Also, in most instances pricing is better through Stores. State Contract purchases require the use of an RQ and must meet all minimum requirements of the contract. These are our preferred vendors.
Most local contracts have a primary and a secondary contractor.
The secondary contractor might be able to meet your needs when the primary contractor can not. Exceptions to use of local contracts must be documented in your file. If you are able to use a HUB vendor, your SO purchase will help the University meet its goal for the amount of business that it gives to HUB businesses. If you are not able to use a HUB vendor, be sure to document your attempt so that a good faith effort is recorded. The purchase of capital equipment on the SO is optional.