Procurement
Welcome
Our main priority is to provide the campus community with customer service and guidance when it comes to making purchases to ensure your department needs are met. We are responsible for ensuring federal, state, local, and grant funds are allocated in accordance with not only our TAMUK Procurement Policies and Procedures, but also the Texas A&M University System, the State of Texas and the Federal Government. A goal of ours is to assist you through the procurement cycle while adhering to and exceeding the ethical and professional standards as State of Texas employees.
State Contracts and Cooperative Purchasing
Common Campus Vendors List (PDF)
FAQs
How do I...
1. Requisition something to be purchased?
2. Get a FedEx Shipping Express Service account?
3. Get a Sales Tax Exemption Form?
4. Order Business Cards/Letterheads/Envelopes?
1. Requisitioning Something To Be Purchased
a. Refer to the ordering plan “Purchasing Quick Reference Guide.”
Precautions:
i. A requisition is not a purchase order. It is notification from your department to SSGS that assistance is needed to complete an order for goods or services.
ii. Use an R-doc if the purchase is expected to be over the $5,000 bid threshold; also, use an R-doc if it is a HEF purchase, if it is a purchase from the State Term Contract, or if you are not sure who to buy from.
iii. NEVER GIVE A R-DOC # TO A VENDOR.
b. Scan your quote and any other pertinent information in Laserfiche Workflow, which can be accessed by the SSGS purchaser that will eventually process your order.
Please Note:
i. Closing the document will insure that the funds are encumbered, even if you do not route the document until later.
ii. Until you submit the document for routing, the Requisition can be reopened (screen 258) and modified. After it is routed, it must be rejected back to the creator in order to make changes.
iii. Use screen 914 to track the progress of the requisition.
2. Creating a FedEx Shipping Account
To get the best pricing for your shipping, you must set up your department’s account using the following steps:
- Go to this web page
- Click on Find a Contract
- Click on Higher Ed Contracts
- Scroll down and find FedEx Services, click on its icon
- Scroll down to the Getting Started section, click on "application"
- Select “We are a new FedEx customer.”
- Type in “Texas A&M Univ – Kingsville” as your institution
- Fill in the rest of the form with your department’s information
- In the eCommerce Information section, please respond “No”
- Submit the application and wait for e-mail verification of your account
3. Getting a Sales Tax Exemption Form
a. The Sales Tax Exemption Form can be accessed here.
4. Ordering Business Cards, Letterheads, and Envelopes
To use FedExOffice to order online you will need access to their online Docstore. If you are not already set to use FedExOffice Docstore please fill out the application forms and return them to our office.
a. Access the FedExOffice DocStore here.
b. Enter your Username and Password.
c. Select Business Cards and Stationary.
d. Select the desired icon (Business Cards, Letterhead, or Envelopes).
e. You will be taken to the site with all available options; select your preferred style.
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- Fill in all areas as required below
- All email addresses must be a TAMUK email address (personal emails are not permitted)
- Enter your FedEx/Kinko’s Card Number as the User Number
- Verify your information is correct and add to your cart
f. Either add more items to your cart, or checkout.
5. Ordering Office Supplies
To order Office Supplies online you will need access to the Summus/Staples Ordering Site. If you are not already set to use Summus/Staples please fill out the application forms and return them to our office.
a. Send an email to your supervisor requesting to be set up in the Summus system.
- Request the supervisor’s approval be indicated on the Summus Application Form and the email forwarded to Strategic Sourcing & General Services (procurement@tamuk.edu)
b. Our Summus Representative will create the account with an identification code and password, and send a “Welcome” email to the person making the request.
- A copy will also be directed to the SSGS administrator
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Please Note: A P-Card is required to process office supply orders. Orders cannot be placed with a P.O.
6. Ordering a Computer
a. TAMUK has standards established for computer purchases. They are configured with the University’s image that includes the MS Office Suite, Mcafee, Hummingbird, and other freeware.
- The PC comes with 5 year warranty and the Laptop comes with 4 year warranty
- If you need a more powerful system you will need to contact Bill Pedigo (bill.pedigo@tamuk.edu) in iTech for assistance
b. For Dell Computers, Products, or Accessories contact GTS Technology Solutions:
Ashley Ambroso Nicole Adams
Inside Sales Representative Sales Support
Phone: 512-681-6236 Phone: 512-981-6210
Fax: 512-452-0691 Fax: 512-452-0691
ashley.ambroso@gts-ts.com nicole.adams@gts-ts.com
c. For Apple and MAC Products contact Apple Higher Education:
https://www.apple.com/education
Laura Vencill
HiEd Inside Account Executive
Phone: 512-674-6569
800-800-2775 x46569
d. For Lenovo Products contact:
Charlene Lawhun
Hybrid Account Executive
Phone: 919-874-3376
e. For any other computers, products, software, etc. contact CDW Higher Education:
Tim Reboletti
Account Manager
Phone: 312-547-2811
Toll Free: 877-698-5224
Fax: 312-752-3523
- To search for sales from a specific vendor, click here