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  • Show-Me Shop

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Building materials and supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. 

If you are considering a Construction or Renovation project, you must obtain approval from your respective Facilities department. See also -  Construction Services.  

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.

Payment Methods

  • Purchase from Show Me Shop if available.  
  • Purchases not available through Show Me Shop and less than $5,000 may be purchased using the University One Card.
  • 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 University has the ability to access group purchasing cooperatives for some items.  Before making a final decision, contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.
  • If purchasing from a contracted supplier, bids and sole source justification are not required.  
  • Purchases over $10,000 and NOT from a contracted supplier, will require competitive bidding with detailed specifications prepared by UM Procurement.  Submit a PeopleSoft non-catalog Requisition and attach specifications, or contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance. 
  • When a University purchase order is issued, invoices with the PO# clearly notated should be sent to Accounts Payable for processing.  

Other Details

Sourcing contact

PS Accounts

  • Building renovation less than $100,000 = 796000; Building renovation over $100,000 = 796500

University-specific Policies/Procedures

Location-specific content

  • Building materials and supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. 

    If you are considering a Construction or Renovation project, you must obtain approval from your respective Facilities department. See also -  Construction Services.  

    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.