University of Massachusetts Amherst Listing of Most Commonly Used Purchase Contracts 

Contract Title

Contract Type

(Campus, University, MHEC, State)

Air Conditioners (Window) - May purchase from a contract vendor only AFTER Physical Plant has reviewed the installation site, made a recommendation for brand and model, and signed off on the Work Order

In-House - Contact Physical Plant at 545-0600, or your Physical Plant Customer Service Representative

Air Conditioners (Window) - Repair of

Campus - CA08-ET-2326

Apple Computers Campus - 12806

Appliances, Household

MHEC #A01

Audiovisual Equipment and Accessories

State OFF17

Automobile Rentals

MHEC #G-1

Balances

MHEC #D-25

Bottled Water 

State GR018

Building Supplies Campus - CA08-ET-2328
Bulbs/Lamps - Stage , TV & Miniature MHEC #B-11
Bus Charter - All Departments Except Athletics Campus - CA05ET1314

Caps & Gowns

MHEC #B-1

Carpet with Installation - Must go through the Physical Plant for instructions for purchase and installation 

In-House - Contact Physical Plant at 545-0600, or your Physical Plant Customer Service Representative

Chalkboards, Bulletin Boards & White Boards

MHEC #B-11

Chemicals, Ultra Pure & Fine

MHEC #D-20

Computers, Peripherals, Telecommunications, Asset Recovery, and Enhancements - Rental/Lease/Maintenance

MHEC #F-5
Note: The University Store is not a contract vendor for computer hardware of any type, except for Apple Computer products - See 'Apple Computers' above.

Copiers & Fax: Equipment, Supplies & Maintenance University - Paper, Toner, Etc. - UW04-JD-7303 & MHEC #F-7
Custodial Cleaning Equipment and Supplies MHEC #G-17
Domestic Water Heaters, Boilers, Heat Exchanger Coils & Accessories MHEC #G-15

Educational Supplies

MHEC #F-17

Electric Motors, Pumps, Compressors & Controls

MHEC #G-3

Electronic Test Equipment

MHEC #D-21

Employment Ads - Professional Positions

University - AA06JM1806

Exam Blue Books

MHEC #F-17

Express Mail & Package Delivery MHEC #G-10

Facsimile (Fax) Equipment, Maintenance & Supplies

MHEC #F-7

Filters, Air & Liquid

MHEC #E-9

Fire Alarm, Clock & Security Device Systems

MHEC #E-5

Fire Extinguishers Sales & Service for Grease Exhaust Hood Cleaning

MHEC #E-6

Floor Matting & Impact Protection

MHEC #G-11

Furniture MHEC #C-7

Furniture: Repair, Reupholster, Remanufactured, Electro Paint

MHEC #E-3

Gases, Compressed,Liquid, Specialty 

Campus - AA08-RH-2533

Glass Materials

MHEC #G-9

Graphic Arts & Drafting Products

MHEC #B-5

Grounds Maintenance Equipment MHEC #G-2

Hardware Supply

MHEC #G-19

ICN RadioChemicals

MHEC #D-14

Image Filing Systems - Digital & Microfiche MHEC #B-7

Laboratory Supplies, Instrumentation & Furniture - Maintenance & Repair

MHEC #D-25

Lamps - Desk MHEC #C-07

Lamps - Stage, Theater, TV 

MHEC #B-11

Library Supplies (including display cases)

MHEC #B-12

Life Science Supplies, Specimens, Live Animals and Anatomical Models MHEC #D-5
Locksmith State FAC45

Lumber, Bldg. & Roofing Material 

Campus - CA08-ET-2328

Mail Room Equipment

MHEC #F-3

Mailing Services  (Express mail & package delivery) MHEC #G-10

Mailing Services  (bulk mailings, sorting, addressing, etc)

Campus - CA08ET2413

Maintenance of University Vehicles

In-House - Contact Larry Snyder, Fleet Services, at 545-6488

Mattresses, Box Springs and Metal Frames

MHEC #C-5

Mattress Covers, Shower/Cubical Curtains & Bed Linens

MHEC #C-10

Micrographic Services 

State OFF07

Microscopes/Pipettors - Cleaning & Repair

MHEC #D-25

Moving - Interstate

MHEC #G-13

Office Supplies

University - UA04JM0369

Paint, Brushes, Tools, & Rollers

MHEC #G-20

Photographic Equipment & Supplies

MHEC #B-11

Plumbing Fixture Parts MHEC #G-14

Printing Contracts 

In-House

Printing Contracts - Including T-Shirts

Campus - CA08-ET - 2300, 2301, 2302, 2306, 2307, 2308, 2330, 2331 & 2332

Propane Campus - CA08-ET-2429

Radiation Badges/Dosimetry Services

MHEC #E-8

Radio Communications Equipment & Parts MHEC #G-26

Recording Charts & Graphs

MHEC #D-17

Safety Products

MHEC #D-3

Security Devices

MHEC #F-5

Software

MHEC #F-4

Software, Microsoft Site License Agreement

Campus - AA05JM1167

Temporary Clerical Help Services

State PRF24

Tent & Entertainment Accessories, Rental of

Campus - CA09-RH-2791

Travel, Designated Agencies

Campus - AA03AS0247

T-Shirts Campus - CA08-ET-2330
Typewriters, Dictating & Transcribing Equipment MHEC #F-15

Typewriter Repair 

Campus - CA09-RH-2775
Uniforms and Equipment MHEC #G-12

Window Treatment

MHEC #C-4


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