Howard Technology Solutions
Howard Technology Solutions is the primary supplier of audio and visual equipment, supplies and accessories (cameras, projectors, televisions, whiteboards) for Louisiana State University.
Benefits of the master contract supplier relationship are that LSU receives outstanding pricing on audio and visual equipment, free freight, no-hassle return policy, dedicated on-campus representation, and additional discounts for new audio/visual projects. Instructions for using a punch-out out catalog can be found in the "Create Requisition from Supplier Website" job aid available at Workday Training > Finance Training > Procurement.
Howard Technology Categories covered under LSU Master Contract (PDF)
Local Sales Representatives
Ashley Garrison
Outside Sales Manager - Baton Rouge & New Orleans, LA
agarrison@howard.com
Cell: 504-232-7865
Jon Causey
Field Agent - LA/AR - Higher Education - Alexandria, Eunice, & Shreveport, LA
jcausey@howard.com
Cell: 337-793-1968
Amanda Pippen
Inside Sales - LA & AR - Higher Education - All LSU campuses
apippen@howard.com
Office: 601-399-5827
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Order Status feature available in Punch-out | Yes, enter the PO number into "Find it" field on Punch-out homepage |
| Email Order Acknowledgement sent to Requester | Yes |
| Email Ship Acknowledgement sent to Requester | Yes |
| Deadline for Orders to Ship Same Day | 4:00 p.m. CST |
| Standard delivery time | 3-5 Business Days |
| Shipping and Handling charges | No charge for standard ground shipping. Shipping for expedited orders will come back on invoice at the header level. |
| E-quote functionality available in Punch-out | Yes, you can request quotes from your local Sales Representative. |
| Order History feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Favorites/Hotlists feature available in Punch-out | No |
| Order cancellation and returns | For all cancellations or returns, please email apippen@howard.com. You will be required to have a written confirmation from the supplier to clear the Workday encumbrance. |
| Catalog Product Restrictions | No Product Restrictions |
| Additional Notes | N/A |
Questions?
All questions concerning this contract should be directed to LSU Procurement at 225-578-2176 or purchase@lsu.edu.
Rev. 11/21/2024
Competitively bid through
National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA)
RFP #01-145 - Technology Solutions, Products and Services