Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Copying/Printing Services Other (see comments section)

See UW Creative Communications
Mobile Device Guidelines Other (see comments section)

See Mobile Device Guidelines
Office Space (Leased)

See the UW Real Estate Office
Keys / Locks

Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop
Travel

See UW Travel
Moving & Relocation Services (non-household moves)

See UW Moving Services
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Floor Coverings Other (see comments section)

Please contact UW Facilities to get this started
Internet Service Provider

See UW IT Connect
Television and Video Productions Services

See UWTV

Interior Design Service

See the UW Capital Projects Office page on Design Services
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
M&E Tax Exempt purchase

Or BPO
Payment to Student Employees Other (see comments section)

Payments to Student Employees should be made through Payroll.
Printing Creative Communications (C2)

See Creative Communications
Graphic Art & Design Services

See Creative Communications
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
Controlled Substances Other (see comments section)

See UW Medicine's Controlled Substance Information
Mailing Services, Postage & Fees

See Creative Communications Mailing Services
Window Treatments Facilities

See UW Facilities
Research Subject Payments Other (see comments section)

Revolving Fund, Field Advance, or Gift Card. See Research Subjects
Airfare for UW Faculty / Staff Central Travel Account (CTA) Central Travel Account (CTA)
Goods / Services from UW Departments Cost Transfer Invoice (CTI)

Or Internal Sales Document (ISD)
Subaward Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

See the Subawards page through the Office of Sponsored Projects
Vehicles Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

Ensure you contact Fleet Services to determine business use and minimum mileage requirements before creating a BPO.  As part of state requirements, all University vehicle assets must be managed by UW Fleet Services.  They will procure, manage and license the University vehicle asset on your behalf.
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Security Guards Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.
Animals / Animal products & services i Animal studies Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Air / Vessel Charters Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or, BPO.  Do not use a ProCard for Air charters.  For Bus, Shuttle, and Limo charters - use a UW Contracted supplier. More information available on the Charters / Transportation page.

For all charters, if a UW Contracted supplier is not used, departments must:

  • Review the Non-Contracted supplier information on the Charters / Transportation page.

  • Attach charter agreement and insurance documentation to the purchase request

  • Use object code 03-37 when setting up orders or paying for charters
X-Ray / Lasers Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
Artwork/Goods from individuals Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Contact Buyer - Special requirements may appy to artwork
Facilities and Renovation Services Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.

UW Owned Space: See the UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction website - departments are not authorized to contract for these services without approval from Facilities. Facilities has the right of first refusal on these types of work.

Leased Space: Contact UW Real Estate regarding building alterations and construction

 

 
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Custom Animal Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.  Go to the UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) for guidance on these devices.  
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Firearms / Ammunition / Explosives Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Preapproval/notification from UW Police may be required.
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
Biological Safety Cabinets Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Lead, Metallic Lead containing products Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

EH&S helps manage post-purchase handling of lead and lead containing materials. If you have any questions on or are not aware of UW, state or federal post-purchase lead policies and requirements, please contact EH&S at 206-543-7388.