A non-exhaustive list of vendors that the University frequently purchases from can be found here.
Ordering Office Supplies
Staples Business Advantage
Staples Business Advantage will be accessible via Colgate Unimarket, an electronic marketplace accessible via single sign on.
Contact Purchasing for access to online Staples ordering: 315-228-7838. We (Purchasing and Sustainability) appreciate your ongoing effort to be cost-conscious (i.e. buy off Colgate's ECO Hot List), bundle orders ($50 minimum), and buy sustainable products. This serves Colgate's goals to spend less, reduce duplicative delivery trips, and control carbon emissions.
Account Number: 1004348RCH
Obtain Colgate discounted pricing for staff personal purchases by registering here.
What Staples Business Advantage Offers
Easy online ordering and exclusive savings on thousands of products for the campus:
- Classroom and teaching supplies
- Break room and event supplies (ECO packaging)
- Facilities and safety supplies
- Promotional products
For more information, please contact Purchasing at purchasing@colgate.edu
Contact Information
- Email: support@staplessdvantage.com
- Phone: 1-877-826-7755
W.B. Mason
The Purchasing Department has secured a contract through the NY6 Consortium for W.B. Mason. Departments may order office supplies from W.B. Mason via colgate.unimarket.com.
W.B. Mason Contact Information
Email: Andrew Daley, andrew.daley@wbmason.com
Phone:1-888-926-2766
Travel
Concur
All flights should be booked using Concur, Colgate's online travel and expense management system. Expenses incurred while traveling (meals, hotels, etc.) should also be logged in Concur.
Colgate Inn
The Colgate Inn offers a 20% discount on posted room rates for Colgate departments paying with a budget code. This discount is not applicable on weekends such as Homecoming, Parents Weekend, Graduation, or Alumni Weekend. Please contact the Colgate Inn directly at 315-824-2300 or info@innatcolgate.com for a quote or to book.
Rental Cars: Enterprise
Colgate has a discount agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for Colgate University employees who are conducting Colgate-related business.
Office Furniture
Colgate utilizes a few local commercial furniture suppliers. Contact the Purchasing Department at purchasing@colgate.edu or 315-228-7838 to discuss your needs.
Amazon.com
Effective December 1, 2020, Amazon Business Prime is accessible via colgate.unimarket.com
Colgate University has a university-wide corporate Amazon Business Prime account which should be used exclusively for university-related purchases. Due to the University's 501(c)3 tax-exempt status, no personal purchases may be made using Colgate's corporate Amazon Business Prime account.
Please contact Molly Ogden in Purchasing at purchasing@colgate.edu or 315-228-7475 if you need to transition to the corporate account or need a new account created for you or your department.
Mobile Network: Verizon Wireless
Colgate employees are eligible for a discount on Verizon voice and data plans.
Click here to register or validate your eligibility with Verizon.