What does the University buy?
Since the University must provide for administrative, academic, medical, research, and individual student needs, almost every product and service imaginable is purchased.

How does the University buy?
Depending on the amount of the purchase and availability of the item in the marketplace, the University makes purchases using written competitive bidding for larger purchases, and phone bidding for smaller purchases as competition warrants. Approximately 50% of these are repetitive and represent the largest individual dollar commitments. For many of our repetitive procurement needs, annual Term Contracts and purchase agreements are formulated. The awarded suppliers will then provide the authorized items during the contract period at the quoted prices. The benefits to the University of a Term Contract or a purchase agreement are consistent quality, quantity pricing, fast delivery, and reduction in the University’s inventory cost.

How do I check the payment status of an invoice?
Contact the Accounts Payable Department - see below.

Physical Plant Department
56 Hamlin Street
Middletown, CT  06459
Accounts Payable Department
call:  Lynne Gambell
tel. #(860) 685-3802
fax #(860) 685-3821

Physical Plant - Construction Services
Accounts Payable Department
call:  Stacy Baldwin
tel. #(860) 685-3812
fax #(860) 685-3754

Physical Plant - Rental Properties
Accounts Payable Department
call:  Sherri Condon
tel. #(860) 685-2437
fax #(860) 685-3401