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University to purchase new computers from Hewlett-Packard
Discounted rate on computers saves CMU $130,000
By: Samantha Gasco
Issue date: 5/13/08 Section: News
A recent pricing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Development Co. L.P., will allow Central Michigan University to buy new computers at a discounted rate.
CMU signed the contract with Hewlett-Packard on May 2 after the computer company won the purchasing bid, said Brad Stambaugh, senior buyer for Central Michigan University purchasing.
The bid for the personal computer equipment is the result of a four-month pricing agreement that expires Aug. 2.
The current estimate is that there will be nearly 350 desktop computers and 20 laptops ordered for summer projects on campus, Stambaugh said.
"Departments will have the ability to add small quantity purchases utilizing the same pricing," he said. "The quantities ordered will likely increase by the time the pricing expires."
Stambaugh said desktop computers can be purchased for a $725 base price. Laptops cost $854.
"Based on known quantities today, CMU will save approximately $130,000," he said.
Michael Reuter, manager of technical services for the office of information technology said the computers are intended primarily for office use only. However, any department or college that needs updated machines will be able to purchase them under the discounted rate. Woldt Computer Lab will receive the new equipment in June.
"The pricing agreement establishes pricing for desktop computers, laptops, and other associated peripherals for a specific window of time," Stambaugh said.
Reuter said every year CMU's volume license renewal extends bids out to companies when looking to purchase a large number of machines. Companies then send samples for testing and OIT picks which has the best quality product for what the university is looking for, he said.
"In the past companies such as Dell and Gateway have won the bid," he said. "This year Hewlett-Packard had what the university was looking for."
As for the computers being replaced, Stambaugh said machines fit for re-use will be re-distributed within their respective departments or elsewhere based on need.
He said computers that are not fit for re-use will be sold through a public auction or recycled.
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CMU signed the contract with Hewlett-Packard on May 2 after the computer company won the purchasing bid, said Brad Stambaugh, senior buyer for Central Michigan University purchasing.
The bid for the personal computer equipment is the result of a four-month pricing agreement that expires Aug. 2.
The current estimate is that there will be nearly 350 desktop computers and 20 laptops ordered for summer projects on campus, Stambaugh said.
"Departments will have the ability to add small quantity purchases utilizing the same pricing," he said. "The quantities ordered will likely increase by the time the pricing expires."
Stambaugh said desktop computers can be purchased for a $725 base price. Laptops cost $854.
"Based on known quantities today, CMU will save approximately $130,000," he said.
Michael Reuter, manager of technical services for the office of information technology said the computers are intended primarily for office use only. However, any department or college that needs updated machines will be able to purchase them under the discounted rate. Woldt Computer Lab will receive the new equipment in June.
"The pricing agreement establishes pricing for desktop computers, laptops, and other associated peripherals for a specific window of time," Stambaugh said.
Reuter said every year CMU's volume license renewal extends bids out to companies when looking to purchase a large number of machines. Companies then send samples for testing and OIT picks which has the best quality product for what the university is looking for, he said.
"In the past companies such as Dell and Gateway have won the bid," he said. "This year Hewlett-Packard had what the university was looking for."
As for the computers being replaced, Stambaugh said machines fit for re-use will be re-distributed within their respective departments or elsewhere based on need.
He said computers that are not fit for re-use will be sold through a public auction or recycled.
news@cm-life.com
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