Lowe's 7% Discount Now Available - 10/10/19

Purchasing Services has negotiated with Lowe's a new 7% in-store discount for UVM purchases. Purchasers will use a key fob at the time of purchase to receive the discount. High-volume users will be provided with a departmental fob. Fobs are also available for single use and can be signed out for a 2-hour block through the Purchasing Services office or the Disbursement Center. This offer is available at both the Essex and South Burlington locations.

At the Lowe’s checkout, scan the fob, provide UVM’s Account # 802-656-3131 for tax exemption to the cashier and use your PurCard to maximize UVM's purchasing power - which impacts future discounts and benefits.

New Purchasing Contract Review Process Available

The new process to initiate the review of any non-IT contracts in now available through our Footprints system. Non-IT contracts are those (e.g., service agreements, quotes, estimates, proposals, terms and condition documents, etc.) that are currently sent directly to Contract Analyst Wendy Spargo or Purchasing for review. See Contract Review for more information

Local Moving Services Contracts - 7/19/19

Airgas Supply price updates - 7/18/19

Due to changing market conditions and product availability there will be a price increase on Helium products ordered from Airgas Supply. These new prices go into effect 8/1/19. Please refer to the contracted supplier list (Excel) for the updated prices.

Vermont Tent Company Contract - 7/17/19

UVM has partnered with Vermont Tent Company as our mandated tent supplier for Chittenden County. Under this contract, Vermont Tent is extending a 12% discount on all orders. The 12% discount extends to all items purchased or rented, but excludes special orders and fees for labor, delivery, damage waivers, fuel, and permits. Contact Marie Bouffard in Purchasing Services or Mike Lubas at Vermont Tent Company.

Uniform Guidance Purchasing Requirements on Sponsored Projects