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Update on Central Stores closure to be held Aug. 5  On July 21, the Department of Procurement held its first question and answer session regarding the closure of Central Stores. The procurement staff provided an overview of the upcoming changes and questions were answered throughout the informal but very productive meeting.  In a continuing effort to keep employees abreast of the progress being made, another meeting will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Aug. 5, in the 2West Amphitheater. Representatives from Allegiance, Owens & Minor and Corporate Express will be present to explain their ordering procedures. They will provide direction and answer any questions regarding medical/surgical and office supply needs. As a reminder, effective Aug. 1, Central Stores will cease ordering products and redirect its efforts in the notification process to requesting departments.  During this transition period, it is still required to first order existing products from Central Stores before ordering items from vendors. After receiving notification of product outage, those items can be orderly directly from the vendor by using direct voucherss, requisitions or the purchasing card. Oct. 31, will be the last day Central Stores will accept any orders and will then begin the final stage of closing out any remaining inventory.  If you have any concerns or questions, contact Sylvia Williams, Henry Richardson, or Lonnie Eddy of MMO Quality Assurance at 747-0453.