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 |