Departmental Orders

Updated on 3/10/2021

1. Go to the Apple Store for Education Institution website.
2. In the Company/Institution field, enter "Illinois State University" and change the State drop-down to "Illinois." Click Search.
3. Select Browse as guest on the first result shown, it should be listed as "ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY."
4. Browse the store and save the items to the cart that you would like to purchase and configure items as desired. Ignore any estimated tax that is listed as it will be removed when the order is placed.
5. After all of your items have been added to the cart, save your cart by clicking on the "Create Saved Cart" link. Fill out the required information to save to your cart. The next page will give you a saved cart number.
6. TechZone now handles all Apple orders. The dollar amount does not matter, and please do not contact Purchasing to process a requisition. Build your quote and process the order through our departmental web form below. Email techzonesales@ilstu.edu if you have questions.

You can browse the CDW-G website without creating an account. If you would prefer to place a credit card order, you may create an account on the CDW-G website and place your order online.

1. Go to the CDW-G website.
2. Make note of the part number(s) and quantities you would like to purchase.
3. Fill out the form below with the part number(s) in the order information field.

Crucial no longer provides departmental shopping online but TechZone still has access to discounts.

1. Go to the Crucial website.
2. Make note of the part number(s) and quantities you would like to purchase.
3. Fill out the form below with the part number(s) in the order information field.

To shop Dell, you will need a Dell Premier Account. If you do not have a Dell Premier Account, email TechZoneSales@IllinoisState.edu to request one. Requests are usually processed within 48 hours.

1. Go the the Dell Premier website.
2. Sign in with your Dell Premier Account username and password.
3. The message on the main Premier page says, "Welcome To Your Premier Homepage." Navigate down to the "My Tools," section and click "Standard Configurations." These systems have been aggressively priced and may also be customized. Shop the site as necessary for your order and add the items to your cart.
4. After all of your items have been added to the cart, save your cart as an E-quote by clicking the "Save as E-quote" link. Fill out the required information to save your E-quote. The next page will give you your E-quote number.
5. If the total is less than $5000, fill out the form below with the e-quote number in the order information field.
6. If the total is $5000 or more, a requisition is required.
   1. Note you can put multiple items and multiple configurations on a single e-quote, but please list each separate item on your ISU requisition. If there is more than one e-quote for a requisition please indicate e-quote number for each line item.
   2. In the Printed Comments Field, detail your requisition with "TechZone Mass Purchase" and then the e-quote number(s).
   3. Detail the computer or peripheral & ISU Mass Purchase Price (in that order) with your desired quantity for each item in your hardcopy requisition or electronic Datatal entry. This should match your e-quote(s).
   4. Send an email to ISUpurchasing@ilstu.edu with a synopsis of your order, the requisition number (if applicable), and the actual receiving department of the equipment.

If you would like to request a quote with HP, contact techzonesales@illinoisstate.edu.

UPDATED 03.10.2021

First steps: Create a Lenovo account if you have not already done so.

1. Visit the ISU Lenovo Store and click "Create Account."
2. Select your access level as ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY.
3. Select the role of Builder and fill out the registration information to set up your new account. 
4. You will receive confirmation within 24-48 hours after you set up the account.

Once you can log into Lenovo Direct for Illinois State University, you will find Laptops & Ultrabooks and Desktops & All-In-Ones on the top navigation menu under Products. You will then see the Narrow Results navigation bar on the left. At the top of the navigation, you will see ISU 2018 Mass Purchase. Click the link to reveal negotiated pricing on Lenovo's ISU standards for the laptop or desktop solution you're evaluating. Feel free to customize, add accessories, docks, and compare various warranty options when building a quote. You'll need to add the desktop or laptop to the cart before all accessory and warranty options will be made available. Follow the instructions below to save a cart for TechZone or Purchasing once you've added all of the items to a cart.

1. In the field beneath the cart select "Save cart" next to the + sign.
• Please Select Save Cart Type:  Select Company - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. THE COMPANY CART TYPE IS ONLY WAY PURCHASING OR TECHZONE CAN ACCESS YOUR QUOTE!
• Name the cart with whatever you would like
• Click Save

You can now access this CART ID and CART NAME for future use. It can be sent to TechZone or the Purchasing Office now. 

If your order is under $5000:

1. If the amount is less than $5000, fill out the form below.  Be sure to include the Saved Cart Number or Proposal Number.

Orders totaling $5000 or over require a requisition.

• Note you can put multiple items and multiple configurations in a single order, but please list each separate item on your ISU requisition. If there is more than one order number for a requisition, please indicate order number for each line item.
• In the Printed Comments Field, detail your requisition with "TechZone Mass Purchase" and then the order number(s).
• Describe the computer or peripheral & ISU Mass Purchase Price (in that order) with your desired quantity for each item in your hard copy Requisition or electronic Datatel entry. This should match your order(s).
• Send an email to ISUpurchasing@ilstu.edu with a synopsis of your order, the requisition number (if applicable), the actual receiving department of the equipment, and tech contact if we have questions.

You can browse the Connection website once you create an account.

1. Go to the Connection website and log in.
2. Make note of the part number(s) and quantities you would like to purchase.
3. Fill out the form below with part numbers in the order information field.

1. Determine which software you need.  Check with your local tech department to see if they have already licensed this software for your department.
2. If the software is not listed, email TechZoneSales@IllinoisState.edu to request a quote.
3. Once you receive the quote, fill out the form below to place the order.