University Employees
- Identify academic, research, and operational needs early
- Explore existing contracts, preferred suppliers, and campus resources
- Ensure compliance with university, state, and sponsor requirements
- Ensure that existing contractual relationships are managed effectively and efficiently
- Understand University and Supplier compliance obligations
- Benefit from suppliers familiar with campus processes and expectations
- Manage travel booking and expenses
- Understand negotiated rates, protections, and reporting tools
- Know how and when to use travel cards and procurement cards
Suppliers
- Learn how to register as a Jaggaer network supplier and maintain an active profile in HuskyBuy
- Understand UConn’s purchasing, contracting, and payment processes
- Comply with university, state, and regulatory requirements
- Compete for business through solicitations, bids, and sourcing events
- Understand solicitation requirements, timelines, and submission steps
- Stay informed about bid updates, addenda, and award notices
- Learn about the university’s commitment to inclusive and equitable sourcing
- Understand eligibility and certification requirements for diverse suppliers
- Connect with Procurement for guidance, outreach events, and resources
Employee Quick Links
12.8.25 | Bid Threshold Increases
Effective Oct 1, 2025, the Simplified Acquisition Threshold was raised from $250K to $350K. This should decrease the number of formal bids using grant funds. For more information see links below.
4.3.26 | Helium Shortage – Airgas Implements Force Majeure
Airgas, has declared a force majeure on helium shipments due to production suspensions resulting from the Iran war. Healthcare and other industries will be prioritized. Procurement is meeting w/Airgas this coming week to understand the allocations we will face under the force majeure. Â All helium orders will be reviewed by Airgas before processing to ensure our allocation will meet the demand. Reach out to Procurement’s Research Team for more information (https://draft.procurement.uconn.edu/people/).