Are there programs for diverse suppliers?

The Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) certifies Minority-Owned (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (DVB) and Woman-Owned (WBE) businesses to provide better opportunity for them to do business with the State of Wisconsin. The University submits monthly reports to the SDP on our …


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 …


Supplier Insurance Requirements

As a condition of their contract with the University, Suppliers are required to keep on file a current Certificate of Insurance that meets the requirements of the University. The Standard Insurance & Indemnification Requirements are UWM’s minimum requirements, and can …


University’s Payment of Invoices

The University is required by statute to pay, or dispute, properly submitted invoices within 30 days. It is essential that invoices presented for payment be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained on the purchase order. The purchase order number must …


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 …