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Automotive Supplies & Services

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About This Commodity

Automotive parts for University owned vehicles and automotive equipment 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.

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.

Further Assistance

Does the supplier require an agreement to be signed or require acceptance of their Terms and Conditions?

YES - If the cost of the repair is over $5,000, submit a PeopleSoft Non-Catalog Requisition and attach all agreements, proposals, and/or quotes for review.  If less than $5,000 and paying via OneCard, send agreement via email to Sourcing Contact for processing PRIOR to acquisition of service.

NO - If the cost of purchase is under $5,000, submit a PeopleSoft Non-Catalog Requisition.  If less than $5,000 pay via OneCard.

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Sourcing contact

PS Accounts

  • 789050

Location-specific content

  • Automotive parts for University owned vehicles and automotive equipment 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.

    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.