Please review the following reminder about Uniform Guidance and information about purchasing installed water filtration services from Optimum Water, as they may be relevant to your department. If this information is not applicable to you, please share with those in your area as applicable.
For any questions about the following, please contact Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service.
Uniform Guidance When Purchasing with Grant Funds
When purchasing goods or services with federal grant funds, it is important to remember that the purchase is subject to the Federal Uniform Guidance (UG) and University purchasing procedures. UG has specific requirements for all purchases of goods or services made with Federal grant funding over $10,000.
Review more information on the Purchase, Pay & Travel website.
Purchasing Installed Water Filtration System from Optimum Water
Optimum Water is a supplier that provides an installed water filtration system that is connected to the building’s water line. Departments that wish to purchase an installed water filtration system from Optimum Water must follow the process outlined below and, on the Purchase, Pay & Travel website. This will ensure the timeliest processing of the contract:
- Before submitting any contract to Purchasing Services, coordinate with your building or facilities point of contact.
- Once you have the approval to install, depending upon the building, installation may need to be completed by union labor.
- Submit a contract request using Contracts+ in the PantherExpress System. Visit the PantherExpress System SharePoint site for full instructions. Include proof of permission from building or facilities point of contact as part of your initial contract request for use by Purchasing Services.