Purchasing Resource Services News & Events
Focus on Sustainability at the Annual Vendor Expos
The University Services Vendor Expos are your annual opportunity to meet NU Preferred Vendors. From furniture to software to lab supplies and more, you’ll find it at the Expos. Stop by to talk to our Preferred Vendors and learn about their valuable products and services.
This year, we will have an added "Focus on Sustainabilty". Many of our Preferred Vendors and additional service vendors will be highlighting their processes, products and services that are environmentally friendly. Vendors with a sustainability story to tell will be indicated with a sign on their tables.
- Chicago Campus:
Tuesday, March 26
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lurie Center – Atrium, 303 E. Superior
- Evanston Campus:
Thursday, March 28
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lab Vendors: Pancoe Pavilion – Second Floor, 2200 Campus Drive
All Other Vendors: Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Shredding Services Require New Blanket PO's
ShredX by Rentacrate was recently purchased by Cintas. Cintas has now taken ownership of the NU contract and is providing document destruction services for the University community.
If you are a current customer, the shredding bins in your department will remain, and a “Cintas” sticker will be placed over the ShredX name. Cintas has begun coordinating the route service and has already visited many of our end users.
Any current Blanket Purchase Orders under the previous name “ShredX by Rentacrate” should be cancelled out by the end user. This vendor account has been deactivated in the NU accounting system, and you will no longer be able to issue orders under your previous Blanket PO.
Any previous invoices from “ShredX by Rentacrate” will need to be paid via an online voucher.
End users will need to issue a new Blanket PO for your shredding services to: “Cintas Document Management”.
The Cintas Document Management (formerly ShredX) Vendor Profile has been renamed and revised to include the updated vendor form and pricing sheet.
New Blanket PO's Required for Embassy Coffee
Embassy Coffee has recently been purchased by Compass Group USA and is now doing business as Embassy Canteen Refreshment Services.
Any current Blanket Purchase Orders under the previous name “Embassy Coffee” should be cancelled out by the end user. This vendor account has been deactivated in the NU accounting system, and you will no longer be able to issue orders under your previous Blanket PO.
Any previous invoices from “Embassy Coffee” will need to be paid via an online voucher.
End users will need to issue a new Blanket PO for coffee orders payable to: “Embassy Canteen Refreshment Services”.
The Embassy Vendor Profile has been revised to include the updated vendor pricing sheet, which also includes the updated product code numbers. Please contact Embassy Canteen Refreshment Services to obtain your new order form.
New Feature Coming Soon: With this new change, you will soon be able to order your coffee products directly through Embassy’s online ordering system. Once that is ready and available, you will be notified and can simplify your ordering process. Stay tuned for further updates.
Ice Mountain Offers Bottle-less Filtered Water Systems
NU’s Preferred Vendor for Drinking Water Services, Ice Mountain offers a number of water filtration systems and bottle-less water system options in addition to the traditional five-gallon dispenser bottles.
Ice Mountain has also extended a personal purchase discount to all NU faculty and staff. For more information on all of these services, visit the PRS Ice Mountain Vendor Profile. If you have questions or concerns regarding water service through Ice Mountain, contact our NU representative, Greg Kulhanek at 630-361-5340 or PRS Procurement Administrator Laura Norton at 7-3345.
New Preferred Book Vendor: Complete Books
Complete Book is our new Book, DVD and CD supplier available for your immediate use in iBuyNU. There special services include:
- Locate hard-to-find titles
- Bulk Discounts
- Free shipping on all orders over $15
Make sure to check out Complete Books' PRS vendor profile and new iBuyNU catalog. If you have any questions about Complete Books and their services, please contact our sales rep Cameron Bird via email or at 1-800-986-1775 ext. 121.
MJ Catering No Longer in Business
Purchasing Resource Services was recently informed that one of our Preferred caterers, MJ Catering has gone out of business. For questions regarding outstanding orders or invoices with MJ Catering, please contact Purchasing via email or at 1-8120. For a list of NU's Preferred caterers visit the PRS vendor matrix.
Apple Repair Program (ARA) Unavailable in iBuyNU
Apple has confirmed the ARA program will not be available via their punchout in iBuyNU until further notice. There is no ETA on its availability. However, the Apple Parts Program (APP) will be available.
If you want to purchase the ARA or have questions about the program, please contact our Apple inside sales rep, Jessica Morris via email at morris@apple.com or phone at (512) 674-2873.
If you want to purchase an ARA, Jessica will generate a quote with ARA plus coupon discount. The purchase of an ARA generates additional discount savings. Once you receive your quote, please process as a non-catalog order.
If you have any questions for PRS, please contact Devi Patel via email d-patel3@northwestern.edu.
