What's New
New Ordering Procedure
New procedure for ordering stationery, business cards and
envelopes.
Background Check Fee
In accordance with UConn Health Center Policy No. 2001-3 and
applicable federal and state laws, the UConn Health Center
Public Safety Department shall conduct security background
investigations and federal sanctions checks on all contractor
and supplier employees prior to commencing work on Health Center
premises.
Effective July 1, 2008, the UConn Health Center Public Safety
Department shall institute a fee of $75.00 for each background
check completed. The fee is payable in advance and shall
accompany the submission of the Background Information Sheet.
Important Information for the UConn
Health Center Research Community
The Department of Homeland Security has
identified a list of 300 Chemicals of
Interest that require strict monitoring at
all U.S. Research Institutions.
Effective immediately, all chemical order
requisitions must be submitted in the
following format in FRS:
1. Chemical order requisitions are to be
submitted solely (not combined with non-chemical
supplies or apparatus).
Note: Requisitions may contain multiple chemicals to
be ordered.
2. The first line of the description
field (of the 254 screen) must state the
Chemical Name.
3. The second line of the description
field (of the 254 screen) must state the CAS#
in the following format: CAS# XXXXX-XX-X.
4. If your material is a mixture and does not
have a unique chemical abstract number enter
0000-00-0 on the CAS# line.
Note: These materials will be reviewed to attain
proper clearance.
Upon receipt, Procurement will review the
requisition and proceed in accordance with the new
guidelines.
For additional information, please refer to the
following links:
For questions, please call Liz Pokorski,
Research Safety, at 860-679-2723 or Matt Larson,
Assistant Director of Procurement, at
860-679-1775.
Potential Delays in Processing Purchase Orders
Recently, the Legislature has enacted Public Act
07-245 and Public Act 07-142 requiring all suppliers
conducting state business to sign-off on a
Non-discrimination certification:
Certification to accompany all State
contracts, regardless of type, term, cost, or
value., pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes
§4a-60(a)(1) and § 4a-60a(a)(1), as amended by
Public Act 07-245 and Section 9(a)(1) and
10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142.
Many corporations have refused, requiring UConn
Health Center to apply for waivers from CHRO.
Unfortunately, this requirement has resulted in
delays in processing a variety of orders at various
dollar values. We recognize the unique business
requirements for UConn Health Center Research,
Clinical, Dental, CMHC and Facilities Management
Operations. We ask for your patience as we
facilitate solutions to address your procurement
needs.
Please call Matt Larson, Assistant Director of
Procurement, at 860-679-1775 for updates on our
efforts and for specific situations that require
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