1. How do I use the ERSO Intranet for purchasing?
2. How do I know if my ERSO Intranet order was placed?
3. How do I dispose of equipment?
4. How do I obtain a FAB# (fabrication number)?
5. What do I do with a packing slip?
6. How do I purchase a computer?
7. What is the fax number for ERSO Purchasing Services?
8. How do I set up a new FedEx account for my faculty?

Q. How do I use the ERSO Intranet for purchasing?
A. Please refer to the ERSO Intranet User Guide.

Q. How do I know if my ERSO Intranet order was placed?
A. Purchase placement notification emails are sent to both the requester and the PI for all Intranet orders. Also, when you login to the ERSO Intranet site and select Purchasing, you can click on the “See the status of all of your previous requests” link in the lower left hand corner.

Q. How do I dispose of equipment?
A. Please refer to the following site for procedures:
http://businessservices.berkeley.edu/property/equipmanagement/disposals

Q. How do I obtain a FAB# (fabrication number)?
A. Please refer to the following site for procedures and application for a Fabrication Number.
http://businessservices.berkeley.edu/property/equipmanagement/fabrications

Q. What do I do with a packing slip?
A. The recipient of the shipment is expected to sign off (printed name, signature and date) the packing slip to signify that a correct and complete shipment is received. A signed packing slip is a required supporting document for voucher approval and vendor payment.

Please return your signed packing slip to either your RSO or (as of 12/1/06) the drop off box at Soda, Cory or Davis.

Q. How do I purchase a computer?
A. Submit a purchase request with the configuration requirements (official vendor quote.) Purchases exceeding $5000 will be coordinated with Central Purchasing.

For Dell, Apple and Lenovo-IBM computers, you will find the latest educator’s discount prices for UCB via the Scholar’s Workstation website.

Most computer makers offer an educator’s discount--please be sure to ask for it when comparing prices.

Q. What is the fax number for ERSO Purchasing Services?
A. The fax number for ERSO Purchasing Services is 510-642-6373.

Q. How do I set up a new FedEx account for my faculty?
A. Please refer to the following document: Federal Express Account Set-up.