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Materials Handling Equipment

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  • Show-Me Shop

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Materials Handling Equipment & Supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.

Purchases outside of Show Me Shop 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.

The University has the ability to access group purchasing cooperatives for some Materials Handling equipment.  Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.

Further Assistance

If the item is not available in Show Me Shop, do you have a OneCard and will the vendor accept the card for the transaction?

YES - Use the OneCard in accordance with the OneCard policy.

NO - Submit a PeopleSoft Non-Catalog Requisition and attach any agreements, proposals, and/or quotes for review PRIOR to acquisition of goods or services.

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  • Materials Handling Equipment & Supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible.

    Purchases outside of Show Me Shop 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.

    The University has the ability to access group purchasing cooperatives for some Materials Handling equipment.  Contact the Strategic Sourcing Specialist listed for assistance.