Clickthrough Agreements, also known as Clickwrap, Click-Accept, and Click-To-Sign Agreements, are online contracts that users agree to by clicking a button or checking a box. The process of signing is replaced by the action of clicking. There is an increasing trend among vendors who require contracts to be “accepted” online instead of using electronic signatures. If…
The IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, the mileage rate paid to persons traveling in privately owned vehicles on official business for the state will be 70 cents per mile (up 3 cents from 2024). The updated mileage rate is available in Concur and on…
Event Equipment Rental, Service, and Event Supplies (UA24-106) encompasses a broad range of products and services essential for executing successful events. This includes renting items such as tents, tables, chairs, and other event essentials, ensuring every event has the necessary equipment for a seamless experience. Pope Tents is the primary vendor and should be contacted first…
If a purchase order is needed, you must submit your Purchase Order request in buyBAMA, obtain approval from all necessary approvers, and to Purchasing by Friday, December 13. This timeline will allow for adequate review and issuance before the break. Before any furniture orders can be placed, consult with Furnishings and Design by filling out a Designer Request form on…
Purchasing wants to hear what you have planned for 2025 and help guide departments when you are mapping out timelines and procurements for the upcoming year. We are happy to review departmental spending and past supplier performance, account for forecasted changes, and help your department make informed purchasing decisions. Planning for fiscal year 2025 will…
Year-end is a great time to reflect on accomplishments and successes, and as we look back on 2024, we realize that you are a huge part of how those came to be. Whether it was working on contracts, buyBama purchases, P-Card purchases, or reconciliations, not to mention travel, UA Gift Card requests, invoices, POs, or…
Capitalization of Moveable Equipment Effective October 1, 2024, and in accordance with federal regulations, the threshold for capitalization of moveable equipment will increase from an acquisition value of $5,000 to an acquisition value of $10,000. In Banner and Concur, account names will change to reflect the increased threshold. Please be aware of this change and…
With FY2024 ending in a few short weeks, it is important to note the below dates to ensure that Procurement Services can process all orders and post all transactions to Banner within the Financial Accounting deadlines: Banner Encumbrances will roll forward on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Procurement Services is pleased to announce Andrea Tyner as our new Director of Purchasing. Andrea has served as a Contract Specialist in Construction Contracts & Compliance for the last four years. Please help us congratulate Andrea on her new position.
It has been one month since we launched our updated Procurement Contract Portal, and we would like to express our appreciation for your patience as we address the challenges associated with software updates. Here are a few important tips for logging in for the first time: Additionally, an updated Contract Portal User Guide is available just…
