Purchased Services (some Professional Services) are defined as a service where the end result is the acquisition of goods or service. Examples include/not limited to: tax preparation/audit services, pest control, graphic design, marketing, research analysis, etc.
See also - a more specific category.
Parking equipment and supplies primarily for use by Parking offices, but may be needed by other operations should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. Purchases outside of Show Me Shop and 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.
Medical equipment and supplies used for for research and educational purposes, and for patient care needs in the medical, dental or ophthalmology school settings should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.
This does not include items used for Patient Care at MU Health Care.
Lab Equipment and Supplies for research and scientific purposes should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop.
The University's Prime Vendor for Lab equipment and supplies is Fisher Scientific.
The rental of any equipment should be directed through UM Procurement. Contact the Sourcing Contact most closely associated with the equipment being rented. Any agreements requiring signature must be reviewed and approved by UM Procurement prior to rental. Some equipment may require physical damage insurance when rented.
Purchases over $10,000 require competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement.
Heating and LP Gas Fuels totaling less than your One Card transaction limit may be purchased with the 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.
Departments may purchase fuel for University owned vehicles and University owned equipment (lawn mowers, etc) from their respective University Pumps or by using the University's WEX card.
Gas cylinders, gas mixes, and high purity gases used for medical, lab research and industrial purposes. Also includes bulk gas storage tanks.
The University's preferred supplier is Airgas.
Janitorial Equipment and Supplies. Supplies such as cleaning chemicals, soap, brooms, trash cans and MORE. Equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums and MORE.
Custodial Services performed by outside companies.
This category includes all types of signage needs - such as: Backdrops, Banners, Directional, Electronic, Floor Stands, Message Boards, Vehicle Graphics, Vinyl Graphics, Way Finding signage, and many others.
If signage will be permanently attached to a University facility, the respective campus facility office will need to provided approval.