Purchasing Policy
Procedures for Procuring Technology Equipment
The following process should be followed when a department decides to purchase any of the aforementioned IT equipment, software, and/or consumables:
- Contact the ITS Help Desk at x7526 or helpdesk@mercy.edu to make the initial request. The table above outlines the estimated lead time for each item.
- ITS will work with the employee to verify and determine the equipment which best meets his/her needs.
- Non-standard computer or peripheral purchases must be authorized by the Director of Information Technology. Any computers or peripherals not shown at the following link are considered non-standard: Standard Desktop and Laptop Configurations
- If there is a computer or tablet being purchased and it will result in an employee having more than one device assigned, that purchase must be authorized by the Director of IT.
- Once the appropriate equipment has been selected, the requester will be asked for a budget code and ITS will enter the requisition on behalf of the department.
- Once the requisition is approved, IT will work with the Purchasing Department to procure the item(s).
- Upon receipt, the item(s) will be configured, delivered, installed, and tested by ITS personnel.