FedEx Office is a contracted University-Wide Agreement supplier, providing a comprehensive suite of print and ship services for the University of Michigan. With over 2,200 FedEx Office Print & Ship Center locations nationwide, University employees have easy access to a wide array of services, all while benefiting from negotiated University rates. Payment is streamlined through your 6-digit short code when using the UM account number.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center excels in both large and small format printing. For impactful displays, they offer large format options including posters, signs, and banners – available in both hanging and retractable styles – as well as surface graphics. For everyday document needs and professional materials, their small format printing services cover manuals, flyers, brochures, postcards, and presentations. Beyond printing, FedEx Office Print & Ship Center provides professional binding and finishing services to give your documents a polished look, and direct mail services to efficiently distribute your printed materials.
For University of Michigan personnel traveling to FedEx Office Hotel and Convention Center locations, it’s recommended to contact your account manager, Jim Dorgan, for specialized assistance to ensure seamless service and adherence to University agreements. Emphasizing sustainability, FedEx Office Print & Ship Center offers a variety of sustainable and fully recycled paper options, supporting the University’s green initiatives.
To explore the full range of services offered by FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, please visit: http://www.office.fedex.com. FedEx Office is also an eSettlement supplier, further simplifying the payment process.
Purchasing Guidelines for FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
Procurement best practices advise obtaining quotes from strategic suppliers to ensure the most competitive pricing for your print and ship needs. The University of Michigan provides a streamlined process for this through the Quote to Order (QTO) system.
Access the Quote to Order portal here: Quote to Order. Comprehensive job aids and login information are available within the portal to guide you through the quoting and ordering process.
Ordering from FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
All orders with FedEx Office Print & Ship Center must be placed through the Quote to Order (QTO) system, accessible at: https://procurement.umich.edu/u-m-employees/purchasing/ordering/quote-to-order/.
Please note: PCards and non-QTO purchase orders are not accepted for FedEx Office Print & Ship Center orders.
The QTO portal is designed to enhance efficiency, allowing you to request quotes from multiple suppliers, make informed supplier selections, maintain project records, facilitate communication via a project-specific message board, and easily retrieve historical project data. Access to the QTO portal requires a U-M ID and Kerberos password.
