Guidance on Purchasing Memberships from Retailers Like Sam’s, Costco, or BJ’s
At VCU, it’s important to follow purchasing practices that ensure compliance, transparency, and efficiency. When it comes to buying memberships from retailers such as Sam’s Club, Costco, or BJ’s, there are several factors to consider: For these reasons, it is generally advisable to use contracted vendors whenever possible. Doing so helps ensure compliance with state […]
What You Need to Know About CDS
Vendors sometimes contact VCU about payments that don’t match their invoices and one reason this may happen is because of a partial or full payment interception. Payment interceptions usually happen as a result of the Commonwealth Debt Set-Off (CDS) Program, a legally mandated program that recovers outstanding debts that vendors owe to state (CDS) and federal Treasury […]
Enhancing Supplier Payments: VCU Launches Virtual Card/Paymode (ACH) Campaign
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is excited to announce the launch of a new supplier payment optimization campaign in partnership with Bank of America and Bottomline. Through this initiative, VCU suppliers will be invited to enroll in either: Both options offer faster payment times, enhanced remittance visibility, and improved security. Why Are We Doing This? VCU […]
New Option for Amazon: Non-Catalog Orders Now Enabled (In Limited Situations)
We’ve heard you—and we’ve made a change. Historically, Amazon’s e-catalog in RealSource has not allowed departments to create non-catalog orders, making it difficult to pay valid invoices when a PO is closed or otherwise unavailable. That’s now changed. 💡 VCU departments can now create a non-catalog order to pay a valid Amazon invoice—but only in […]
🛑 Blackhawk Vendor Profile Temporarily Disabled in RealSource
Blackhawk recently purchased Rybbon and is in the process of merging the two organizations. You may see a note on Rybbon’s site that says, “We are now Blackhawk.” While that’s correct from a branding standpoint, only the Rybbon profile is currently active in RealSource at this time. 🎯 What to Do Now: 📌 Need Guidance?Visit Buy Gift Cards – VCU Procurement for step-by-step […]
Avantor/VWR Tile Updated in RealSource
Heads up! Avantor/VWR has updated their company branding, and you’ll now see their new logo on their RealSource punchout tile. 🆕 What Changed: ✅ What’s the Same: We’re always working to keep your supplier connections up to date. If you have questions, contact the RealSource team at [email protected].
