Parcelway Local shipments have several levels of service. This includes shipments containing dry ice. DO NOT PACK OR SEAL dangerous goods in the labs without consulting Biostores personnel who are certified Dangerous Goods shippers. Dangerous goods shipments require a great deal of documentation and special packaging to be ready for air or ground shipping. General Quotes and Tenders should be obtained through the Purchasing Department.
Quotes are lists of items sent to suppliers requesting special pricing.
Special pricing may be given because of the size of the order, the dollar value, demonstrator model, discontinued products or the desire of a company to get their product into the university market. The budget or preliminary quote should ask for all options and the current list price. The current price allows for price changes and grant shortfalls. The final quote is requested when the grant money is in place and you are ready to purchase. The details of a final quote must be very tight.