Surplus Property and Storage

The University of Miami Property/Surplus Department handles all transfers, disposals, and recycling of university property. Property Surplus must be contacted at 305 243-9696 before any university equipment or furniture is transferred or disposed of. The Surplus Office will contact the department and arrange for pick-up and/or disposal, depending on the state of the item in question. This service is free.

Property Surplus Warehouse
Surplus items are stored at the warehouse located at the 14501 NW 60th Ave. for storage and potential re-sale. Property Surplus receives deliveries from all four campuses two to three times a week. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The warehouse is located on the northside of the Glass Building located at 14501 NW 60th Ave.

The Property Surplus Warehouse is open to the University of Miami and the general public during hours of operation without appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Individuals can expect to find below market prices. Items on sale include boats, cars, computers, filing cabinets, furniture, coffee makers, and scientific equipment.

For more information on the Property Surplus Warehouse and the items on sale there, call 305-243-9696 or fax 305-556-1855.

Procedures for Disposal of Equipment, Surplus, and Transfers
Procedures for departments:

1. Departments must contact the Surplus Office at 305-243-9696 before disposing, transferring, or "surplusing" equipment and university property.
2. Complete the Equipment Transfers/Surplus form for any and all furniture/equipment to be recycled. Include the university decal number, serial number, manufacturer and model, and condition of the equipment. Location of equipment must be clearly stated.
3. Complete an Interdepartmental Requisition or Physical Plant Work Order form for equipment removal addressed to UM Trucking or Unicco according to point of origin.
4. Fax both forms to the Surplus Office at 305-556-1855. Keep the originals.
5. The Surplus Office will contact the department and arrange for pick-up and or disposal.
6. When the equipment is picked up, the department must provide the original and completed Equipment Transfers/Surplus form.
7. UM Moving / Unicco will sign the original to show that all the items were picked up. The department can then fax the completed form to the Property Accounting Office at 305-284-1544.

IMPORTANT: There will be no disposal or delivery of surplus equipment without proper documentation

Location

Miami Lakes Warehouse
14501NW 60th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33014

305 243-9696
Fax 305-556-1855

Hours of Operation
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Receiving Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Receiving Staff

Alberto Ramon
Manager
305 243-9696
Email: aramon@med.miami.edu

Olga Lidia Mesa
Administrative Assistant
305 243-9696
Email: omesa@med.miami.edu

Storage Warehouse
The Storage Warehouse is located at the Miami Lakes Warehouse located at 14501NW 60th Avenue. This building is now operated by the University of Miami and for University of Miami employees. The 22,000-sq. ft. warehouse offers a climate-controlled environment for record storage and other necessary file storage. State-of-the-art shelving and 16ft-towers are also available to provide departments with optimal space.

Procedures for Storage
Procedures for Department Access:

1. The warehouse is available 24 hours to authorized users only.
2. Access to the warehouse will be provided by the Warehouse Attendant from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
3. Access before or after regular business hours will be provided to authorized users only through the Security Department Dispatch Office in the Rosenstiel Building.
4. Departments should schedule visits at least 24 hours ahead in order to provide Departments ample time for accessing their individual spaces.
5. Storage is charged at a rate of $11.50/sq.ft. and is billable on a monthly basis through journal entries.

Moving Materials
To move materials on the Medical Campus, contact the Trucking Department at 305 243-6148 or fax IDR to 305 243-3586.

To move materials on the Coral Gables Campus, contact Unicco at 305 284-4366 or fax Physical Plant Work Order to 305 284-2865.

Authorized person must be present to store and sign off for delivery. Neither Unicco nor Trucking have access to the storage bins or the warehouses. Cancellation policy is 60-day written notice.

IMPORTANT: Storage of chemicals, bio-hazardous, flammable, illegal, dangerous, and/or toxic materials is prohibited. The Storage Warehouse does not store furniture. All storage must be confined to individual bins. Storage in hallways is prohibited. Unicco/Trucking will not leave materials outside of bins. Contents of the bins are the department's responsibility.

Storage Warehouse Location

Miami Lakes Warehouse
14501NW 60th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33014

305 243-9696

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Receiving Hours
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Storage Warehouse Staff

Alberto Ramon
Manager
305 243-9696
Email: aramon@med.miami.edu

Olga Lidia Mesa
Administrative Assistant
305 243-9696
Email: omesa@med.miami.edu