WVNET’s Purchasing Department leverages collective buying power to secure cost-effective technology solutions for educational institutions and state agencies across West Virginia. We encourage all West Virginia businesses – including small, disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses – to participate in our purchasing opportunities.
Consortium Purchasing Power
Benefits
- Member of prestigious purchasing organizations:
- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
- National Association of Educational Buyers
- PEPPM Technology Cooperative Purchasing
- E&I Cooperative Services
- Omnia Partners
- Collective buying power yields significant cost savings
- Access to pre-negotiated contracts
- Volume pricing advantages
- Reduced procurement costs
- Streamlined purchasing processes
- Access to enterprise-level pricing
- Professional contract management
- Simplified budget planning
- Expert procurement guidance
Strategic Procurement Services
- Competitive bid management
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract administration
- Subscription and license management
- Service agreement administration
- Budget planning assistance
Getting Started
Contact our Purchasing Department to:
- Access consortium agreements
- Participate in bid opportunities
- Review current contracts
- Discuss service agreements
- Explore volume pricing
- Request procurement assistance
For detailed information about WVNET’s purchasing services, please contact us.
WVNET Purchasing Services
Bids and Contracts
Services for Institutions
Consortium Agreements
- Access to enterprise-level pricing
- Pre-vetted vendor relationships
- Simplified procurement process
- Transparent pricing structures
- Regular contract reviews
- Volume discount opportunities
Software Licensing
- Enterprise software agreements
- License consolidation
- Subscription management
- Account administration
- Usage tracking
- Renewal management
Contract Management
- Service agreement administration
- Clear documentation of services
- Detailed pricing structures
- Budget planning tools
- Regular review cycles
- Performance monitoring
For Vendors
Bid Opportunities
Vendor Participation
We actively encourage participation from all West Virginia businesses, including:
- Small businesses
- Disadvantaged businesses
- Minority-owned businesses
- Women-owned businesses
Our Business Office
Phil Snitz
Manager of Business Operations
Ext: 50483
Rebecca Clise
Business Accounts Administrator
Ext: 50472
Libby Cress
Accounting Assistant II
Ext: 50451
Elizabeth Vehse
Administrative Associate
Ext: 50487