The University recently issued a bid jointly with Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) in order to obtain direct contracts with IT suppliers and resellers. One of the primary goals of this joint effort was to use combined bargaining power to obtain best-in-class discount rates for commonly purchased IT goods and services across Connecticut’s public universities. Continue reading
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ACQUIRING COVID-19 PROTECTION ITEMS
Faculty, staff and researchers who cannot do their jobs from home and are approved by a department head or dean can submit requests through online web forms for face masks, hand sanitizer, pre-packaged disinfectant spray with paper towels and gloves through University Business Services. Other PPE can also be obtained during the normal procurement process through HuskyBuy. The provisions apply to employees at the Storrs and regional campuses, along with the agricultural extension offices. For additional information please visit : https://uconn.edu/public-notification/coronavirus/covid-19-campus-operations/
HuskyBuy Update – Temporary Ship to Home Address
Due to the need to keep specific University areas functioning, as a temporary measure critical purchases related to the furthering of education and research only can be shipped directly to other in-state (CT) locations (e.g. home) through HuskyBuy. When a CT off campus address is used, requisitions will come to Procurement for final approval, regardless of dollar amount or contract vendor. If the employee of the “ship-to” address wishes not to list their personal address, please list your local USPS, FedEx, or UPS location for “pick-up.” When purchasing items with a ProCard, items must be shipped to a UConn address and NOT to other locations (e.g. home). Continue reading
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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.
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.