The intent of this policy is to make UW-Madison staff aware of the many programs associated with the purchasing process which require special consideration as they procure goods or services. This will insure UW-Madison meets the requirements of the law and meets goals established as awards are made.

Policy 

UW-Madison is committed to the implementation and maintenance of the following State of Wisconsin policies and programs: Wisconsin State Supplier Diversity Program, Sheltered Work center Program, Small Business Development Program, Recycling Program, American Made Materials Policy, Reciprocity Law, Badger State Industries Program, Affirmative Action Contract Compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act. Bid specifications and contract awards may be affected by one of more of these programs.

CONTACTS:

If departments have questions regarding these transactions, please contact the assigned purchasing agent or 262-6357

PROCEDURES:

Departments should submit their requisitions as explained in the External Requisition Tutorial. Depending on the nature of the transaction, preparation of specifications and issuance of a purchase order may be affected by these programs. Departments should take them into consideration when determining lead time and should review UW-Madison, UW-Systems or State of Wisconsin Contracts for any of the programs identified above before ordering.

APM #1 – Handling Routine Transactions within Accounting Services

SPM PRO-606 – Supplier Diversity Policy and Reporting

SPM PRO-509 – Sheltered Work Center Program SPM PRO-209 – Sustainability in Procurement SPM PRO-605 – American Made Materials Policy SPM PRO-603 – Reciprocity Law and Handling State Preferences

SPM PRO-507 – Procurement from Wisconsin Bureau of Correctional Enterprises

SPM PRO-403 – Non-Discrimination and Contract Compliance

SPM PRO-202– Specifications