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Hardware Purchase Procedures

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See Also: Policy 4816 - Computer Hardware and Software Purchases

All computer hardware, software and software as a service (SaaS) purchases must be reviewed and approved by Information Technology prior to purchase or contracting to ensure compatibility and ongoing support, including funding.

Purchasing Printers and/or Peripherals

Due to the high replacement cost of the ink cartridges, TMCC does not support ink jet printers for our computing environment.

Follow these steps:

  1. Contact IT Customer Service before purchasing, to ensure that the printer(s) and/or peripheral(s) you are purchasing are compatible with your computer’s operating system and on TMCC’s network.
  2. IT staff may contact you for any clarification needed, but will research the best available printer that meets your needs.
  3. Once the recommendation has been developed by IT, we will send you a copy of a quote.
  4. If you are satisfied with the recommendation, forward the quote from the vendor to IT Customer Service (do not send purchase card information in an email, as it is not secure).
  5. We will contact you for final purchasing information (i.e., purchase card info) and contact the vendor directly on your behalf to place the order.

Purchasing Dell, HP, or Lenovo Products

Contact IT Customer Service and describe:

  • The type of hardware or software you desire (i.e., desktop, notebook or with software, the specific program desired).
  • How the hardware or software will be used (i.e., basic web browsing and office applications or specify the more sophisticated usage such as graphics design, etc.)
  • How much budget you have available to spend.

The IT staff may contact you for any clarification needed, but will research the best available hardware or software that meets your needs. Once the recommendation has been developed by IT, we will send you a copy of a quote.

If you are satisfied with the recommendation, forward the quote from the vendor to IT Customer Service (do not send purchase card information in an email, as it is not secure). We will contact you for final purchasing information (i.e., purchase card info) and contact the vendor directly on your behalf to place the order.

Purchasing Apple Products

Use this link to go to the Apple website.

  • Register or log in with your Apple ID.
    • TMCC ID Customer (account number): 34739
  • Add items to cart.
  • Click "send proposal".
  • Fill in appropriate information.
  • Send copy of proposal to IT Customer Service.
  • A purchasing agent will then contact you for final purchasing information (i.e., Purchase Card info).
  • Do not send purchase card information in an email, as it is not secure.