How Do I Buy...

Computer Supplies

Procurement Agent(s):
Jake Miller
Jason Utz

Description:

Iowa State has competitively bid contracts for software, peripherals and computer supplies through CDWG and B&H Photo.  University discounted pricing is available on cyBUY

For computers, tablets, servers, and laptops see the "How do I Buy" Computers page.

Contracts for computer supplies from the following suppliers can be accessed through ISU's cyBUY marketplace:

B&H Photo

CDW Government(CDWG)

Dell

Office Depot

Procurement Procedure:

To find the best way to procure the goods or services in this category,
please answer each of the following questions by clicking [yes] or [no].

Are the items available in the CDWG, Dell, B&H, Office Depot catalogs on cyBUY ?

[yes] [no]

Log in to Workday and purchase items through cyBUY.

[yes] [no]

Contact Procurement Services to see if items can be purchased on cyBUY or send a requistion to Procurement Services.

Log in to Workday and purchase items through cyBUY.

Is the total over your Purchasing Card limit?

[yes] [no]

Create a non-catalog requisition in Workday with any accompanying information about the requested purchase to Procurement Services (i.e. order form, quote, email from supplier, etc.). If you need assistance creating a non-catalog requisition in Workday, email the information to finance_delivery@iastate.edu.

Do you have an ISU Purchasing Card and will the supplier accept the card for the transaction?

[yes] [no]

Use Purchasing Card and provide receipts, business purpose and Worktag to your ISD by emailing to finance_delivery@iastate.edu or add the receipts to your PCV in Workday.

Create a non-catalog requisition in Workday with any accompanying information about the requested purchase to Procurement Services (i.e. order form, quote, email from supplier, etc.). If you need assistance creating a non-catalog requisition in Workday, email the information to finance_delivery@iastate.edu.