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Application/IT Services Procurement or Review
Software available for your office computer may be installed by you for no charge. This software can be found in
Software Center. If the software you need is not listed in Software Center, we can still help with your specialized software request.
You must first consult with DoTS for applications/services not already covered by a university site license (software that's available to be installed via self-service). We will assist you with the technical requirements needed, licenses, acceptable use, and where/how it can be installed. After DoTS reviews, applications/services must be procured through DoTS or UWRF Purchasing Services; no department purchases via procurement card are allowed without specific written exemption granted by UWRF Purchasing Services. Links to UW System Administration required policies are referenced below.
Depending on the complexity of the equipment or software, the approval process of non-standard software (which involves multiple departments) often takes several weeks or longer to complete. If approved, the following information is needed to process an order:
- Software/Service title and version
- A link to the software or a quote from the vendor
- A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) - If the vendor doesn't have one pre-prepared, a template to send can be found attached to this article
- Business purpose for the purchase
- Quantity
- After approved for purchase or renewal,
- The account number(s) to charge. If more than one account is listed, the dollar amount split must be identified.
- Customer/Budget Authority approval is needed to proceed with the purchase.
UW System Administration Policies
Personally-owned Devices
Software for home use is available through the Wisconsin Integrated Software Catalog (WISC).