Mandatory State Bulletins must be used unless prior approval is obtained through the Purchasing Office. Please contact the Purchasing Office for instructions and assistance at 232-2346. All University personnel involved in soliciting bids are responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations related to this activity. For Classified Staff refer to the Classified Employee Work Guidelines and Chapter ER-Pers 24 of the Wisconsin Administrative Rules. Faculty and Academic Staff refer to Wisconsin Administrative Code, UWS Chapter 8.
All bids are to be considered confidential prior to issuing of purchase orders.
Bidding information obtained from vendors is not to be divulged giving an unfair advantage to one vendor over another. This information must be made available to all contacts. Vendors may ask for information regarding bid results after the award is made. All questions should be referred to the Purchasing Office. Insurance certificates will be required from successful bidders for service, installation, inside delivery and other work performed on campus.