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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
Appliance purchases are typically only allowable on State funds when needed for conferences or workshops sponsored by UA, training events, research use, or to replace original building equipment in breakrooms or kitchens. Otherwise, approval from Purchasing is required. Approval from Purchasing is required for the purchase of all ice machines, regardless of purpose or use.…
With the fall semester beginning soon, trips requiring a charter bus will be made. If you are aware of an upcoming trip, please be sure to get your request in as early as possible. During the fall semester, buses book up quickly and are more difficult to secure due to the various sporting events happening,…
The Procurement Services Contract Vendor Fair was held at the Student Center Ballroom on April 9th. We had a wonderful turnout of campus faculty and staff members who were able to interact with many of our contract vendors and internal UA departments. Attendees were also able to enjoy the available food and participate in door…
As of December 2023, Airgas cannot accept credit card information sent on an electronic order in order to both protect the user and remain PCI compliant. After placing an order through the Airgas punchout catalog, you will receive a one-time use email from Airgas requesting to add a Payment Method. The SnapPay/PayByLink will be sent…
In an effort to assist departments with selecting utility carts that can be used safely on and near campus, Fleet Management has implemented a new Utility Cart Request Form. This must be completed prior to purchasing a utility cart. Additionally, Fleet Management and Risk Management have updated the Utility Cart Policy which is now shorter…
