Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Moving & Relocation Services (non-household moves)

See UW Moving Services
Controlled Substances Other (see comments section)

See UW Medicine's Controlled Substance Information
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Research Subject Payments Other (see comments section)

Revolving Fund, Field Advance, or Gift Card. See Research Subjects
Internet Service Provider

See UW IT Connect
Floor Coverings Other (see comments section)

Please contact UW Facilities to get this started
Television and Video Productions Services

See UWTV

Interior Design Service

See the UW Capital Projects Office page on Design Services
Mobile Device Guidelines Other (see comments section)

See Mobile Device Guidelines
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Copying/Printing Services Other (see comments section)

See UW Creative Communications
Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
Printing Creative Communications (C2)

See Creative Communications
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
Mailing Services, Postage & Fees

See Creative Communications Mailing Services
Window Treatments Facilities

See UW Facilities
M&E Tax Exempt purchase

Or BPO
Graphic Art & Design Services

See Creative Communications
Payment to Student Employees Other (see comments section)

Payments to Student Employees should be made through Payroll.
Office Space (Leased)

See the UW Real Estate Office
Keys / Locks

Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop
Travel

See UW Travel
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)
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
UW Logos & Marks Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information
Vibration Tables Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Subaward Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

See the Subawards page through the Office of Sponsored Projects
Refrigerators for Labs Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Non-Catalog Ordering / BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) has published guidance regarding purchases of equipment and other items of concern to them. Please see guidance 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
Animals / Animal products & services i Animal studies Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Cadavers / Human Body Parts Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Purchase of cadavers or human body parts are not allowed on Procard. See the Exception Items page for more information.
X-Ray / Lasers Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Fume Hoods Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Radioactive Materials Catalog Order eInvoice

Radioactive materials may be ordered through the Perkin Elmer catalog. Non-Catalog and BPO may also be used. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Artwork/Goods from individuals Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Contact Buyer - Special requirements may appy to artwork
Antibodies - Custom Animal Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets 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
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
Biological Safety Cabinets Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers