Dear Valued Suppliers and Partners,
With commencement ceremonies upon us, warmer weather finally here to stay, and fiscal year end approaching, the Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST) and the University of Massachusetts want to extend our sincere thanks for your ongoing partnership.
May marks a busy and important time across our campuses: celebrations for our graduates, followed by an intense period of summer projects, renovations, and repair work while students are away. Your reliability, responsiveness, and attention to safety and compliance during this window are essential to keeping our campuses running smoothly and preparing for the year ahead.
As always, we remain committed to strengthening transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in our procurement practices. We appreciate the value you bring through competitive pricing, quality, innovation, and excellent service, including compliance with our year-end processes and flexibility around deliveries during summer work. Please stay engaged with our team and watch for upcoming opportunities and guidance designed to support successful project delivery this season.
As you explore this newsletter, you’ll find valuable content such as:
- Navigating a New Reality: UMass's Strategic Shift Toward Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Cost Savings
- Discover New Bidding Opportunities at UMass
- Supplier Spotlight: From Single Project to System-Wide Partner
- Securing the Future: Why UMass AI Transparency Starts with the HECVAT
- Get Paid On Time: Invoice Guidelines for the End of Fiscal Year Rush
- Submit Your Certificate of Insurance
Thank you for being an integral part of our campus communities. We look forward to working closely with you through this busy season and into the year ahead. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at A&FSupport@UMass.edu or visit Supplier Portal.
Warm regards,
Sara Veilleux
Director Strategic Sourcing
Unified Procurement Services Team
University of Massachusetts
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