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Purchasing Department - University of Connecticut

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Exclusions<br />

*FY12 spend from<br />

current <strong>of</strong>fice products<br />

supplier<br />

sites<br />

Furniture, flash drives, batteries,<br />

privacy screens, copy paper,<br />

janitorial supplies, bulletin boards,<br />

cork boards, chalkboards, dry<br />

erase boards, commencement<br />

supplies, plain white envelopes<br />

#10, utility knives, printers,<br />

flashlights, clocks, fans, heaters,<br />

surge protectors, hand sanitizer,<br />

first aid kits, copiers, toner (please<br />

note a scenario to include toner<br />

will be requested)<br />

General <strong>of</strong>fice $593,706<br />

Toner $636,598<br />

Farmington<br />

Copy paper, janitorial supplies,<br />

printers, copiers<br />

General Office $412,650<br />

Toner $563,186<br />

Furniture $228,765<br />

*FY12 (7/1/11 to 6/30/12)<br />

The purpose <strong>of</strong> this RFP is to establish an agreement for the purchase <strong>of</strong> general <strong>of</strong>fice supplies<br />

by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Connecticut</strong> which will enable the <strong>University</strong> community to purchase their<br />

requirements for <strong>of</strong>fice products from a single source at the lowest possible cost including the<br />

lowest investment in on-site inventory and with the greatest array <strong>of</strong> value-added services.<br />

While a single award to one supplier is anticipated the <strong>University</strong> reserves the right to make<br />

multiple awards if determined to be in the best interest <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. This agreement is<br />

designed to <strong>of</strong>fer the <strong>University</strong> community the flexibility in product selection as well as<br />

competitive pricing and premier service. While we have defined a specific work scope along<br />

with detailed requirements for this program, the <strong>University</strong> encourages participants to provide<br />

creative proposals that fully address the intent <strong>of</strong> the RFP and provide the best overall value to<br />

the <strong>University</strong>. Please refer to section 1.3 for further information. The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Connecticut</strong><br />

is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE). Minorities, women, and veterans are<br />

encouraged to bid/apply.<br />

The <strong>University</strong> not only desires an experienced, pr<strong>of</strong>essional firm that accurately delivers<br />

name-brand products next day at the deepest discount prices possible, but which also can:<br />

• provide value added services by providing suggestions to cut administrative<br />

costs and improve efficiencies,<br />

• skillfully implement and manage the program,<br />

• customize the program, materials and billing to the <strong>University</strong>’s exact needs<br />

and requirements,<br />

• possess the technology to monitor and assess our program as the <strong>University</strong>’s<br />

change,<br />

Excluded from any contract awarded as a result <strong>of</strong> this RFP shall be:<br />

Student discount programs,<br />

o Alumni discount programs,<br />

o Retail store programs,<br />

o Copy center programs,<br />

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