Commodity Code Dictionary

Commodity Code Dictionary

In procurement, commodity codes are used to classify and organize goods and services in a standardized way. Think of them as the DNA of purchasing—they help institutions like universities, governments, and corporations make sense of what they’re buying, how often, and from whom.

Procurement requires the use of commodity codes on each line of your requisition and purchase order in HuskyBuy. Below are Procurement categories with definitions and and sample uses. Please read through and utilize the best suited commodity code for your purchase.

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Business Support Services

For questions please contact our Business Support Services Procurement buying team.

Sheneil Lawrence | (860) 486-2620 | sheneil.lawrence@uconn.edu

Madison Fournier| (860) 486-9490 | madison.fournier@uconn.edu

Commodity Code

Commodity Code Description

Definition

Examples

Applicable Forms

Commodity Code

Commodity Code Description

Definition

Examples

Applicable Forms

5

Advertising

Services related to promoting products or services through various media.

Print ads, online ads, billboard advertising

Goods & Services, Blanket Order

6

Marketing Services

Services related to promoting products or services.

Market research, branding

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

30

Uniforms & Footwear

Apparel and footwear used as uniforms.

Work uniforms, safety shoes, team jerseys

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

40

Audio / Visual - Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies used for audio/visual purposes.

Projectors, microphones, speakers

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

41

Audio / Visual - Installation Services

Services related to the installation of audio/visual equipment.

AV system setup, wiring installation

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

42

Audio / Visual - Maintenance Services and Consumable Supplies

Services and supplies for maintaining audio/visual equipment.

Equipment repairs, replacement parts

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

44

Audio Recording Services

Services related to audio recording and production.

Studio recording, audio editing, podcast production

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

45

Awards, Plaques & Trophies

Items used to recognize achievements.

Trophies, plaques, medals

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

50

Binding and Framing

Services related to binding documents and framing artwork.

Bookbinding, picture framing, document lamination

Goods & Services, Blanket Order

60

Books, Periodicals, etc

Printed or digital publications.

Textbooks, magazines, journals

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

95

Clothing and Accessories (except uniforms)

Apparel and accessories not intended for use as uniforms.

hats, scarves, etc.

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

116

Printer - Equipment

Devices used for printing. *This code is currently under review, please see Uprint before using.*

Laser printers, inkjet printers

Please see UPrint: https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26928676873/UPrint

117

Printers - Service

Services related to maintaining  printers.*This code is currently under review, please see Uprint before using.*

Printer maintenance contracts, technical support

Please see UPrint: https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26928676873/UPrint

118

Printers - Ink and Toner

Ink and toner used in printers. *This code is currently under review, please see Uprint before using or utilize indicated punchouts.*

Black ink cartridges, color toner

Please see UPrint (https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26928676873/Uprint), CDW Punchout, Connection Punchout

140

Creative Design, Writing Services, & Publications

Services related to creative design and writing.

Graphic design, copywriting, publishing

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

150

Dry Cleaning and Laundry Equipment and Services

Equipment and services for dry cleaning and laundry.

laundry machines and dry cleaning services

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

155

Subscriptions, Dues, Fees, Sponsorships & Registrations

Payments for subscriptions, memberships, and registrations.

Professional memberships, conference registrations

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

156

Translation, Interpreting and Transcription Services

Services related to language translation, interpreting, and transcription.

Document translation, live interpreting, audio transcription

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

158

License Agreements (Non-IT)

Agreements for licensing non-IT products or services.

Intellectual property licenses

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

180

Express Mail Services

Services for fast mail delivery.

Courier services, overnight shipping

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

230

Lab Furniture & Lab Furniture Installation

Furniture and installation services for laboratories.

Lab benches, casework, lab chairs/stools

Goods & Services

234

Dorm Furniture & Dorm Furniture Installation

Furniture and installation services for dormitories.

Beds, desks, cabinets

Goods & Services

235

Furniture and Furniture Installation

General furniture and installation services.

Office desks, chairs, installation services

Goods & Services, Blanket Order

240

Graphic Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies used in graphic design. Typically used by internal document production facilities.

Banner and sign welding, channel letters, vehicle wraps, decals, vinyl wraps

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

241

Graphic Services

Services related to graphic design.

Logo design, brochure design

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher, Blanket Order

242

Editorial/Editing Services

Services related to editing written content.

Proofreading, copy editing

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

243

Document Preparation and Records Management

Services related to preparing and managing documents.

