Following is an important update about the university's Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Rate Agreement for federal sponsored programs. 

We recently completed negotiation of a four-year extension to our current rate agreement that continues our existing rates through June 30, 2024.  The extension also allows use of these rates as provisional for periods after June 30, 2024, until our next rate agreement is negotiated.

As you know, a new program code—COVID—was created within M-Pathways for units to identify incremental costs (i.e. additional costs above and beyond those expected to be incurred under normal operations) associated with the university's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this program code can be used for incremental revenue and revenue adjustments (e.g. refunds).

Mail delivery/pick-up services continuing for open buildings

To assist units in tracking the impact associated with the COVID-19 virus, we have created a new program code, COVID, within M-Pathways.  This new code can be used to identify incremental costs (i.e. additional costs above and beyond those expected to be incurred under normal operations) associated with the university's response to the outbreak.

Procurement Services' annual strategic supplier product and service shows will be held in March, April, May, and September.

This quarterly newsletter is sent to Procurement Services customers to provide announcements and updates regarding ongoing initiatives and procedures.

U-M’s Strategic Supplier Program offers the university community pricing discounts on a variety of products and services, including office supplies, lab equipment, and computers. On an annual basis, the program saves units across the university millions of dollars.