Purchasing IT equipment and related resources can be a daunting process.
The required approvals, vendors, contracts, standards compliance and processes can be
quite involved. Fortunately UMKC Information Services and
UM Procurement
work closely together to assist faculty in getting the products and services
they need for their teaching, research and service missions.
Buying IT Hardware and Software
UMKC Information Services offers purchasing
services and expertise such
as product consultation, vendor contracts, volume agreements, campus standards,
policy compliance, approval facilitation and
purchase/delivery processing. For more details on
current standards, guidelines and pricing, check out the
IT Hardware and
Software Resources sites.
Visiting the UMKC Bookstore RooTech at the
UMKC Bookstore has a nice variety of technology
items at attractive pricing. While normal
processes and policies apply, often the Bookstore can
provide a quick alternative to other purchasing venues.
Learning about UM Procurement
Faculty with many and varied equipment needs may find it
advisable to learn more of the technical details
surrounding UMKC procurement practices and policies.
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