About Purchasing

Computers and laptops purchased with OHSU funds requires OHSU purchase orders and a CAPS work order number (View the purchasing policy). This is true even for systems that will not be connected to the OHSU network, such as computers used at home for work purposes. OHSU P-cards cannot be used, and personal purchases of computers and laptops by employees are not reimbursable by Accounts Payable.

ITG has established premium support channels with primary PC vendors that include 4-year warranties, hardware repair, and troubleshooting, along with optimized pricing on the latest stable technologies. By purchasing a computer designed for enterprise use, OHSU can offer significantly better support through better knowledge of system components, established parts inventory, increased vendor support, and more stable hardware platforms.

Computers and printers

All hardware that will be connected to the network - such as workstations, laptops, and printers - must be ordered through one of the computer hardware forms (on this page under Forms). ITG will handle the procurement of standard hardware that will be connected to the network.

Devices that are non-standard or that will not be connected to the network need to be procured by the end-user. A CAPS work order number must accompany the requisition and can be obtained by filling out the computer hardware form and selecting "Consultation Required".

Accessories

Small supplies and non-networked hardware (like a printer that only one person will use) can be bought with a P-Card or an Oracle requisition. No interaction with ITG is needed for supplies such as cords and laptop batteries.

Hospital purchases

Hospital hardware is paid for through Hospital Centralized Purchasing. If your computer is failing, contact the Help Desk (4-2222). Only submit a computer hardware form if there's an urgent need for a replacement computer or printer. ITG cannot use the central budget to buy equipment until Hospital Administration has approved the request.