Affordable Linens of Pittsburgh

Commodity:
Event Production Services
Classification:
Silver
Local & Small:
Both
PPD:
Yes
PA Supplier:
Yes
Uniform Guidance:
Yes

Products/Services

Linens rentals including:

  • Linen
  • Lab coat
  • Uniform
  • Gym Towel
  • Microfiber Cloth
  • Mop Head Rentals

Purchasing Method

  1. Review Affordable Linens of Pittsburgh’s Event Production Services Scope of Services, Equipment and Services List (shipping costs provided here) and Price List, which shows the contracted options and discounts available through  Affordable Linens of Pittsburgh (please note the highlighted areas showing payment terms, delivery fees and discounts).
  2. Contact Affordable Linens of Pittsburgh (Affordable Linens) to schedule equipment and service using the contact information listed below.
  3. Affordable Linens will send a quote for department approval and signature. The department will need to send the signed quote to the Affordable Linens personnel who they ordered from. Once the quote is signed and delivered to Affordable Linens, the department is contractually obligated to fulfill payment for the order. Delivery instructions and locations can then be decided and agreed upon.
    • Quote Requirements: All quotes should reference that the terms of the quote are from the University-wide Contracted Supplier agreement executed between the parties and reference contract number FY2025-24408-ConSA.
  4. Equipment must be inspected and accepted by the department following delivery. The department assumes full responsibility for the equipment until it is returned and shall be responsible for the full value of the equipment that is not returned, or returned in a damaged, defective, or otherwise inappropriate condition. In addition, the department must use and operate the equipment in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Payment for Affordable Linens of Pittsburgh Invoice

  1. Within seven days following the event, Affordable Linens will send an invoice to the department. Payment terms shall be immediate pay upon University receipt of undisputed invoice.
    • Invoice requirements: All invoices should reference that the terms of the invoice are from the University-wide Contracted Supplier agreement executed between the parties and reference the contract number FY2025-24408-ConSA.
  2. Submit a Contract Payment form from the specialty form choices in the PantherExpress System to submit your invoice for payment.
    • Complete the Vendor Information as follows:
      • Select Affordable Linens of Pittsburgh as the supplier.          
      • Select contract# FY2025-24408-ConSA as the contract.
    • Complete the Contract Information as instructed.
    • Complete the Additional Information by attaching the invoice as the internal attachment.
  3. Once the PO is created, make sure to “Create an Invoice” on the PO to submit the invoice for payment.

Please contact Melissa Vrana, Procurement Specialist, with any questions about these instructions.

Supplier Contacts

University of Pittsburgh

Melissa Vrana, M.Ed., CPSM
Procurement Specialist

Programs and Designations

Green Program (All hangers are recycled and all linen bags are made from recycled plastic water bottles, which reduces their plastic and waste footprint by approximately 65%.)