Document scanning, records storage

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

244

Shredding Services

Services related to shredding documents and materials.

Document shredding, secure disposal, paper recycling

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

335

Mailing Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies used for mailing.

Postage meters, envelopes, mailing labels

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

336

Mailing Services

Services related to sending and receiving mail.

Postal services, courier services, package delivery

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

385

Office Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies used in office settings.

Stationery, pens/pencils, staplers, etc.

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

395

Paper

Paper products used for various purposes.

Printer or copier paper

Blanket Order, Goods & Services

415

Copier Leases or Rentals - Managed Fleet

Leasing or renting copiers with managed services.

Managed print services, fleet management, maintenance contracts

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

416

Copier Leases or Rentals - Non-Managed Fleet

Leasing or renting copiers without managed services.

Copier rentals, short-term leases, standalone copiers

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

417

Managed Print Services - Equipment and Services

Comprehensive solutions from a service provider that help optimize printing and document workflow

Printer leasing, print management software, maintenance services, purchases through the UPrint program.

Blanket Order, Goods & Services

420

Photographic Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies used in photography.

Cameras, lenses, tripods

Blanket Order, Goods & Services

421

Photography Services

Services related to taking and processing photographs.

Event photography, portrait photography, photo editing

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

435

Printing Services

Services related to printing documents and materials.

Utilizing external printing company, document printing, poster printing, brochure printing, UConn Magazine

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

436

Printing Equipment and Supplies

Equipment and supplies used for printing.

Poster supplies, document production center supplies, large/special format printers

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

445

Promotional Items

Items used for promotional purposes.

Branded merchandise, giveaways, promotional gifts

!JMA Catalog!   History: Blanket,  Goods, Voucher

486

Temporary Signage

Signs used for temporary purposes.

Event signs, construction signs

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

495

Stationery (Official Univ.)

Official university stationery items.

Letterheads, envelopes, business cards

!AlphaGraphics Catalog!  History: Goods 

550

Videography

Services related to video recording and production.

Event videography, video editing

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

570

Window Treatments and Textiles

Materials used for covering windows and other textile products.

Curtains, blinds, upholstery fabrics

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

575

Public Relations Services

Services related to managing public perception and communication.

Press releases, media relations, crisis management

Blanket Order, Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

Professional & Specialized Services

For questions please contact our Professional & Specialized Services Procurement buying team.

Jenn Goodwin | (860) 486-4970 | jenn.goodwin@uconn.edu

Terri Lessard | (860) 486-8051 | terri.lessard@uconn.edu

Taelor Bohnsack | (860) 486-0993 | taelor.bohnsack@uconn.edu

Commodity Code

Commodity Code Description

Definition

Examples

Applicable Forms

Commodity Code

Commodity Code Description

Definition

Examples

Applicable Forms

15

Appliances

A piece of equipment used for performance of certain tasks.

Refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves

Goods & Services, Blanket Order

20

Art ES&S

Equipment, supplies, and services related to art.

Paints, brushes, canvases

Goods & Services, Blanket Order

25

Athletic Equipment and Services

Equipment and services used in athletic activities, typically by Division of Athletics

Sports gear, fitness equipment, training services

Goods & Services, Blanket Order

27

Athletic Concessions

Food, beverages, and related services or supplies sold at university athletic events to spectators and participants.

bottled drinks, packaged snacks, hot food items, concession stand equipment, and third-party food service vendors.

Goods & Services

28

Club Sports Coach/Officials

Coaches and officials for club sports.

Referees, coaches

Goods & Services, Disbursement Voucher

66

Storage Containers

Containers used for storing goods and materials.

Shipping containers, storage bins, portable storage units

Goods & Services, Blanket Order,

75

Catering

Provision of food and beverages for events.

Buffet services, boxed lunches, beverage stations

External Catering 

76

Event Services

Services for planning and executing events.

Event planning, decoration, entertainment

Disbursement Voucher, External Catering, Goods & Services, Blanket Order

77

Conference Services

Services related to organizing and managing conferences.

 

Disbursement Voucher, External Catering, Goods & Services

100

Collection Services

Services related to collecting debts or payments.

Debt collection agencies, payment recovery services

Goods & Services, Blanket Order, Disbursement Voucher

132

Consulting Services

Professional advisory services.

Business consulting, management consulting

Goods & Services, Guest Travel Form, Blanket Order

157

Speakers and Honorariums

Payments to guest speakers and honorariums.