We’re thrilled to announce that our strategic partner, Grainger, is offering an incredible opportunity for Xcel Energy customers in Colorado! Through the Xcel Colorado Midstream Utility Rebate Program, eligible customers can now receive automatic rebates when purchasing select LED products — with no paperwork required!
New Apple devices have arrived! As of March 12th, our strategic partner CDW-G is in the process of updating the CU-Marketplace catalog to include the latest Apple releases. This includes the newest versions of the iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio—all rolling out throughout this week.
When making purchases at CU, it’s important to understand the difference between Continuity of Service and a University Standard Sole Source to ensure compliance and efficiency. Here’s a quick guide to help you determine which option is appropriate for your purchase.
Is there an easy way to purchase goods and services from suppliers if they don’t have a punch out catalog or any other CU awarded contract? Yes, you can use a cooperative agreement!
Some of the most frequently observed violations of Procurement Cardholders are outlined here along with information on how to prevent these issues. Procurement Cardholders are encouraged to regularly review the Procurement Card Handbook as well as relevant university policies to ensure all purchases comply with the applicable requirements.
Effective February 1, additional campus-level approval will be required on Procurement Card applications and/or critical account updates (limit changes, org updates, etc.) submitted by affiliate fiscal staff or any other non-employee affiliate/person of interest (POI).
TSA agents will be required to enforce the REAL ID standards for traveler identification beginning on May 7, 2025. Learn more about the change and how to check your readiness here.
As part of our continuous efforts to streamline and improve our procurement processes, we are sharing additional information regarding the use of commodity codes for IT software.
As we begin the spring semester, it is important to plan for Fiscal Year End on June 30th. We see a surge in procurement and contract requests toward the end of the fiscal year, which can delay processing if deadlines are missed. To ensure your requests are completed on time, please adhere to the following deadlines. Missing these dates may result in approvals after July 1st, affecting your department’s operations.
University of Colorado employees and students are invited to receive instant Marriott Bonvoy™ Silver Elite status and benefits. Register by December 31, 2025, to enjoy this exclusive offer.
