Order PPE for Research & Clinical Needs by August 14

Now Inviting Labs & Clinics to Place PPE Orders for the Fall

Last week, the Office of Research shared details about activating research groups for the next phase of the University’s reopening process. Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) will continue assisting labs and clinics with the acquisition and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) through the fall semester as part of this recovery effort. The supply chain remains extremely constrained due to COVID-19, so this approach maximizes BU’s ability to obtain authentic and quality product at market-competitive rates. In response to our original bulk order in May, there were over 270 unique requests across both campuses and over two million units of PPE distributed to support the research community. We sincerely appreciated all the patience and input, which made our process successful on both campuses.

Charles River Campus orders are due Friday, August 14

We now invite Charles River Campus (CRC) labs and clinics to estimate their required needs through the end of the fall semester. Please submit your order via web form by Friday, August 14. As a reminder, labs continue to be responsible for ordering any PPE used within lab spaces, while Facilities will provide sanitizing wipes (70% alcohol based) and cleaner/disinfectant spray to each area as part of the effort. Costs for PPE will be incurred by the unit that orders the supplies (e.g., lab, center, and clinic) via after-the-fact Journal Entry completed by S&P. Lastly, please remember that manufacturer-specific brands cannot be guaranteed given the scarcity of many products, and we will continue to partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Research Safety to qualify product specifications.

Once orders are placed and filled, we will share details about how to schedule an appointment to pick up your order, while adhering to social distancing protocols. All CRC orders will be picked up at 700 Beacon Street.

BU Medical Campus

BU Medical Campus labs should continue to use the order form on the BUMC PPE supply center website. Please contact Fredric Majnoun at fredric@bu.edu with any questions about the PPE supply on the Medical Campus. All MED orders will be picked up at 72 East Concord Street, Room L-Annex 219.

Questions

If you have any questions about the appropriate PPE required for various situations, please contact EHS at oehs@bu.edu or 617-358-7840. If there are any questions or concerns related to your supply order, please email covidppe@bu.edu. As a reminder, labs and clinics are encouraged to leverage BU’s preferred supplier relationships and catalogs for more specific needs not covered in the bulk buy.