Author: Procurement

Microsoft Select Catalog Now Available

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To assist ITS with the distribution of Microsoft Select licenses, Procurement Services has launched a HuskyBuy catalog.  This catalog will allow staff to purchase select Microsoft software more efficiently, while ensuring ITS is notified and able to properly assist with support and installation.  For more information read these instructions https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26350747673.

HuskyBuy Tip! Update Your Ship to Address

At times you may want to update your ship to address for proper delivery of your goods. This guide will help you to change your ship to address and save a favorite address for future use.

Learn about Update Ship to Address and more from our HuskyBuy Training Job Aid Webpage.

After reading these topics and you still need assistance, please either call 860.486.2289 or email huskybuysupport@uconn.edu.

HuskyBuy Tip! Finalize Your PO Revision

When revising your purchase order, verify that the changes are reflected correctly in the PO. When you are done editing, go to the 3 Dot Actions Menu list at the top right of the PO, and select Finalize Revision from the list.

Learn about Purchase Order Amendments/Revisions and more from our HuskyBuy Training Job Aid Webpage.

After reading these topics and you still need assistance, please either call 860.486.2289 or email huskybuysupport@uconn.edu.

New Exclusive Promotional Items Catalog Supplier

The University of Connecticut is excited to announce a new partnership with John Michael Associates, Inc. (JMA) of Newington, CT to exclusively manage the Promotional Products and Apparel purchases for internal stakeholders at UConn beginning July 1, 2022. UConn and JMA are proud to partner to provide Promotional Products and Apparel with best-in-class service in adherence with UConn’s Brand Standards, Vendor Code of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights standards.

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Annual Year-End Deadlines

The annual notice of financial year-end deadlines for contracts, commitments, expenditures and other transactions is located at the following link: Fiscal Year-End Deadlines 6/30/2022. Your attention to and assistance in meeting these deadlines are necessary to ensure an orderly closing of University financial records and the audit of the financial statements that ensues following the close.  As with any close of a fiscal year, the Finance team members are committed to assisting you with your procurement and reimbursement needs.  We will continue to process all documents in accordance with Federal, State and University requirements, in support of operational, educational and research activities during this period.

Ethyl Alcohol Purchases

Whether ordering from Greenfield Global (Pharmco), Fisher, Sigma or other HuskyBuy vendors, all ethyl alcohol purchases require the following handling:

Orders are placed in HuskyBuy, Central Warehouse no longer supplies.

Assign Commodity Code 85, Chemicals.

For Storrs locations, use CS CHEM ship to address unless the order is for the Chemistry Dept.  (see Chemical Orders Job Aid on the HuskyBuy Job Aid webpage.)

Order MUST include  “PERMIT # TF-CT-7 IS A VALID PERMIT” keyed to the “Notes to Supplier” field or the ”Product Description Field” following the product description detail.  The vendor may not process your order without this statement clearly detailed on the PO .

Greenfield Global contact info:  www.pharmcoaaper.com, Phone: 1-800-456-1017, orders are submitted in HuskyBuy via Goods & Services Form.

Fisher Sci & Sigma – refer to HuskyBuy punchout for ordering.

HuskyBuy Broadcast – Ready Refresh is “ready” to serve you!

As the University community comes back on to campus, you may discover that your water cooler service was disrupted and needs to be reinstated with Ready Refresh.

For the fastest resolution, you are welcome to give Ready Refresh a call at (844) 855-4596 on weekdays 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM.  You can also email Ready Refresh at Routesalessupport@waters.nestle.com for any account assistance.  Remember to always have your account # available.  You can download and print out this Ready Refresh Enterprise Information Document with this information and post in your office for convenience.

If you would like to review the Water Cooler Guideline, please visit:  Water_Cooler_Guideline.pdf

DATTCO Exclusive Motorcoach Transportation Provider

Beginning July 1, 2021, the University partnered with DATTCO as its exclusive motorcoach transportation provider.

As we move through the Fall semester, we encourage any groups on campus looking to book motor coach travel to do so as far in advance as possible, preferably as many as 45-60 days in advance. Any bookings done inside of 30 days to travel can present significant operational challenges.

To book motor coach bus transportation with DATTCO, please visit https://uconnquotes.dattco.com/ to obtain a quote. Once the quote is received, process a requisition using the Goods and Services form in HuskyBuy and attach the quote along with the business purpose for the trip. Continue reading