Prior CTS Approval & Purchasing Requirements
Strict requirements are in place and must be adhered to when preparing to purchase technology equipment. Regardless of the type of funds you are using, prior approval is required by CTS. This process will ensure that equipment is compatible with existing campus systems and can be supported by CTS. Failure to comply may result in equipment that cannot be supported by CTS. There are three purchasing options depending upon type of equipment, use of State & IFR funding, use of alternative funding sources and equipment that can be purchased using P-cards. Questions and concerns can be addressed by calling the IT Service Desk (x4444) or the Procurement Services office. (x2140).
Prior CTS Approval & Web Procurement Equipment Purchases
Note: Use of P-cards is strictly prohibited when ordering any the following equipment:
- Computers (including laptops and tablets)
- Printers
- Servers
- Surveillance Equipment
- Desktop & Portable Telephones
Steps for Web Procurement Purchases (State and/or IFR funding)
- Before ordering, secure mandatory CTS approval. Email your request to: itservicedesk@potsdam.edu
- Upon receipt of approval, submit your order into the on-line Web Procurement System.
Prior CTS Approval & P-card Equipment Purchases
Note: Use of P-cards is allowed when ordering any the following equipment:
- Computer Peripherals (i.e. RAM, hard drives, expansion cards, scanners)
- AV Projectors/AV Equipment (this includes televisions, digital signage, and large monitors/displays)
- Software Licenses (the IT Service Desk can provide substantial savings information)
- Fax Machines
Steps for P-card Purchases (State and/or IFR funding)
- Before ordering, secure mandatory CTS approval. E-mail your request to: itservicedesk@potsdam.edu
- Upon receipt of approval, process your P-card order.
Prior CTS Approval & Alternate Funding Equipment Purchases
Note: Alternate funding is any source that does not involve the use of State and/or IFR accounts.Alternate funding includes: Foundation, grants, gifts and items purchased through The College Store.
The following items require mandatory prior approval from CTS:
- Computer (including laptops and tablets)
- Servers
- Surveillance Equipment
- Desktop & Portable Telephones
- Printers
- Computer Peripherals (i.e. RAM, hard drives, expansion cards, scanners)
- AV Projectors/AV Equipment (this includes televisions, digital signage, and large monitors/displays)
- Software Licenses (CTS can provide substantial savings information)
- Fax Machines
Steps for Alternate Funding Purchases (non-State and/or non-IFR funding)
- Before ordering, secure mandatory CTS approval. Email your request to: itservicedesk@potsdam.edu
- Upon receipt of approval, process your your order using the appropriate method for alternate funding.