Laboratory Supplies and Equipment

The University of Connecticut is seeking qualified vendors to serve as a primary (or prime) laboratory‑supply distributor, providing a broad catalog of lab‑related consumables, equipment, and services. The solicitation calls for a comprehensive pricing schedule (Market Basket), support plans, logistics capabilities, and compliance with extensive state‑level ethics, diversity, and insurance requirements. • Supply of lab and classroom supplies, equipment, and related services across commodity codes 285‑287. • Provide detailed pricing (Market Basket), discount schedules, and value‑added proposals; support requirements include technical assistance, training, and robust reporting. • Must integrate with the university’s Jaggaer (HuskyBuy) e‑procurement system, meet strict delivery, warranty, and return policies, and adhere to Connecticut statutes on ethics, supplier diversity, and contract compliance. • Contract term: 5‑year base term with an optional five‑year extension (up to 10 years). • Evaluation will consider depth of offering, support, logistics, economic/value‑add considerations, and pricing.