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Procurement News Letter 1-14-2013

January 14, 2013

Strategically Sourced Contract Awards from 2012.
Below is a list of contract awards from the latter part of 2012.  These contracts can be found, along with a comprehensive list of other strategically awarded contracts, on the Procurement website.  Links are listed in each of the boxes below.

 

UPS

Express Package Services

In the past few months, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing and Business Operations conducted a Request for Proposal process for Express Package Services.  We are pleased to announce that UPS is in a position to handle your overnight/ ground shipping and your hazardous materials shipping needs at a great price. 

 

Access is obtained in the same manner as previously.  Details can be found on the Super Savings Opportunities on our website, www.purchasing.wayne.edu

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CDW-G

Announcing the New Computer Peripheral Contract

Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (PASS) engaged in a negotiation effort to get the best possible combination of service, delivery and pricing for Computer Peripheral Supplies for the University. We are pleased to announce that the University has entered into a “piggy back” contract agreement with CDW-G. 

 

The “piggy back” agreement will be tied directly to the University of Michigan’s contract, allowing Wayne State to receive the same pricing as the U of M.    Details can be found on the Super Savings Opportunities on our website, www.purchasing.wayne.edu.

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Office & Systems Furniture

We are pleased to announce that a program is now fully launched to include the majority of your office furniture needs. 

Interior Environments

Interior Environments has been awarded a contract and Allsteel furniture will be the University’s new standard for major renovation or new construction projects.  Additional information is available under the Super Savings Opportunities on our website, www.purchasing.wayne.edu .  Access to this page requires a WSU login ID and Password

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Stevens Van Lines

Stevens Van Lines has been awarded a contract for on campus furniture moves.  Some of the many benefits of this program are listed below:

Some of the many benefits of this program are listed below:

  • Faster Scheduling of your move;
  • Approximately 13% savings in cost exclusively using Stevens over the average cost we paid to all movers;
  • One point of contact for all your moving and scheduling needs. 

Please Note:  Household Moves for New Hires are handled under a separate contract with Corrigan Moving Services

 

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Commercial Printing

 

After comprehensive review by Procurement & Strategic Sourcing and Marketing and Communications, three vendors have been chosen for the University's commercial printing needs. Limiting the university's print vendors to three choices will provide a significant cost savings to the university, improve customer service and increase efficiency in the print ordering process.

 

Inland Press

   

Graphics East

Tepel Brothers

 

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