Our Mission

The office of Procurement and Contracts is committed to:

  • Providing the best service possible to the university community while expediting the procurement of goods and services
  • Authorizing contracts on any commodity/service being purchased by Mississippi State University
  • Securing competitive quotes and bids to obtain maximum value from the expenditures of university funds
  • Coordinating the procurement of goods and services for academic, administrative, and research departments of the university
  • Ensuring compliance with state laws, state regulations, and university policy
  • Maintaining professionalism by Procurement and Contracts personnel
  • Maintaining reputable relations with vendors that service the university
  • Developing new sources of supplies and equipment to assure university departments have an adequate number of vendors from which to obtain supplies, equipment, and services
  • Abiding by the National Association of Educational Procurement's code of ethics.


Contact Information

McArthur Hall, 6th Floor

Mississippi State University
Procurement and Contracts
P.O. Box 5307
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Mailstop: 9718

Hours of Operation: M-F 8am - 5pm

Phone: 662-325-2550
Fax: 662-325-8640

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