Vendors

Please click here for important vendor information concerning the COVID-19 Outbreak.

Members of the Columbia University Facilities and Operations team work with a wide variety of vendors covering construction, maintenance and other industries, including general contractors, single trade contractors, as well as technical and creative consultants. The team also works closely with Columbia University Construction Facilities Sourcing, who help to identify sourcing opportunities and strategies that meet our operational and financial goals. 

Prospective and current vendors

Please become familiar with four key pages of resources, instructions and policies, including the following: 

Become a Vendor

The basics on how to start working with Columbia University Facilities and Operations

Expectations and Requirements

What a vendor needs to know about working at Columbia

Key Resources for Existing Vendors

Explore the main resources available to current vendors

Minority-, Women- and Locally Owned Business Enterprises

Learn about diversity initiatives

Quick Links

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How to submit an invoice (PDF)

Instructions on how to submit an invoice to Facilities and Operations

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Check on an existing invoice

Inquire by using the email link above or call 212-854-6679.

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Insurance requirements

Review insurance requirements and send certificate of insurance (see sample) to CUFOCOI@columbia.edu.

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Opportunities for Minority-, Women- and Locally owned Business Enterprises
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Explore policies

University policies applicable to vendors, from safety to ethics and more

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Consult the design requirements

For design professionals and contractors

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Compliance guidelines and procedures (PDF)

The key specific procedures required of contractors, along with campus-specific guidelines

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Review the onboarding guidelines (PDF)