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Postal Equipment and Supplies

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About This Commodity

Postal meters, mailroom equipment, supplies and maintenance primarily for use by the University campus mail department, but may be needed by other operations 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.

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 purchase 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 items or 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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PS Accounts

  • 723000

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  • Postal meters, mailroom equipment, supplies and maintenance primarily for use by the University campus mail department, but may be needed by other operations 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.