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Certificates of Insurance

As a friendly reminder, any vendor coming onto campus must provide a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) prior to their arrival.The COI must: This is a critical step in ensuring that all third-party vendors meet our risk management and liability standards. If you have any questions or need assistance verifying a vendor’s insurance documentation, please…


Big Changes for the VDS and PSA

Effective June 1, 2025, the Professional Services Agreement and Vendor Disclosure Statement will now be submitted through the Procurement Contract Portal, Agiloft.   Also, effective June 1, 2025, Vendor Disclosure Statements are no longer required for contracts/agreements of all types that are less than $75,000. Please direct all VDS questions to acctspay@ua.edu.  Please direct all PSA questions…


Campus Reminders

Purchasing has a new website to help guide you through your purchase of Uniforms. Non-F&O departments may contact Cintas directly to place orders. If you have any questions, please reach out to purchasing@ua.edu. Remember, Branding and Licensing forms must be completed before placing your order.


Procurement Vendor Fair 2025

Please join us on March 25, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:30 p.m. as Procurement Services hosts a Contract Vendor Fair in the Student Center Ballroom. Many of our current Contract Vendors will be on hand to showcase the products and services they provide for the University. We will have food and door prizes. We…


Event Equipment Rental, Service & Event Supplies

Event Equipment Rental, Service, and Event Supplies (UA24-106) encompasses a broad range of products and services essential for executing successful events. This includes renting items such as tents, tables, chairs, and other event essentials, ensuring every event has the necessary equipment for a seamless experience. Pope Tents is the primary vendor and should be contacted first…


Planning for Holiday Breaks

The holiday season is approaching quickly! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but it’s never too early to plan for the University’s Winter Holiday break, which will run from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. To ensure that bids are processed before the break, please submit your bid requests to Purchasing no later than…


Planning your Purchases for Fiscal Year 2025: A Strategic Approach

Fiscal Year 2025 is here! We can’t wait to help with your procurement plan to meet your needs, reach your goals, and help ensure smooth operations and cost savings. Purchasing wants to hear what you have planned for 2025 and help guide departments when you are mapping out timelines and procurements for the upcoming year.…


From Financial Accounting: Capitalization of Moveable Equipment

Effective October 1, 2024, and in accordance with federal regulations, the threshold for capitalization of moveable equipment will increase from an acquisition value of $5,000 to an acquisition value of $10,000.  In Banner and Concur,  account names will change to reflect the increased threshold.  Please be aware of this change and use the correct account…


New Director of Purchasing

Procurement Services is pleased to announce Andrea Tyner as our new Director of Purchasing. Andrea has served as a Contract Specialist in Construction Contracts & Compliance for the last four years. Please help us congratulate Andrea on her new position.


Fiscal Year-End 2024 Reminder

With FY2024 ending in a few short weeks, it is important to note the below dates to ensure that Procurement Services can process all orders and post all transactions to Banner within the Financial Accounting deadlines: • New bids should have been requested by Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. • buyBama Purchase Orders…


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