Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Study Abroad

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

See Creative Communications Mailing Services
Window Treatments Facilities

See UW Facilities
Copying/Printing Services Other (see comments section)

See UW Creative Communications
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
M&E Tax Exempt purchase

Or BPO
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Mobile Device Guidelines Other (see comments section)

See Mobile Device Guidelines
Graphic Art & Design Services

See Creative Communications
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

Payment to Student Employees Other (see comments section)

Payments to Student Employees should be made through Payroll.
Interior Design Service

See the UW Capital Projects Office page on Design Services
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
Controlled Substances Other (see comments section)

See UW Medicine's Controlled Substance Information
Printing Creative Communications (C2)

See Creative Communications
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)
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
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.
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Logo Items for UW Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Antibodies - Custom Animal Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

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

Or BPO.  Go to the UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) for guidance on these devices.  
Security Systems Non-Catalog Order eInvoice
Foreign Supplier Orders Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Buying also can use BPO. See Foreign Suppliers. Paying can also be done through Non-PO Invoice.
Bus Charter Services Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. 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

 
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Equipment Leases Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

Attach the lease agreement to the request for the buyer to sign.
Liquid Nitrogen Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
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.
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.
Security Guards Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Office Supplies 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.