Many of our customers have had questions regarding which buyer to contact for a specific commodity. Below is a listing, by commodity, followed by the buyer responsible for that commodity. Please contact that buyer to discuss your questions. If you have any questions regarding this listing, please contact Procurement Services at (402) 472-2126.

Also see Prime Vendors and Contracts for information about procurement procedures for these items.

Note
Some commodities may list designated "Prime" vendor(s). We recommend the use of the "Prime" vendor as your first source. These "Prime" vendors have been established to provide best overall value to the University. In the event the "Prime" vendor cannot meet your requirements, then you may want to consider one of the other Secondary vendors if applicalbe, or contact Procurement for assistance.

*Automated Billing

Vendors/suppliers noted with an * (asterick) are setup for automated summary invoicing/billing procedures. Do not use UNL's Procurement Card and do not create a purchase order when requesting materials from these vendors.

 
Commodity Primary Contact Backup Contact Prime Vendor Secondary Vendor(s)
Agriculture and Ag Equipment Jerry Welch Sara Luther
Animals (Lab) Hollis Anderson Roger Spiehs
Appliances (Household) Sara Luther Roger Spiehs
Athletic (Physical Education) Roger Spiehs Hollis Anderson
Audio - Video (TV/DVD) and Audio - Visual (Screens/Projectors/LCD) Roger Spiehs Sara Luther
Automotive Patrick Barrett Roger Spiehs
Building Materials Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Carpet Dustin Kotik
Charters (Air and Bus) Julie Dexter Roger Spiehs
Chemicals and Supplies (Lab) Hollis Anderson Mike Cook
Computers (Accessories, Equipment, Software, etc.) Bradley Logan Claudette Biskup
Computers (Large Equipment) Bradley Logan Claudette Biskup
Construction/Remodeling Projects Dustin Kotik Gary L. Kraft
Consulting Fees Roger Spiehs Gary L. Kraft
Copiers David Hadenfeldt, T J Jochum Roger Spiehs
Custodial Supplies (Chemicals) Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Custodial Supplies (Hardgoods) Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Electrical Supplies Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Energy (Gasoline/Propane) Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Energy (Power Plant Fuels) Roger Spiehs Hollis Anderson
Facilities Equipment Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Facilities Maintenance Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Fire Arms & Ammunition Hollis Anderson Roger Spiehs
Food & Food Service Sara Luther Ellen Hardy
Freight Dustin Kotik Jerry Welch
Furniture/Furnishing Sara Luther Jerry Welch
Hazardous Materials Environmental Health and Safety
Industrial and Speciality Gases Roger Spiehs Hollis Anderson
Industrial Equipment Dustin Kotik Gary L. Kraft
Inventory John Lohmeier Jill Rogman
Livestock Jerry Welch Gary L. Kraft
Material Handling Jerry Welch Gary L. Kraft
Medical Supplies Hollis Anderson Roger Spiehs
Moving Services (Household Relocation) Julie Dexter Roger Spiehs
Musical Instruments Hollis Anderson Roger Spiehs
Office Machines Roger Spiehs Sara Luther
Office Supplies Roger Spiehs Sara Luther
Personal Protective Equipment Hollis Anderson Mike Cook
Photographic Equipment Roger Spiehs Sara Luther
Printing Equipment Roger Spiehs Sara Luther
Publications/Books Roger Spiehs Sara Luther
Radioactive Materials Environmental Health and Safety Hollis Anderson
Renting/Leasing (Buildings and Real Estate) Linda Cowdin Roger Spiehs
Scientific Equipment/Supplies Hollis Anderson Mike Cook
Telecommunications Equipment Roger Spiehs Bradley Logan
Utilities Dustin Kotik Roger Spiehs
Window Treatment/Wall Coverings Dustin Kotik Sara Luther