This list of restricted items is necessary to make sure we maintain compliance with state laws and regulations as well as University policies.
All requirements for the following items, regardless of dollar amount, must be routed to Purchasing or the appropriate University Department as indicated.
Route To Purchasing:
- Computer equipment, software & services. Why?
- Food & beverages. Why?
- Foreign purchases, including Canada. Why?
- Furniture: Desks, tables, chairs, room dividers and shelving, carpeting, etc.
- Hazardous materials: Items such as radioactive chemicals, refrigerants, chemicals, cleaners and other hazardous materials requiring Material Safety Data Sheets. Contact WWU Environmental Health and Safety with questions about hazardous categorization.
- Items available from State/University contracts must be acquired from the contract vendor. Refer to periodic lists which are circulated. (See: Product Pricing)
- Personal office items, decorative and gift items: Awards, briefcases, calendars, clocks, desk sets, flowers, pictures, plants, plaques. These items may only be purchased with Western Foundation unrestricted accounts.
- Charter of aircraft, bus service, or watercraft.
- Personal services such as organizational or analytical consultants and training.
Goods or Services from Other University Departments:
- Facility Maintenance and repair: Contact Facilities Management Office
- All printing, copying, graphic design and copy machines. Submit all requests to Printing, Graphic, Web and Copyright Services at x3914.
- Telecommunications: Contact Telecommunications at x3600 or visit their website by clicking here.
- Vehicles: To use University-owned vehicles for travel in the Northwest area, contact the Motor Pool Office, x3413.
- For Office and Related Supplies: Contact Central Store by phone at x3546 or visit their website by clicking here.
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