Overview
The information below is to assist campus faculty and staff when purchasing university computer hardware.
Op8.16 Procurement Procedures
All requisitions or payment requests for purchases of new hardware and software are required to be reviewed, approved, and documented by the Office of Information Services. Documentation must be submitted with the requisition payment request.
Purchasing Campus-Standard Hardware
The majority of IT purchases are for campus-standard devices. Campus standards are based on what is required for day-to-day productivity, establishing licensing agreements with vendors, and volume purchasing to reduce costs.
Steps to purchasing Campus-Standard hardware
- Request Budget Buy for pre-approved campus-standard hardware purchase.
The following have been approved for purchase by the Office of Information Service and are available for purchase via budget transfer. See Campus Standard Devices and Specifications for details on each of these items.
- Laptops
- All-In-One PCs
- Desktops
- iMacs, MacBooks
- iPads (limited use cases)
- Monitors
- Laptop Docks
- UPS battery surge-protectors
Purchasing Non-Standard (Custom) Hardware
It is understood that non-standard or specialized devices may be required for some departments or campus users. When requesting non-standard hardware, please include the reason this system is required and why a standard system will not suffice.
Steps to purchasing Non-Standard (Custom) hardware
- Request Quote
- Complete Information Services Request for Non-Standard Hardware Form
- Complete Procurement/Requisition Process
- Complete Computer Setup/Install Request once computer arrives
References
Banner requisition
Procurement Services
Policy Library - Procurement Service
Eligibility
This service is available to all university Faculty or Staff.
Cost
There is no charge to request or use this service but there may be costs for the purchase of requested equipment.