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Printing equipment and supplies primarily used by campus printing operations.  

For department printer needs, see Copier & Multi-function Devices category.

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

  • If the purchase is less than $5,000, the University OneCard can be used.  
  • If the cost is over $5,000 a PeopleSoft Non-Catalog requisition must be entered and processed by UM Procurement.  
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • If there will be multiple purchases made over a period of time, a blanket purchase order should be requested. 
  • When a University purchase order is issued, invoices with the PO# clearly notated should be sent to Accounts Payable for processing.  

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  • Printing equipment and supplies primarily used by campus printing operations.  

    For department printer needs, see Copier & Multi-function Devices category.

    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.