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Procurement and Business Services

Bidding

Clemson University is a State Agency, and as such, we adhere to the South Carolina Code of Laws. The State's standard bidding instructions require that each offeror certify that it has and will comply with, and has not, and will not, induce a person to violate the ethics laws appearing in Title 8, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Access a complete copy of South Carolina's ethics statutes for further information.

Clemson University’s bidding system is Ion Wave. Ion Wave is an open registration system that allows potential and current suppliers to view and submit bids for current bid opportunities.

Important Notice: Submittal of a bid constitutes acceptance of the bidding terms and conditions. Acceptance of an order from Clemson University constitutes acceptance of all the purchasing terms and conditions associated with the type of order. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Current Clemson University Bidding and Purchasing Terms and Conditions can be found on this website.

  • What is the difference between buyWays and Ionwave?

    buyWays is our eProcurement system, which is not open for public use, and registration is by invitation only. buyWays is used for shopping and payments. Ionwave is Clemson University’s bidding system, which is open to the public and used for bidding. Each system is separate.

  • I registered in Ionwave. Why am I not active for shopping? 

    Ionwave bidding system and buyWays eProcurement systems are not directly linked. Registration in one system does not mean you have registered in both systems. If you have been awarded a bid and are a new supplier, you will receive an invitation to register.