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Farm Equipment and Supplies

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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.

Livestock Purchases

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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:

Landscaping and Grounds Equipment, Services & Supplies

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Landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, turf vehicles, lawn tools, plants, fertilizers, ice melt, etc. should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. The University has the ability to access group purchasing cooperatives for some Landscaping and Grounds equipment.  Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.

Fencing Materials

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Miscellaneous fencing supplies totaling 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.

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.

Feed & Lab Animal Diets

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Purchases of animal feed and miscellaneous feed items totaling 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 Isotopes

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Each campus Environmental Safety office maintains a radioisotope license.  In accordance with this license, all radioisotopes MUST be shipped to the respective Environmental Safety Department.  The purchase of radioactive materials shall be made only for those having an active authorization issued by Environmental Health and Safety and/or the Campus Radiation Safety Committee for the material, quantity and form being requested.

Contact one of the following individuals for questions or approval:

Artwork & Collectibles

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Purchases for Unique Artwork, Collectibles and other items which do not lend themselves to competitive bidding may be purchased on a negotiated basis and require a PeopleSoft non-catalog requisition and Sole Source Justification if over $10,000.

Normal University spend limits apply for items that are more readily available such as copies of Artwork and Collectibles.

Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.

Athletic Equipment, Supplies & Services

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Athletic equipment, supplies and services - including fitness equipment, athletic apparel and shoes, scoreboards, flooring, protective gear, and related services specific to Athletic departments.  May also include any athletic associated equipment, supplies or services for university departments. 

The University of Missouri has established a list of contracted suppliers for some athletic equipment.  See the included list. 

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