Tangible Goods

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. 

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 appropriate Sourcing Contact for assistance.

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.

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.

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 should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.

Contact the Sourcing Contact listed for assistance.

Custodial & Janitorial Equipment and Supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. 

The University of Missouri has established a pre-qualified list of suppliers for Signage and Related Printed Products.  Please consult the list below to select a pre-qualified supplier when obtaining signage and printed product needs.  If the anticipated amount of the order exceeds $100,000, departments should request quotes from three (3) or more suppliers and select the supplier with the best overall value.

Theatre Equipment and Supplies 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.

Items in this category include classroom and education supplies such as: instructional books, models and robotics kits,  science kits or any other teaching aid. Classroom and educational supplies 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.

This commodity includes equipment and supplies that are specific to any University of Missouri Library such as Book carts, Bookshelves, Card catalog files, etc.  If the purchase is less than $5,000 it 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.