Academic Support Services Agreements (ASSA)

In accordance with its education, research, and public service mission, UWM and other UW institutions occasionally experience the need for services of an academic nature that cannot be met through a competitive State procurement process. These types of academic support services have a narrowly defined scope, a …

Available Contracts

Advertising Services: Elevator Advertising WrapsThis is a revenue producing contract for elevator wrap advertising for University Housing. This contract may be available for use by other UWM departments. If you would like to use this contract, you must reach out …

Business Meals

Employees are now permitted to use the PCard to purchase Business Meals and Refreshments. All existing business meal requirements still apply, including the need for actual business to be conducted and the restriction on alcohol purchases. Only GROUP/HOSTED Meals are …

Charging Tax

Purchases by Wisconsin governmental units, including the University of Wisconsin System, are generally exempt from Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax, and may be exempt from tax in other states.  Those that use their Pcard to make purchases, issues orders or …

Gift Card Approval form (now Spend Authorization)

A spend authorization requesting authorization to purchase gift cards in Workday is required for UWMIL The spend authorization will take the place of the Gift Card Approval form. – Gift Card Recipient Log found on the Workday Website Forms and Publications.   The spend …

Headquarter City Events (Hosted Events)

Costs associated with UW­ sponsored business events, some of which may occur at the headquarters location, may generally be reimbursed if they are actual, reasonable and necessarily incurred in the discharge of official duties. View the Headquarter City & UW …

How do I Download PCard Statements

Paper Statements Discontinued: Paper credit card statements for University Liability Cards (Pcard) will no longer be distributed. All reconciliation and documentation should take place in Workday using the available tools and job aids. (Statements for shared liability cards can be paper …

Importing Goods

Importing goods from foreign countries (including Canada and Mexico) can present unique challenges. There are potential tariffs, inspections, import restrictions, especially with the research related equipment that UWM often purchases. Departments are warned that low dollar orders placed directly with …

Ineligible Suppliers / The Wayfair Ruling

Wisconsin law provides that state agencies cannot enter into any contract or order for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment or contractual services with vendors or their affiliates who are not registered, collecting and remitting Wisconsin sales or use tax …

Name Badge Ordering

Name badges must be ordered from BCE. Orders must be placed with a Pcard or a Purchase Order (PO) BCE will require either the last four digits of the Pcard or the PO number when the order is placed First …

New Furniture (Mandatory)

Pursuant to State statute (s. 16.75(3t)(c)), new furniture (categories are defined on webpage link below) must be purchased from the Bureau of Correctional Enterprises (BCE), formerly Badger State Industries (BSI): 505ENT-M15-BSI OFFURN-01 Michelle Pressentin is UWM’s sales representative – Michelle …

Searching for State and UW-Madison Contracts

UW-Madison Purchasing Services maintains a searchable database of State of Wisconsin (DOA issued) and UW-Madison issued contracts. Commonly requested UW-Milwaukee contracts are found under the ‘Available Contracts’ Help section on this website. Please contact Purchasing for further assistance on locating …

Signage, Banners, etc.

On March 28, 2018, 2017 Wisconsin Act 146 was signed into law, modifying certain provisions of Ch. 16, Wis. Stats. related to the procurement of signs. New State procurement policy was issued as PIM18002. The $3,500 threshold applies to the total …

Supplier Information in ShopUW and Workday

Entering a New Supplier Request Entering Supplier Change Request Form Search for a Supplier Profile in Workday Supplier Accounts Hub Supplier Resources Search for a Supplier in ShopUW+ Reference UW System Policy 363 on Supplier Edits.

Tax Exempt Documentation

UWM’s documentation of tax exempt status is located here [UWM users only] Tax Exempt Status letter (UW Systemwide) Certificate of Exempt Status (Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax) Sales Tax Exemption in Other States (link to Travelwise)

Unviersity Credit Cards

Purchasing Card Compliance Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Purchasing Cards Request a Change to a Purchasing Card – Employee Shared Liability Card Policy

What are the bidding rules?

Wisconsin is a low bid state. In general, Suppliers must bid to get contracts with the State of Wisconsin ​(with the exception of Best Judgement (< $5,000) and sole source, or noncompetitive, awards). Formal quoting, bidding, and Request for Proposal …