UBS News

International Shipping

With the expansion of international activities and research projects at the University, UBS, 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: Shippers/Shipping Suppliers FedEx/UPS: FedEx/UPS: Accounts Payable manages the billing and payment of shipping […]

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HuskyBuy Support Documentation Moves to UConn Knowledge Base

We would like to announce that all HuskyBuy job aids have moved to the UConn Knowledge Base, effective immediately. These helpful instructions can now be found here: https://kb.uconn.edu/space/FPB/26666663970/HuskyBuy. If you have previously saved a bookmark/favorite in your internet browser, you will need to update that with this new knowledge base link. Additionally, we are working […]

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Hotel & Events Services Form Request

By Popular Demand, Procurement Services introduces the new Hotel & Event Services request form! Did you know that you can use your Travel Card for purchases such as hotel room blocks and catering for events?  To provide the University community with guidance and a method of managing requests pertaining to hotel and event services that […]

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Bid Threshold Increase Reminder

As a reminder, our Bid Threshold has increased. With that, a few things to remember. When completing our non-catalog requisition forms, you will notice there are more Sourcing Dollar Threshold selections to choose from. Please pay close attention to the selection that best suits your requirements. Changes were implemented on October 1, 2023. For more […]

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Announcing Bid Threshold Increases and Prequalification Process Changes

University Business Services has worked with Government Relations and other state entities including UConn Health, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, and the Department of Administrative Services, to propose Bill SB1184 to increase to the State of Connecticut’s public bid thresholds and simplify the prequalification process for construction contractors. Changes will be implemented on October […]

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Guidelines for Surplus & Equipment Share Opportunities

The terms and conditions of sponsored awards may have specific requirements for the acquisition of equipment, such as the National Science Foundation, which requires that before equipment is purchased the grantee assures the same or similar equipment is not otherwise reasonably available and accessible. Further, 2 CFR OMB part 200 Uniform Guidance 200.318 lays out […]

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