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Software Licenses & Maintenance

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All software licenses, renewals or maintenance, regardless of the dollar amount, requires an annual IT review and approval PRIOR to purchase.

**Documents requiring a signature or with terms and conditions MUST be submitted to UM Procurement for signature by an Authorized University representative PRIOR to acquisition of goods or services. Signatures by an individual department are prohibited.

See Policy 12004 for additional information.

Telecommunication Equipment and Supplies

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Telecommunications equipment and supplies includes office telephones, cordless phones, VoiP telephones, data networking equipment, switches, hubs, routers, wireless access points, internet service and related items 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.

Computer Supplies & Equipment

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Computer Supplies & Equipment (includes cables, keyboards, mice, monitors, desktop computer cameras, etc.) 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 with PRIOR approval. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition.

Audio-Visual Equipment & Supplies

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Audio equipment, video (consumer & broadcast) equipment, and related media services should be purchased from a contracted supplier in Show Me Shop whenever possible.  Purchases outside of Show Me Shop and less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card with prior approval. Purchases between $5,000 and $10,000 require a PeopleSoft Requisition. Purchases over $10,000 require a minimum of three competitive quotes, or written bid requests with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement.

Cellular Telephone & Service

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This category includes any cellular device purchases and wireless service plans (includes phone, PDA and tablets.) Please see Policy 12005 before making a cellular purchase.  

Each Campus has specific policy/regulations regarding cellular devices.  Click the link above for your campus specific policy.

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