving Department, Central Stores, Property Control and Mail Distribution on the campus.
William Ertell
Director of Purchasing Services
216.687.3606
w.ertell@csuohio.edu
Contact for: General policy, capital projects, furniture and furnishings, major computer and software acquisitions and related equipment, major office equipment, mailing services and equipment, photocopiers, renovations, and moving services.
Robert W. Burgess
Purchasing Agent
216.687.3605
r.burgess@csuohio.edu
Contact for: Janitorial supplies and equipment, office supplies, Industrial chemicals, supplies and machinery, maintenance and general supplies (electrical, plumbing, lumber, hardware, etc.), air conditioning and refrigeration, vehicles, landscaping, security items, carpeting and drapery, laboratory apparatus, chemicals, glassware, biologicals, and equipment, electronic components and equipment, pharmaceuticals, drugs and radioactives, gasses.
Michael Eames
Purchasing Agent
216.687.3604
m.eames@csuohio.edu
Contact for: Audiovisual and video supplies and equipment, photographic supplies, subscriptions and books, printing equipment and supplies, film rentals, school newspapers, publications, continuous forms and other printed matter, temporary personnel, hotel reservations, paper, athletic equipment and supplies, music equipment and supplies.