How to purchase a computer:

• What are your source of funds? If you wish to purchase your computer using sponsored project funds, i.e. from a grant or contract, it must be a line item in your approved budget. If it is not, you must get approval from the Director of Office of Contracts and Grants before placing your order.
  
• Once you have approval for your purchase. You have a few choices on where to order your computer:
  • If you wish to purchase an Apple computer, you may purchase it through the Apple Education site, Apple Rockies.
  • Alternatively you may purchase an Apple computer through the university bookstore, they regularly put together volume orders and receive discounts. Carolyn James can contact the bookstore and arrange the order.
  • Dell computers must be purchased through the Dell Premier website. This is the only way to get the tax exempt status, extended warranty deal, and the free shipping negotiated by the State. Save your order as a web proposal. If you decide to order through Dell, you'll need to get an Dell Premier Account setup. You can do this at the Dell Website.
  • It is possible to purchase other brands of computer, but it is important to ask for an educational discount and all orders must be tax exempt.
    
• In order to pay for the purchase you have 2 options: If you have a CU purchasing card (ACARD) and a high enough limit you may use your card otherwise see Carolyn James and she can assist you with making the final purchase.
• If the total cost is over $4500: Send your quote to Carolyn James. She will initiate the purchase requisition process. A sole source or sole vendor justification may be necessary. (Instructions - Form)