Frequently Asked Questions for Vendors

What is Tigerbuy?
Tigerbuy is the University's new on-line bidding and eprocurement system.

I am already a registered vendor; do I have to register in Tigerbuy?
If you registered with the University prior to November 13, 2006, you will need to register through Tigerbuy to receive bid opportunities. Register here.

If I need additional information regarding the Tigerbuy initiative, whom do I contact?
Submit questions/comments to purchasing@memphis.edu or contact a Procurement staff member at 901.678.2265.

What is the bid threshold?
$50,000 and above – sealed bid solicited from a minimum of 15 vendors or the number of vendors on the University vendor list.
$10,000 - $49,999 – informal bid solicited from a minimum of 3 qualified vendors.

Do you make exceptions for late bids?
No.

ATTENTION: Pursuant to The University of Memphis Policy GE2021-Conflict of Interest “Employees shall not use their positions to secure anything of value, or any financial gain or personal benefit, that would not ordinarily accrue to them in the performance of their official duties or through personal, non-University connected activities. University employees shall avoid external commitments that significantly interfere with employees’ duties to the University and diverge from the best interests of the University”.

Also, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-4-103 provides that “It is hereby declared unlawful for any state official or employee to bid on, sell or offer for sale, any merchandise, (services), equipment or similar commodity, to the state of Tennessee during the tenure of such official’s or employee’s office or employment, or for six (6) months thereafter, or to have any interest in the selling of same to the state”.