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Purchasing Department - University of Connecticut

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contract which are purchased by the Contractor from firms which are minority-owned,<br />

women-owned and/or owned by persons with disabilities, as defined by the State <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Connecticut</strong>. This report will be available for each participating institution as well as<br />

in consolidated form showing all such purchases under the contract. This report will<br />

be provided on a quarterly basis to each participating institution. This report will<br />

indicate quarterly totals for each category <strong>of</strong> supplier ownership as well as provide a<br />

cumulative figure that shows year to date amounts for each supplier ownership<br />

category.<br />

h.) Cost Reduction Report<br />

Contractor should provide a report that reflects the dollar amount <strong>of</strong> cost reduction<br />

achieved under the contract. This report will show the total dollar value <strong>of</strong> purchased<br />

items at list price as well as the total actual dollar cost <strong>of</strong> purchases based on the<br />

discounted contract price.<br />

The respondent shall provide a detailed narrative describing how it will meet the reporting<br />

requirements identified above.<br />

3.18 Business Reviews and Annual Product Show<br />

Quarterly business reviews will be required as well as at least one annual product show per<br />

campus. Additionally, the vendor will be required to perform an annual customer service<br />

survey by department. The <strong>University</strong> reserves the right to request a monthly review if deemed<br />

necessary.<br />

3.19 Financial Statements<br />

Proposer must demonstrate it has the financial capacity to provide services as requested in this RFP. If<br />

the financial statements are intended to be confidential, please submit one copy in a separate sealed<br />

envelope and mark as follows:<br />

Firms name / Confidential Financial Statements<br />

Option A:<br />

Option B:<br />

Proposer’s who have audited financial statements shall provide statements for the<br />

two most recent years.<br />

It is preferred that audited financial statements for the two most recent available<br />

years be submitted. However, if not available, provide a copy <strong>of</strong> firm’s two most<br />

recent tax returns or compiled financial statements by an independent CPA.<br />

3.20 Packing list and Manifest Requirements<br />

If following a central delivery model whereby central stores will be providing delivery, an individual<br />

manifest for each delivery location must accompany all shipments and must provide a detailed<br />

breakdown <strong>of</strong> the pallet/s. Under no circumstances can manifests be combined. It is expected that<br />

deliveries that contain 20 or more boxes will be palletized and wrapped. If a central delivery model is<br />

chosen additional terms and conditions will apply.<br />

At a minimum each manifest must contain:<br />

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