Server Purchasing

Server Purchasing

The Quarterly Server Buy coordinates server purchases on a quarterly basis for all University of Missouri departments. Consolidated purchasing provides the opportunity to capitalize on savings through additional quantity and volume discounts beyond the contractual savings offered by vendors on individual orders.

The Quarterly Server Buy coordinates server purchases on a quarterly basis for all University of Missouri departments. Consolidated purchasing provides the opportunity to capitalize on savings through additional quantity and volume discounts beyond the contractual savings offered by vendors on individual orders.

Participation in the Quarterly Server Buy encourages participation from all campuses and departments within the University of Missouri system and requires that all orders be submitted by the following dates:

  • January 8
  • April 8
  • July 8
  • October 8

Orders submitted after January 8, April 8, July 8, and October 8 will be subject to review and may not be eligible for discount. Orders cannot be processed if the information submitted is not accurate. Orders will be placed at the end of each purchase month.

Illustration of the Campus Server Purchasing Process

Pricing depends on quantity and model chosen. See Additional Information tab below for details.

Audiences:

  • MU
    • departments
  • MU Health Care
    • departments
  • UM System
    • departments
  • University Extension
    • departments

If you need assistance preparing this form, please contact your departmental IT Pro. Users without an IT Pro can contact the Division of IT at 573.882.5000; a Division representative will assist you.

If you would like to request Quarterly Server Buy consulting, go to doitservices.missouri.edu. Login to the self-service portal with your University user id and password, select Service Catalog, and search for Server Consulting.

Go to doitservices.missouri.edu and click on the Help icon. Login to the self-service portal with your University user id and password, and Search for Answers accordingly. For additional assistance, contact our Help Desk at 573-882-5000.

Additional Information