Due to the current helium shortage, our primary contracted supplier, AirGas, notified UConn our allocation of liquid helium will be reduced, and a price increase of 30% will take affect November 1st. Based upon our known and understood demand requirements, this allocable amount will not sufficiently meet current research needs. We are faced with some difficult decisions regarding allocation and demand management. Continue reading
Procurement Services
Water Cooler Guidelines
FY20 Blanket Orders
Introducing SMBeConnect
Fraudulent Toner Activity Alert
Procurement Services has recently been made aware of fraudulent activity relating to the “alleged” purchase of toner, printing supplies and/or service. It appears that someone has been calling departments on campus to discuss a “placed” order and seeking to verify address delivery information. Please be advised that this is fraudulent and you should not provide such requested information. Continue reading
Uniform Guidance Implementation Update
Procurement Services has released an update regarding implementation of the new Uniform Guidance requirements for the department.
More about Uniform Guidance.
Sustainable Toner Program
Did you know that the 70% of all ink cartridges and 50% of all toner cartridges are not recycled and usually end up in a landfill or incinerator? Did you know that changing the selection of toner you purchase and how you dispose of your used cartridges can actually Continue reading
Procurement ListServ
Sign up for the Procurement ListServ to receive the latest information on updates to policies and procedures. In order to register, please go to https://listserv.uconn.edu and find the ‘PROCUREMENT_SERVICES-L’ listserv. Click the link and follow the instructions to register.
Purchasing Card User’s Manual Updated with Purchasing and Spending Limits
February 7 2013 – The Purchasing Card User’s Manual has been updated to reflect new purchasing and spending limits. Please click here to access the User’s Manual.
Purchasing Card User’s Manual with Kuali Updates
March 22 2013 – The Purchasing Card User’s Manual has been updated to reflect new procedures due to the implementation of Kuali Financial System (KFS). Please click here to access the updated User’s Manual.