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		<title>Paper &#8211; Pricing 5/6/2013</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2013/05/06/paper-pricing-may-6-2013/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 18:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pricing Ream = 500 sheets Case = 10 reams &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Ream = 500 sheets</p>
<p>Case = 10 reams</p>
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		<title>Paper Pricing &#8211; March 29, 2013</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2013/03/29/paper-pricing-march-29-2013-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pricing Ream = 500 sheets Case = 10 reams]]></description>
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Ream = 500 sheets<br />
Case = 10 reams</p>
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		<title>Paper Pricing &#8211; March 26, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing Ream = 500 sheets Case = 10 reams]]></description>
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Ream = 500 sheets<br />
Case = 10 reams</p>
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		<title>Paper Pricing &#8211; March 2013</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2013/03/18/paper-pricing-march-2013-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>u0102458</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current paper pricing at General Stores, Office Max, and Staples… Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing Ream = 500 sheets Case = 10 reams]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Current paper pricing at <a title="General Stores " href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/stores/">General Stores</a>, Office Max, and Staples…</h4>
<p><strong>Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing</strong><br />
Ream = 500 sheets<br />
Case = 10 reams<a href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/files/2013/03/Paper031513.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-89" title="Paper031513" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/files/2013/03/Paper031513.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="413" /></a></p>
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		<title>Crucial Purchasing Changes – Training Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2013/01/16/crucial-purchasing-changes-training-opportunities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl Larson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Making a Purchase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[P-Card Use]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The January edition of the Momentum newsletter&#160;briefly explains about changes occurring to the State of Utah Procurement Code which will result in some changes to University policy and business practices. As some of the changes apply to both those who &#8230; <a href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2013/01/16/crucial-purchasing-changes-training-opportunities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a title="Momentum Newsletter - Crucial Purchasing Changes " href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/newsletter/January2013.pdf#pagemode=bookmarks&amp;nameddest=Crucial1" target="_blank">January edition of the Momentum newsletter</a>&nbsp;briefly explains about changes occurring to the State of Utah Procurement Code which will result in some changes to University policy and business practices. As some of the changes apply to both those who make purchases as well as those who participate in the procurement process such as making purchase or award recommendations, etc., the following are invited to attend one of these sessions: buyers, administrators, all administrative support staff who may be involved with a procurement, those who have delegated purchasing authority such as custodians of Limited Purchase Orders or PCard holders, etc. Classes are scheduled for February and March</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a title="New Procurement Code/Policy Training" href="http://services.hr.utah.edu/training/register/classdetails.php?ClassID=456" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="New Procurement Code/Policy Training" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/glossary/train_logo.jpg" alt="New Procurement Code/Policy Training" width="50" height="50" />Register here</a></h3>
<p>Thank you for registering early for one of these classes as seating is limited. If you have any questions, please contact <a title="Jo Rudd contact info" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/contact_pur/" target="_blank">Jo Rudd</a>&nbsp;at (801) 581-8472.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, <a title="Ask Us" href="/purchasing/ask_pur/">Ask Us</a>! <a title="Ask Us about this exciting news!" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Ask Us" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/themes/fbsweb/images/iconask.png" alt="Ask Us" /></a></p>
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		<title>Paper Pricing &#8211; January 2013</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2013/01/16/paper-pricing-january-2013/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>u0102458</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current paper pricing at General Stores, Office Max, and Staples… Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing Ream = 500 sheets Case = 10 reams]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Current paper pricing at <a title="General Stores " href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/stores/">General Stores</a>, Office Max, and Staples…</h4>
<p><strong>Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing</strong><br />
Ream = 500 sheets<br />
Case = 10 reams</p>
<p><img src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/purchasing/Paper011613.jpg" alt="Paper Prices" /></p>
