Computer and Software Purchases

Information Technology Purchases

Questions regarding the purchase of IT products should be directed to:

Kevin Crutchfield
IT Purchasing Specialist
ECU Materials Management

Adobe Products

Computer Intelligence Association (CIS) is the Adobe Reseller.

Pricing: www.ciacentral.com/ncadobe
Order using your ProCard: call Toll free: 1-877-843-2421

Quote Requests: sales@ciacentral.com

CIA accepts both ProCard and Purchase Orders. If ordering through PORT using a Non- Catalog form, the Vendor is set up as Digital Info Serv LLC.

Other Software and IT Contracts

The Office of Information Technology Services in Raleigh has established Contracts for software, IT components, etc.

Go to http://www.its.state.nc.us/ITProcurement/TermContracts/TContracts.asp

NOTE that these contracts are mainly convenience contracts and are not mandatory; however, in some cases they offer better pricing with educational discounts along with free shipping and personal service.

**The Computers stated under 204A are NOT allowed unless approved per the process under the Combined Pricing Initiative stated under Computers below.

The two main contracts utilized on campus under this site are to purchase:

Microsoft Software Select Products & Printers

Technology Vendors in PORT

Please check the PORT Punch-out for more technology vendors that are on contract. It is suggested that departments should compare pricing between vendors to obtain the best price.

COMPUTERS

Combined Pricing Initiative Announce: PROCARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS:

On July 1, 2010, new purchasing procedures were implemented by UNC General Administration for PC desktop and laptop computers. These new procedures are a required mandate of all of the UNC institutions. This new bulk IT purchasing program is called the Combined Pricing Initiative (CPI). The program was instituted to reduce expenses by taking advantage of the combined purchasing power of the 16 campuses and to meet new requirements of the North Carolina legislation. The new program will require some changes in purchasing procedures. An overview of the CPI program can be found at http://www.ecu.edu/itcs/purchasing/cpi.cfm.

At this time, the program does not apply to Apple computers or tablets from any vendor. However, departments MAY NOT USE their ProCard, purchases should be made through PORT.

The three primary vendors selected are Dell, Hewlett Packard, and Lenovo. DELL products are available through the Dell punch-out catalog in PORT.

For ECU to receive the management flexibility to process exceptions, an exception process must be created by ECU and approved by UNC General Administration. ITCS is working with Materials Management and going through the process of approval through our IT governance structure. In the interim, handling of exceptions through Materials Management will occur on a case-by case-basis. We appreciate your support and patience as we work through this change in business practice.

If you have any questions, please contact Greg Hargett (hargettg@ecu.edu or 328.9111).

NOTE: All Standard and Non-Standard computer orders are placed through the ECU PORT MarketPlace system - NO VOUCHERS, PERSONAL REIMBURSEMENTS, OR PROCARD PURCHASES ALLOWED.

All Non-Standard computer orders will use the PORT Computer Request form found in Favorites -> University Forms.