Tangible Goods

See also - Event Equipment Rentals

Gift Card purchases are allowed to the extent they are governed by an established program and the expense is reasonable and necessary to carry out the mission of the University. 

Gift Cards must be purchased through the contracted supplier in Show Me Shop, or from a University bookstore location. 

• See attached Processes document for additional explanations on the approval, ordering and distribution processes.

Nasal Naloxone is used to treat opioid overdose by temporarily reversing the effects of opioid medicines and drugs. The University of Missouri System has established a pre-qualified list of contracted suppliers for Nasal Naloxone. 

See the attached how to buy information. 

Engineering equipment, supplies and services as needed for research and educational purposes.  

The University has the ability to access group purchasing cooperatives for some items.  Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.

If the equipment is connecting to the University's infrastruture (electrical, exhaust, water, etc.), the respective campus facility department may need to be involved.

If the equipment has a software component, the respective IT approval will need to be obtained.

All types and services of batteries, including vehicle batteries, cell phone batteries, specialty batteries, and standard alkaline batteries.

The University's prime supplier in Show Me Shop is Batteries Plus.

Dental Equipment and Supplies for research and educational purposes, and for patient care needs.  

The University of Missouri has established a pre-qualified list of suppliers for Dental Equipment and Supplies.  See the included list.  Purchases from Henry Schein are available through Show Me Shop.

Before making a purchase from Sam's Club, departments should check the Show Me Shop catalogs for the item(s) needed, 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 following the campus specific processes.

Columbia

IN-STORE PURCHASES (Preferred for Columbia)

Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, including model aircraft require additional review and approval before purchase.  Contact the Sourcing Contact listed for guidance. 

Promotional items may include items such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads, pens, and other small dollar items given to promote an event or department. 

The University of Missouri System has established a pre-qualified list of suppliers for Promotional Products.  See the included list for each respective campus.  Departments are strongly encouraged to use a supplier on one of these lists.

Lab Animals, primarily small animals used for research. 

Lab Animals purchases must be approved by the respective Campus Lab Animal Research Center Office. Consult your Campus office for related policies/procedures. 

The University of Missouri has established a pre-qualified list of suppliers for Lab Animals.  See the included list.