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		<title>Paper Pricing &#8211; November 2012</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/11/15/paper-pricing-november-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/11/15/paper-pricing-november-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>u0102458</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Stores]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current paper pricing at General Stores, Office Max, and Staples… Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing Ream = 500 sheets Case = 10 reams If you have any questions, Ask Us!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Current paper pricing at <a title="General Stores " href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/stores/">General Stores</a>, Office Max, and Staples…</h4>
<p><strong>Copy and Multipurpose Paper Pricing</strong><br />
Ream = 500 sheets<br />
Case = 10 reams</p>
<p><img src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/purchasing/paper111212.jpg" alt="Paper Prices" /></p>
<p>If you have any questions, <a title="Ask Us" href="/purchasing/ask_pur/">Ask Us</a>! <a title="Ask Us about this exciting news!" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Ask Us" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/themes/fbsweb/images/iconask.png" alt="Ask Us" /></a></p>
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		<title>General Stores wants to save you money!</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/08/06/general-stores-wants-to-save-you-money/</link>
		<comments>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/08/06/general-stores-wants-to-save-you-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl Larson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Stores]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you have any questions, Ask Us!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/stores/Cylinders.jpg" alt="General Stores wants to save you money!" width="1275" height="1650" /></p>
<p>If you have any questions, <a title="Ask Us" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/">Ask Us</a>! <a title="Ask Us about this exciting news!" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Ask Us" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/themes/fbsweb/images/iconask.png" alt="Ask Us" /></a></p>
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		<title>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES CONTRACT</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/07/17/important-information-for-the-lowes-home-improvement-stores-contract/</link>
		<comments>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/07/17/important-information-for-the-lowes-home-improvement-stores-contract/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl Larson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contracted Suppliers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making a Purchase]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[STATE CONTRACT NUMBER MA087 As of July 31, 2012 the temporary bar code will no longer work when making a purchase at Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores. You must obtain your permanent discount card from Lowe’s. On July 31, 2012 the temporary &#8230; <a href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/07/17/important-information-for-the-lowes-home-improvement-stores-contract/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>STATE CONTRACT NUMBER MA087</h4>
<p><strong>As of July 31, 2012 the temporary bar code will no longer work when making a purchase at Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores. You must obtain your permanent discount card from Lowe’s.</strong></p>
<p>On July 31, 2012 the temporary bar code that has been available on the <a title="state purchasing web site" href="http://purchasing.utah.gov/" target="_blank">state purchasing web site</a> that you have been using to get the 5% discount on Contract #<a title="MA087" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/download/purchasing/MA087.pdf" target="_blank">MA087</a> at Lowe’s Home Improvement Store will expire. Please visit the <a title="Lowe’s web site " href="http://www.lowesforpros.com/wsca" target="_blank">Lowe’s web site </a>to obtain your permanent discount card. You can access that from the <a title="State Purchasing website " href="http://generalservices.utah.gov/statewidecontracts/contractsearch.aspx" target="_blank">State Purchasing website </a>or go directly to the site at www.lowesforpros.com/wsca and follow the process. The contract number is MA087. Select the State of Utah and then your respective agency or political subdivision. Lowe’s will send you your permanent use customer discount cards.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Larry Thacker with State Purchasing. He can be reached at 801-537-9242 or lthacker@utah.gov.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, <a title="Ask Us" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/">Ask Us</a>! <a title="Ask Us about this exciting news!" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Ask Us" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/themes/fbsweb/images/iconask.png" alt="Ask Us" /></a></p>
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		<title>Windows Security Essentials</title>
		<link>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/06/04/windows-security-essentials/</link>
		<comments>http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/procurementblog/2012/06/04/windows-security-essentials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl Larson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Purchasing Announcements]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft offers free antivirus/antispyware software called Windows Security Essentials that is appropriate for both University business and personal home use. For more details and to download, click here.  If you have any questions, Ask Us!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Microsoft offers free antivirus/antispyware software called Windows Security Essentials that is appropriate for both University business and personal home use. For more details and to download, <a title="Windows Security Essentials " href=" http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
<p>If you have any questions, <a title="Ask Us" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/">Ask Us</a>! <a title="Ask Us about this exciting news!" href="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/ask_pur/"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Ask Us" src="http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/themes/fbsweb/images/iconask.png" alt="Ask Us" /></a></p>
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