This commodity includes employee (faculty/staff) moving services. The University utilizes two cooperative purchasing agreements under E&I: UniGroup and SIRVA.

(Note: For moving services needed by departments – e.g., to transport field equipment, artwork, or office furniture – refer to the PSC’s Commercial Vehicle Rental guidance.)

All employee moving expenses paid by CU are taxable (earnings code MVT). This applies whether CU is reimbursing employees ... or paying moving companies directly on their behalf.

  • To handle tax reporting on moving company payments, organizational units must work with the University suppliers listed below so that Employee Services can obtain and report the associated tax liabilities to employees.
  • To handle tax reporting on house-hunting trips and moving reimbursements, organizational units must follow Employee Services Moving procedures.

Arrangements for site surveys through the supplier contacts listed must be done at the earliest possible time to ensure that the move dates can be met. Peak move times (summer months) are booked quickly, and this will impact the mover's ability to meet the incoming employee's expectations. Organizational units are encouraged to receive at least two quotes prior to creating a purchase order/requisition, although this is not required. If there are any issues or concerns affecting a move, contact the purchasing agent immediately.

Procurement Options and Procedures

  • $10,000 or less: Submit a Purchase Requisition through the CU Marketplace. May also use the University Procurement Card (up to $5,000) with the suppliers listed below.
  • Above $10,000: Organizational units are encouraged to receive at least two quotes, although this is not required. Submit the preferred quote along with the Purchase Requisition through the CU Marketplace. Attach the quote to the requisition as an External attachment, and reference which E&I contract number is being utilized.

Supplier Information

Colorado Based National Agents – in-state and out-of-state moves: 

Buehler Companies 

Ellen Leary 
Phone: 303.336.9461 
Fax: 303.388.0296 
Email: ELeary@buehlercompanies.com  
Please reference the E&I contract #CNR01503 when buying moving services with UniGroup. 

Johnson Storage and Moving 

Libby Bland Phone: 720.220.5419 
Fax: 303.698.2154 
Email: lbland@johnson 
Please reference the E&I contract #CNR01503 when buying moving services with UniGroup. 

National Agents - in-state and out-of-state moves:

Corrigan Moving Systems 

Marabeth Galardi
Phone: 800.333.0763
Email: mgalardi@corrigan.com
Please reference the E&I contract #CNR01503 when buying moving services with UniGroup

Nor-Cal Moving Services 

Chris Hansen 
Phone: 510-828-7594 
Email: Chris@aisfo.com 
Please reference the E&I contract #CNR01504 when buying moving services with SIRVA.

Purchasing Agent

Druselle May

Email: Druselle.May@cu.edu