Carpet & Floor Covering and Installation

Carpet and floor coverings MUST be handled through your respective campus Facility Department.  Discuss with your appropriate Environmental Safety department for specific guidelines.

 

Insurance Requirements: Contractors who install carpet and floor coverings on University property must have a current certificate of insurance on file with UM Procurement. Contact UM Procurement before proceeding with installation.

 

Columbia - Due to the existence of vinyl asbestos floor tile in many areas of the campus, the removal and/or installation of carpeting and other floor coverings has the potential to release asbestos fibers. Because this can pose immediate health hazards and would be a violation of regulatory requirements if not properly handled, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) must verify that the existing subfloor does not contain asbestos or that the installation of carpeting or floor covering is unlikely to result in the release of asbestos fibers.  Departments shall not proceed without written approval.

 

Building & Construction Materials

Building materials and supplies should be purchased from a contracted supplier through Show Me Shop whenever possible. 

If you are considering a Construction or Renovation project, you must obtain approval from your respective Facilities department. See also -  Construction Services.  

Insurance requirements – Any supplier who is performing work on University property MUST have a current certificate of insurance on file with UM Procurement. Contact UM Procurement before proceeding with any of this type of work.

Service Agreement - Some services may require a contract form to be completed.  Before proceeding consult the Sourcing Contact to determine which form is needed.

Construction Services

All construction, renovations or rehabilitation efforts must comply with all applicable laws, building codes, standards, regulations and labor agreements and shall be coordinated by the specific campus facility/operations department.

If you are considering a Construction or Renovation project, you must obtain approval from your respective Facilities department.  Procurement will not proceed with approval from Facilities.

Construction projects are defined as - any project that physically modifies the interior or exterior of a building or structure.  This includes, but not limited to:  installation of equipment and permanent fixtures, painting, flooring, water filtration systems, alarm and security systems, etc.

 

Insurance requirements – Any supplier who is performing work on University property MUST have a current certificate of insurance on file with UM Procurement. Contact UM Procurement before proceeding with any of this type of work.