Tangible Goods

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 such as forklifts, pallet jacks, pickers, and other related items. 

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:

Landscaping equipment and supplies such as mowers, trimmers, turf vehicles, lawn tools, plants, fertilizers, ice melt.  Landscape services for University owned property.  

Insurance requirements – Any supplier who is performing work on University property MUST have a current certificate of insurance on file with UM Procurement. Contact UM Procurement before proceeding with any of this type of work.

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.

Specialty and miscellaneous feed items used for lab research animals. 

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:

Purchases for Unique Artwork, Collectibles and other items found in libraries, museums, etc. 

Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.