Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Window Treatments Facilities

See UW Facilities
Controlled Substances Other (see comments section)

See UW Medicine's Controlled Substance Information
Research Subject Payments Other (see comments section)

Revolving Fund, Field Advance, or Gift Card. See Research Subjects
M&E Tax Exempt purchase

Or BPO
Graphic Art & Design Services

See Creative Communications
Office Space (Leased)

See the UW Real Estate Office
Keys / Locks

Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop
Copying/Printing Services Other (see comments section)

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

See UW Moving Services
Internet Service Provider

See UW IT Connect
Travel

See UW Travel
Interior Design Service

See the UW Capital Projects Office page on Design Services
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
Floor Coverings Other (see comments section)

Please contact UW Facilities to get this started
Printing Creative Communications (C2)

See Creative Communications
Television and Video Productions Services

See UWTV

Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Mailing Services, Postage & Fees

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

See Mobile Device Guidelines
Payment to Student Employees Other (see comments section)

Payments to Student Employees should be made through Payroll.
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
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)
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Puget Sound Blood Bank products Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See Blood, blood serum, and platelets on the Exception Items page for more information.
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Security Systems Non-Catalog Order eInvoice
Equipment Leases Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

Attach the lease agreement to the request for the buyer to sign.
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
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.
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.
Security Guards Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.
Resale purchase Catalog Order eInvoice

Also Non-Catalog Orders and BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Toxic Gases Catalog Order eInvoice

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
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

 

 
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
Foreign Supplier Orders Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

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

Or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
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

 
Firearms / Ammunition / Explosives Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Preapproval/notification from UW Police may be required.
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.
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice