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Contract Highlights

• Small online orders $20.00-$49.99 can be placed with no additional fee (or discount)
• Online orders $50.00 and up will receive an instant 15% discount upon checkout
• 100% recycled copier paper #620014 (cases) and #620016 (single reams) are contracted at special rates and reflect ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s sustainability goals
• Deep discounts on ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s most frequently purchased items, including environmentally friendly green products in support of ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s sustainability goals
• Dedicated Account Representatives for ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s customer service needs

Setting Up a New Staples Advantage User Account or Address

New users must be set up under ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë’s master account by our Staples Advantage Customer Success Consultant. Email requests to Marie Bouffard in Purchasing Services and Gavin McConnell at Staples Advantage. Include the full address for deliveries, including room number and phone. Also identify any employees in the department whose accounts should be deactivated.

Address changes and additions must be requested to be added to your user profile. Contact Marie Bouffard in Purchasing and Gavin McConnell at Staples Advantage. Include the full address for deliveries, including room number and phone.

Home Delivery of Staples Business Advantage Orders

To set up home delivery of required supplies from Staples, departmental Purcard holders should email requests to Marie Bouffard (marie.bouffard@uvm.edu) in Purchasing Services or Staples Advantage Customer Success Consultant Gavin McConnell (Gavin.McConnell@staples.com) with the home addresses needed under the department account. Each ship-to address needs to be a separate order.

All orders shipped to a home address will be reviewed and approved by Purchasing Services. Questions should be directed to Marie Bouffard (marie.bouffard@uvm.edu).

Three Ways to Place an Order

Contracted items provide the best pricing for ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë.

1.  - the preferred method. You must use your ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë PurCard when . To create an online account, contact our Customer Success Consultant mentioned above, and they will create a user profile for you after obtaining your phone number, email, and shipping address.
2. Purchase orders - Purchase orders are used when a large order above ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë PurCard limits must be placed with Staples. Please provide a Staples quote for any purchase at this level. Contact our Customer Success Consultant mentioned above, who can assist you in acquiring a quote.
3. In-Store - Your ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë PurCard is not automatically registered for shopping at local stores. New in November 2021, you must add a unique phone number (one that you will use in-store as an account ID) to your Staples Advantage user profile. . Upon checkout at the store, provide your unique phone number. You will also need to present  at each checkout to ensure our tax exemption on your purchase.

Paper

ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë is committed to purchasing recycled copier paper in support of our campus sustainability goals.
Stay green and save money by purchasing 100% recycled paper through our Staples contract. Items #620014 (cases) and #620016 (reams) are at special contracted prices.

Staples will refund your money if you are not satisfied with this 100% recycled paper. Not only is it the best deal on paper, you'll also help reduce the University's carbon footprint!

Delivery and Shipping Information

• Departments are encouraged to place larger orders to help eliminate frequent deliveries. Staples drivers deliver all Staples Advantage orders to offices on campus Monday - Wednesday and Friday.
• If no one is available to sign for receipt, the container and order contents will be left. Any discrepancy should be brought to our Staples Advantage representative's attention.
• If your order has not been delivered, you can check on-line to determine if the shipment has shipped. Contact our Staples Advantage representative (see above) with questions.

Exclusions

• Computers may NOT be purchased using the office supply contract. Please contact the ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Computer Depot.
• Furniture may be purchased through the Business Interiors by Staples or other ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë contracted furniture suppliers.
• Toner Cartridge Recycling: Staples accepts all used empty cartridges and toner for recycling regardless of brand. These can be given to your Staples driver the next time a delivery is made to your unit. Used empty cartridges and toner can also be sent via Campus Mail to ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Recycling at 248 East Avenue. Please place in original packaging, if possible. Small items can be placed in campus Techno Trash bins. See ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Recycling.

Any questions regarding the Office Supply Contract or procedures should be directed to Purchasing Services (purchasing@uvm.edu) at 656-4183.

Staples Advantage Representatives

Antonio Farinha IV (antonio.farinha@Staples.com)
Key Account Manager
860-636-4962

Gavin McConnell (gavin.mcconnell@staples.com)
Customer Success Consultant

General Customer Service

Support@StaplesAdvantage.com
877-826-7755