The Federal Government has recently updated its Simplified Acquisition threshold required for a public bid from $250,000 to $350,000. Accordingly, we have made changes to HuskyBuy and our various websites and resources to reflect this change.
In practice, it allows three quotes to be obtained for Suppliers funded by Sponsored Programs initiatives for purchases between $25,000 and $350,000, instead of $25,000 to $250,000.
Please contact Procurement with any questions regarding this change.
In July 2023, Procurement introduced an exception review process in HuskyBuy to ensure that purchases of software using the ProCard were reviewed by Procurement and IT Security.
To further improve efficiency and transparency, effective immediately, a newly designed software pre-review process will now occur in Kuali Build instead of HuskyBuy.
We have provided instructions to guide cardholders through the Pro Card training process for new and renewed cards in the Procurement Card drop down on our website. These new steps are designed to make it easier to understand how to complete the training successfully. If you have any questions or need clarification, please reach out to pcard@uconn.edu.
We’re excited to announce that Contracts+ is now available for use. Contracts+ is a dramatically improved contracting module which will improve operational efficiency within the Procurement department and provide much greater contract visibility to the University community.
What’s New for You:
To ensure proper oversight and compliance with University policies, state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, Human Resources will now be involved in the approval process for HuskyBuy transactions (including requisitions and purchase orders) with temporary staffing agencies. This collaboration will ensure that temporary staffing agencies are utilized appropriately and is being implemented to mitigate risk. For further information, please contact the HR Workforce Solutions team at workforce@uconn.edu.
As shared in our FY26 orders announcement in March, the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services has confirmed that General Letter 71 will be substantially revised, and its sourcing exemptions will no longer apply as of July 1.
Previously, General Letter 71 allowed state agencies—including the University—to bypass competitive bidding for certain purchases, such as software renewals and hotel/event venues. These exemptions enabled Procurement to assist departments in acquiring specific goods and services more quickly.
Effective July 1, 2025:
Procurement is working on new policies to help streamline certain purchases. In the meantime, departments are encouraged to:
If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Procurement.
All Pro-Card transactions with a posting date of June 13 and prior will be considered FY25 transactions. There will be a shortened June CBS report, with an end date of 6/13/25, which will include transactions with the posting date of May 24th – June13th only. The June report must be submitted by the cardholder and approved by the appropriate fiscal officer no later than June 23, 2025. You can continue to reallocate and attach supporting documentation to the transactions as they come into Concur. However, please remember, the July CBS report will have a longer time period and will include the posting dates of June 14th – July 23rd and cannot be submitted until July 26th. All transactions on the July statement will be considered FY26.
Have you ever wanted to reimburse travel expenses for a speaker at a seminar you put on? Or have you ever needed to refund a ticket holder for an event that was cancelled? You may have logged into HuskyBuy and thought, “Wait… do I reimburse or provide a refund using HuskyBuy or Concur?” Procurement and Accounts Payable would like to help you by clarifying any confusion between reimbursements and refunds you may have. We also want to take this opportunity to inform you with whom and when you should provide reimbursements and refunds.
With the help of UConn Travel, Accounts Payable, Procurement’s Center of Excellence has put together this guide to help you determine your best avenue to reimburse or refund appropriately.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is excited to announce that Staples will be joining our team of office supply vendors!
Staples will provide UConn with competitive pricing, exceptional customer service, and fast & free delivery on all of their office supply products. Take advantage of their product offerings through their on-line catalog, which is anticipated to go live in HuskyBuy on Monday February 24, 2025.
With the expansion of international activities and research projects at the University, Procurement, Export Control, and Tax and Compliance have noted increased concerns from departments regarding international shipping, such as customs-related delays.
Here are some helpful reminders and considerations for international shipping: