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…
We are excited to share that we have added a new Catalog Vendor to the buyBAMA eProcurement system. Consolidus offers promotional products and is licensed to work with The University of Alabama. Their custom site is now available in buyBAMA, under the General section. While they are a contract vendor for the University, you are…
Please join us on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as Procurement Services hosts a Contract Vendor Fair in The University of Alabama Student Center Ballroom from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM. 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…
Just a reminder as the new Fall semester begins, the University has established a new process to enable departments to purchase items from Sam’s Club. Departments will NO LONGER be required to pick up a Sam’s Club UA Membership Card from the Procurement Services Building. Departments may now purchase their own Sam’s Club Membership for departmental use…
Have you ever wondered, “why is Purchasing concerned about that”, when you are trying to order something? Here is a behind the scenes look at just some of the things Purchasing has to consider when approving a purchase. First, we must consider the State of Alabama bid laws. These laws were created in an attempt…
Well, the answer to that question is that any Purchasing staff member will be glad to help you! But, Purchasing does have a resource available that can help identify the best Senior Buyer to help you. Purchasing maintains a Buyer Commodities list that can be accessed from Purchasing’s staff directory webpage. The commodity list can assist with identifying the…
