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Conference Registration/Events/Hospitality

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This category includes conference registration fees, purchase of supplies and meals for interviewees/speakers, meeting expenses, visitor's lodging, department coordinated student events and other authorized expenditures related to the mission of the university.

Conference Registration Fees - If travel to a conference has been approved by the appropriate source, conference registration fees may be paid with the OneCard. 

Temporary Employee Services (excluding MUHC clinical staffing)

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Temporary staffing as needed for non-exempt positions may be acquired through existing contracts. Contact the  sourcing contact for additional information. 

Purchases over $10,000 may require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement. If you will be making several small purchases, and the total amount will exceed $10,000 in a 12-month period, a competitively bid contract may be appropriate. Contact the Sourcing Contact listed for assistance.

Freight & Shipping (In & Out Bound)

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Departments who have regular small package shipping needs should establish an account with either UPS or FedEx.

Purchases less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition. Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement.

Radioactive Waste Disposal

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Environmental Safety is responsible for the collection, treatment and disposal of all chemical, hazardous and radioactive waste generated at each campus location. 

Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement.

If you will be making several small purchases, and the total amount will exceed $10,000 in a 12-month period, a competitively bid contract may be appropriate. Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.

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