Purchasing Department - University of Connecticut

ate and that all other “Non-Core List” items be delivered at a 97% SKU fill rate.
Failure to comply with fill rate requirements for more than two consecutive months will
result in a retroactive 2% discount for all items ordered during that timeframe.
The respondent shall provide a detailed narrative describing how it will meet the requirements
identified above.
3.14 Technical Requirements for Dedicated Website
As stated in the Introduction, the requested items must be available for purchase
through a web hosted SciQuest punch-out custom catalog containing core list items
loaded with Agreement pricing within the University of Connecticut/UCHC Husky Buy
application. The following general technology and resource requirements are
mandatory. These requirements must be met with no additional costs or special
equipment requirements to either the University or UCHC. With the exception of
custom orders and non-catalog items, it is the intent of the University and UCHC to
process orders through the punch-out catalog website.
For each of the features/capabilities listed below, your firm's on-line ordering system
must currently support the specified feature/capability.
The respondent shall provide a detailed narrative describing how its systems will meet the following
requirements:
a.) Ability to accept online orders 24/7
b.) Ability to add customizable branding with the University logo to the dedicated website
c.) Provide a dedicated Project Manager or designated team for the implementation and
maintenance of the punch-out custom catalog.
d.) Ability to place orders in a “punch-out” format which will have a direct interface with
our financial system, Kuali, via SciQuest
e.) Capability to support cXML PO delivery
f.) Capability to support E-invoicing
g.) Capability to provide real time access to the net contract price
h.) Capability to provide real time access to product availability
i.) Ability to review the shipment status of items ordered
j.) Provides automatic e-mail notification for all out of stock and back ordered items
k.) Ability to recall an interrupted order
l.) Ability to place orders with established min/max dollar amounts per item and/or per
order, as determined by the University
m.) View only mode which permits to look up information but prohibits actual order
placement
n.) Ability to remove or not display specific products for on-line ordering
o.) Ability to edit profile of end user online
p.) Access to selected wholesaler's electronic catalog (text only), as determined by the
University
q.) Access to selected wholesaler's electronic catalog (with pictures), as determined by the
University
r.) Access to all items in selected Wholesaler "Pricer", as determined by the University
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