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…
While software purchases should be treated like other purchases in regards to the University’s Purchasing Guidelines, there are some unique aspects to consider. Please see tips below for software purchases: Always check UA OIT’s software catalog first to see if the software you are seeking, or a similar tool, is already available. If you, or someone else in…
With only about 10 weeks remaining in the Spring semester, now is the time to be thinking about products or services you need to order for summer projects. By planning ahead, you can avoid any unanticipated delays that can be caused by extended lead times. Purchasing manages over 200 approved, standing contracts that cover a wide variety of products…
