Please review the approved direct payment categories for the use of the Direct Payment Form., Direct Payment Requirements, Direct Payment cannot be used to circumvent the procurement of goods or services that should have been ordered in BuyWays using a Purchase Order. Since the Direct Payment is not encumbered, the responsibility is placed upon the department placing the order to ensure sufficient budget monies are available for the payment of the invoice. The Direct Payment form uses the same rules for workflow as…
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Purchases that involve building maintenance or labor and materials construction contracts require prevailing wage rates (see the Prevailing Wage Rates below) and insurance. These types of contracts must be processed through the University’s physical plant, or facilities planning division, as appropriate, regardless of dollar amount. Such projects are strictly regulated by law. Violation is a…, Examples:, Janitorial Services, carpet installation, moving of University property, maintenance of grounds, heating, air conditioning, elevators, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building repairs, building construction, etc., Employees:, Departments may not contract with a University employee, or with any business in which a University employee or their family has an interest.
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Any agreement that meets or exceeds, $100,000, requires a Contract for Services, (CFS), . Note that all contracts must be signed and attached or linked to the BuyWays requisition. For assistance in resolving disputes over contract terms and conditions between the department and the vendor, please contact the UPST ., Note:, The Contract Start Date cannot precede the effective date of the contract.
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Rental Agreements, If you are required to sign an agreement to use space/real estate that is not owned by the University, please submit a contract request in BuyWays. Remember, only authorized signatories have the delegated responsibility for executing agreements on behalf of the University., Financing for Equipment Lease or Purchase, Please enter your equipment lease or purchase as contract request in BuyWays. The process is not recommended for purchases valued at less than, $100,000, . Plan well in advance.
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There are 3 available Guided Buying forms in BuyWays: Goods Only Form - Used when you are purchasing goods only, regardless of dollar amount Services under $50K Form - Used when you are purchasing services (or services & goods) with a combined total of less than $50,000 Services over $50K Form - Used when you are purchasing services (or services & goods) with a combined total of $50,000…
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Date and Time, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:40 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. Commonwealth Room, 50 Washington Street, Westborough
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Date, Time, and Location, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Commonwealth Room, 50 Washington Street, Westborough
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