Before making a purchase from Sam's Club, departments should check the Show Me Shop catalogs for the item(s) you wish to purchase, or consult with a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to determine if another option for purchase exists. If no other source is available, orders may be placed Online or In-Person following these processes:
Select your specific campus for specific details based on your location.
Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, including model aircraft require additional review and approval before purchase. Contact the Sourcing contact listed for guidance.
Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement.
Animals purchased for research use must be approved by the respective Campus Lab Animal Research Center Office. Contact your Campus office for assistance on how to proceed and if any existing contracts are in place. Depending on the campus, use of the One Card might not be approved.
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Books, new and used and other periodicals should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. This does not include textbooks.
Apparel or uniforms worn by staff or students, or fabrics used for various University related projects totaling less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card. Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by Procurement. For a list of contracted promotional product suppliers who are on contract for T-Shirts and other apparel items, click here.
Purchases from Amazon must be made using the University's Business Prime Account through Show Me Shop. Departments are not eligible to have their own Business Prime Account. The One Card should not be used to pay for items from Amazon. Department are encouraged to review pricing and availability from all Show Me Shop suppliers before proceeding with their purchase.
Any purchase of Amazon Web Services requires IT approval. Please refer to your appropriate IT Pro before proceeding with your purchase.
Materials Handling Equipment & Supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.
Purchases outside of Show Me Shop less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition.
Farm Equipment and Supplies (except for animals) should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.
Purchases outside of Show Me Shop less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition.
Miscellaneous agricultural equipment and supplies (except for animals) should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.
Purchases outside of Show Me Shop less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition.
ALL livestock purchases must be approved by UM Procurement in advance. The requesting department must provide the following information for review and approval prior to the purchase: