1. POLICY. To comply with University administrative policies, various state statutes, and federal regulations, UW-Madison departments must obtain prior approvals and/or fill out required forms for the products/services listed below. Purchasing Services and delegated purchasing departments cannot issue a purchase order until such special approvals and/or forms are obtained, regardless of dollar amount. SPECIAL APPROVAL REQUIREMENT INDEX: (Find corresponding numbers identified in procedures) 3.1 Americans with Disabilities Act/Assistive
Listening Devices Requirements (ALD/ALD Requirements) 4.0 Remodeling of Campus Facilities (Facilities Planning Management Requirements) 2. USAGE. Read and follow the special approval procedures contained in this document prior to issuing a requisition for any of the commodities or services listed in section 1. 3. PROCEDURES. Purchasing Services will request additional information from the department when a requisition is received without the necessary form or prior approval. The requisition is held from further processing until the department provides the required approval and/or completed form. 3.1 Americans with Disabilities Act/Assistive Listening Devices Requirements (ALD/ALD Requirements)All department users submitting requisitions must consider the effect the purchase of the commodity or service would have on individuals covered under the ADA. Examples of purchases involved would include signage, construction or remodeling of facilities, addition or placement of computer or audio visual equipment and any service contract where individuals covered under the ADA would have limited access to or would be effected in any manner by the facilities or equipment involved. Contact for ADA and ALD questions: marcia.carlson@ccmail.adp.wisc.edu 3.2 Air Charter All Air Charter services that require a plane(s) 8-passenger or less must be purchased from DOA's Wisconsin Air Services. They fly 24 hours per day/7 days per week at very competitive prices. The Department of Administration requires UW Madison Travel Manager and Dean/Director prior approval before reserving charter air services from our contract provider, Wisconsin Air Services. We have developed a form and instructions to gain prior approval
before booking with WAS. The instructions and form are now on our
web site at: 3.3 Alcohol (Beverages and Research)The purchase of alcoholic beverages is only permitted if they are being purchased for research purposes or are part of a meal at a conference where the cost of the beverage is included in the conference fee. If a department desires to purchase alcoholic beverages for research purposes, the researcher must submit a request, signed by the Dean, stating the purpose of the research, prior to the purchase. The request should be sent to Purchasing Services for approval. Once approval has been received, a contract blanket order or a specific order may be generated for the purchases. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from current UW-Madison contract vendors. See http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/purch/contract/wp5109.html for a list of current vendors. It is allowable for the University to pay for wine and beer to be served with a dinner included at the conference where these costs are included in the participant fee for the conference. No hard liquor may be purchased, to be served with dinner. For receptions, no alcoholic beverages may be purchased. The entire revised text of the Travel Regulations may be accessed at http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/acct/policy/meetcon/meetcon.html CONTACT: Purchasing Services at (608) 262-1526. Research Alcohol: Pure 190 and 200 proof alcohol (for research use only) must be ordered through Materials Distribution Services (MDS). MDS has the federal license and permits required to purchase, deliver and transport this commodity. See website: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/mds/mds.html CONTACT: Materials Distribution Services at (608) 497-4400 3.4 Computer Equipment and Software Information Technology Review (ITR) forms are required for any purchase or upgrade of an administrative mainframe or a major application purchase totaling $250,000.00 or more. An ITR form must be completed, signed and included with your requisitions. CONTACT: Purchasing Services at (608) 262-6557. 3.5 Computer Software License Agreement All software license agreements or other similar contracts that are signed on behalf of the University are signed by a Purchasing Services or delegated department agent. (An unauthorized signer assumes personal responsibility for damage claims that may arise.) The department person responsible for the day-to-day use of the software must submit a completed Contract Compliance Commitment Letter with the requisition when the vendor requires a license agreement to be signed. CONTACT: Purchasing Services at 262-6557. 3.6 Controlled Substances (narcotics and dangerous drugs) Persons needing to use a controlled substance (Schedule I, II, III, or IV) for purposes of scientific research, instructional activity, or chemical analysis must be registered with the State Controlled Substances Board and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. This excludes the activities of licensed medical, veterinary and pharmacy professionals who are permitted by license in the course of professional practice in this state. Requisitions submitted to Purchasing Services must have the DEA registration number and a completed DEA 222 form attached. Refer to PPP25 for definition. CONTACT: Drug Enforcement Administration, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., #228A, Milwaukee WI. 53202, or 414-297-3604 (fax 414-297-1169) to apply for DEA registration. Controlled Substances Board, 1 W. Wilson St., Madison WI. 53707, or 608-266-7586 (fax 608-266-0036) to apply for a Wisconsin Special Use Authorization. Purchasing Services at 608-262-4562. 3.7 Fireworks Pyrotechnics (fireworks) display in any UW facility, on UW property, or at any UW sponsored event require permission from the Vice Chancellor of Administration's office. The Vice Chancellor's letter of approval must be attached to your requisition to purchase pyrotechnics. Building managers are not authorized to give permission for the use of pyrotechnics in any of their assigned building responsibilities. To check for contract information regarding vendor for pyrotechnics: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/purch/purch.html CONTACT: Purchasing Services at 608-262-1526, Vice Chancellors office at 608-263-2509. 3.8 Furniture Items: UW-Madison is required to purchase furniture items listed below from Badger State Industries (BSI), unless BSI cannot provide the item being purchased or cannot provide the item at a price 3% or less higher than another vendor being considered. When purchasing from BSI, the customer should use the referenced contract number (listed below) on their requisition. BSI must be considered and customers must either review BSI’s offerings at BUYBSI.com or review with BSI sales people the items being purchased. If the department selects a different vendor other than BSI, product specifications and justification as to why BSI's product does not meet the customers needs must be attached to the requisition. If necessary and as required by the Department of Administration (DOA) contract, a release number will be requested from DOA through the purchasing agent. Purchases from another vendor will not be issued without proper procedures being followed. 3.9Graphic Equipment All photocopiers, laser printers, proofing equipment, prepress equipment, CTP (computer to plate) equipment, and printing equipment such as: folders, plate makers, collators, sorters, stapler/stitchers, saddle binders, hot glue binders and powered paper cutters over $25,000 (outright purchase or sum total of all lease payments over the full term) must be approved by the UW Print Review Committee, and the Department of Administration (DOA), State Bureau of Procurement. A completed application form must be attached to the requisition. Purchasing Services will review the application and forward it to DOA. An approval application form is available from Purchasing Services call 262-1526. CONTACT: Purchasing Services at (608) 262-1526. 3.10 Importing or Exporting Goods and Services (Refer to PPP # 20) All state, federal, and customs laws and regulations are followed for purchases of products or services from a foreign country for shipment to the United States, purchases in the United States shipped to a foreign country, or for purchases of products or services in a foreign country for use in a foreign country. 3.11 Insurance Coverage:) Insurance coverage is required of a vendor when goods are to be installed or services are to be provided by that vendor on University property or on privately owned property that the owner has allowed the University to use. Worker compensation, general liability, and comprehensive auto liability (owned and non-owned) are required as stated in UW-Madison Standard Terms and Conditions. Additional coverage may be required depending on the situation. A Certificate of Insurance will be required of all vendors providing High-Risk services. Examples of High Risk Services include, but are not limited to:
Insurance coverage is required for equipment that is offered to the University on an evaluation/trial or loaner basis, or when contracting a lease-to-purchase transaction and in normally provided by the vendor. Depending on the shipping terms, insurance coverage may also be required during shipment of goods purchased. Refer to IPP 12, Appendix 5 3.12 Leasing of Facilities by Student Organizations Sponsored Student Organizations must get approval from their Dean prior to processing a requisition. Refer to PPP14, Signatory 3.13 Legal Services No state agency may employ legal counsel without prior approval of the Governor. CONTACT: Purchasing Services prior to any action at 608-262-1526. 3.14 Motor Vehicles: Refer to PPP #17. All motor vehicle acquisitions are approved by the State Department of Administration (DOA) and the Governor. All requests to replace, lease or rent vehicles must go through the college vehicle coordinator, then to the Car Fleet Office, 10 N. Murray St., Madison WI. 53715. CONTACT: Your college vehicle coordinator or Car Fleet Office at 608- 262-1307. 3.15 Omnibus Reconciliation Act--Medicaid/Medicare Funding (over $10,000) Public Law 96-499 (Omnibus Reconciliation Act). Upon receipt of a requisition funded by Medicaid/Medicare, Purchasing Services will determine if the Omnibus Reconciliation Act applies and submit a Public Law 96-499 form to the vendor for signature. CONTACT: Purchasing Services at 608-262-1526. 3.16 Printing Refer to PPP #5 for internal requisition issued to to Digital Printing & Publishing Services (DP&PS, formerly DoIT Printing) or University Communications Creative Services (formerly UW Publications Office) over $49.99. CONTACTS: Digital Printing and Publishing Services, (formerly DoIT Printing Services) at 608-263-6739, University Communications Creative Services, (formerly UW Publications) at (608) 262-0948, Purchasing Services at 608-262-1526. 