New standards and recommendations have been created for campus regarding Apple and Dell Hardware.

U.S. Bank has reported an issue that may cause some Commercial Card and Travel Card transactions to decline when using mobile wallets or online merchants with saved card information, even when the card account is in good standing.

Enclosed is the FY 2025-2026 Fiscal Year-End Purchasing Requisition Deadlines.

The latest Procurement Services newsletter highlights several important compliance and process updates impacting campus purchasing operations. Key topics include the removal of exception requests under Executive Order GA-48, new Amazon brand-blocking safeguards to support compliant purchasing, updated vendor hold verification guidance, and enhancements to the self-service PIF process.

The Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certifications provide employees with the knowledge and credentials needed to successfully perform procurement and contract-related duties within the State of Texas. Find more information, registration link, and dates here.

We are pleased to announce several leadership updates that enhance operational excellence, strengthen vendor oversight, and position our teams to better support the University’s buying community.

Effective March 2, 2026, all campus departments will be required to submit backup documentation for requisitions received through PointPlus within 72 hours of receipt. What you need to know and what actions will be required.

To coincide with the March 2 implementation date, all solicitations must be submitted through the University’s Euna (Bonfire) portal.

Following the launch of the redesigned PPS website, planned enhancements will continue to expand guidance, improve clarity, and support campus procurement and payment workflows.

Enclosed is the FY 2024-2025 Fiscal Year-End Purchasing Requisition Deadlines.