The following items, regardless of dollar amount, must be routed to Purchasing or the appropriate University Department as indicated. This list of restricted items is necessary to make sure we maintain compliance with state laws and regulations as well as University policies.
With prior written approval, Purchasing may authorize Pcard use.
Route To Purchasing
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- Computer equipment & accessories, printers, software, and web services. Why?
- Foreign purchases, including Canada.
- Furniture: Desks, tables, chairs, room dividers and shelving, carpeting, etc.
- Personal office items, decorative and gift items including flowers.
- Charter of aircraft, bus service, watercraft, and other transportation services unless under current WWU contract.
- Used equipment, vehicles and furniture.
- Purchased Services such as stage set-up, installation or repair of equipment.
- Personal services such as organizational or analytical consultants and training.
- Hazardous materials: Such as radioactive chemicals, refrigerants, chemicals and cleaners.
Goods or Services from Other University Departments
- Facility Maintenance and repair: Contact Facilities Management Office at x3749.
- Printing, Graphics and Copy/Duplicating: All printing, graphics and copying including book binding and copy machines. Submit all requests to Printing & Publication Services x3914.
- Telecommunications: All telecom and data products including cell phones, telephones, pre-paid phone cards and connection devices. Contact Telecommunications at x3600 or visit the Telecom website.
- Vehicles: To use University-owned vehicles for travel in the Northwest area, contact the Motor Pool Office, x3413.
Items Under Contract
Non-Restricted Items available from State and University contracts may be acquired directly from the contract vendor by the department within their purchasing limits.
See: http://www.ga.wa.gov/Purchase/contracts.htm for state contracts. Call purchasing for WWU contracts.
Food and Beverages
Food and Beverages purchased with chart 1 funds must have an approved Coffee Light Meal and Refreshment form attached. Reference Web Form # on Purchase Order. Why?
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