3.17 Radioactive Materials All radioactive materials, whether they be by-product, naturally occurring, or accelerator produced, that are ordered for UW-Madison use are ordered by and delivered to UW Safety Central Ordering, Receiving and Distribution (CORD). Requisitions not ordered through and delivered to CORD will be canceled unless a letter from CORD is attached. CONTACT: CORD at 608-262-6511. 3.18 Stable Isotopes Non-radioactive Stabe Isotopes purchased from DOE must include a completed Department of Energy form entitled "US Department of Energy Isotope and Technical Service Order". This form must accompany any requisition requesting product material, technical services, stable isotopes or cyclotron-produced radioisotopes (CORD will actually purchase cyclotron produced isotopes), or related services from the U.S. Department of Energy. If not attached, agent will send a Request for Information (RFI) to department. Forms are available at: WEBSITE: http://www.ornl.gov/isotopes/catalog.htm CONTACT: U.S. Department of Energy at 865-574-6984. 3.19 Telecommunications EquipmentAll telephones or telephone systems, cellular phones, etc., are pre-approved by the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). A list of pre-approved equipment is available at DoIT. Contact DoIT to purchase items not on the pre-approved equipment list regardless of the dollar amount. For cell phone and service purchases please see How To Obtain A Cell Phone and Cellular Service. Any Telecom equipment with a purchase price of $10,000.00 or more, rentals of $250.00/month or more, and multi-lease agreements require the prior approval of DoIT. An approved Telecommunications Systems Study Report (TSSR) form must be attached to the requisition and is available at: Please contact Neil Mack at 265-9390 to have the form completed and submitted to DOA for approval. Materials Distribution Services (MDS) sells telephones from the pre-approved equipment list (see WEBSITE: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/mds/mds.html CONTACT: Division of Information Technology at 608-262-5520 or 262-8874. Materials Distribution Services at 608-497-4400. 3.20 Temporary Help Any department not using mandatory state temporary help contracts must contact Purchasing Services prior to making any commitment to contract for temporary help regardless of dollar amount. Purchasing Services will require a detailed justification letter from the Department stating why an LTE is not hired and why the normal personnel process is not followed. In all cases of hiring temporary help, Purchasing Services must confer with and obtain approval from the Classified Personnel Office. Classified Personnel Office will notify the appropriate Union. Hiring of Security Guards must have approval of Capitol Police. CONTACT: Purchasing Services at 608-262-1526 prior to submitting a requisition. 3.21 Trademarks and Logos All products bearing University of Wisconsin registered logos, indicia or trademarks must be purchased from licensed vendors. A list of registered vendors and logos, and forms and instructions for licensing, may be obtained through the Office of Trademark Licensing at 608-265-1152 or 262-0195. 3.22 Weapons All purchases for firearms (handguns are prohibited) must be approved by UW Madison Police Department. Please contact UW Police Dept. at 608- 265-3082 for the appropriate approval forms. These forms must be completed, approved by the UW Madison Police Department and attached to the requisition when sending it to Purchasing for processing. 3.23 On-Site Freezer/Refrigerator/Cabinet Stock Programs: 3.24 Biological Safety Cabinets, Fume Hoods, Necropsy Tables, or other Ventilated enclosures: 4. PROCEDURES FOR PROJECTS WHICH AFFECT CAMPUS FACILITIES: Prior approval from the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) is required for any work, including acquisition and installation of equipment, which impacts the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical or security system of a campus building or results in a change in space usage. This approval is required to ensure that the proposed work is a feasible project which complies with campus standards, state codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, and that the existing systems can support any new equipment or remodeling. (University Housing and Wisconsin Union facilities are exempt from these procedures.) Departments are required to submit requests to Physical Plant Project Administration Center (PAC) for review and approval by appropriate FP&M units. This is to ensure proper design and construction, including the preparation of specifications, issuing of purchase orders, coordination of trades, and technical oversight through the course of the project. The department will be asked to do one of the following: a.) Issue an internal requisition to Physical Plant for implementation of the work by in-house resources or outside vendors. b.) Prepare an external requisition to an outside vendor or to start the bidding process. In this case, FP&M will provide the department with a special authorization form to accompany the requisition. Such authorization form is required for order processing, including orders against existing contracts and blanket orders.
CONTACT: Project Administration Center - Physical Plant 201 Service Bldg. 1217 University Ave Madison WI 53706 Phone: (608) 265-4598 or 263-3021, email: http://www.fpm.wisc.edu 4. REFERENCES: PPP #5, Printing Related and Printing Purchases
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