Request for Proposal Number S-021006

Awarded to Fisher Scientific.

UM System Commodity Specialist responsible for contract:

David Silvey

Phone: 573-884-1341

Email: silveyd@missouri.edu

Sales Representatives

Rick Kaup -Sr. Sales Representive
Research Division
Phone: 800-766-7000
Voicemail: 800-955-6666 extension 8266
Email: rick.kaup@fishersci.com

Contract Term:
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 with 7 1-year renewal options.

Pricing:
University of Missouri Pricing

** Hotlist

** Other pricing

The contract includes all items in Fisher Scientifics current catalogue/s and price book/s for which the net unit price will be $5,000 per item or less. In addition, all items in the Kimble price lists are to be included in the Scientific, Medical Supplies, Equipment, and Glassware/Plasticware catagories.

Exemptions:Precious metals, specialty chemicals, blood bank sera, some hematology controls, RIA kits, enzymes, radio-isotopes, and any other items or supplies which are specifically covered by other contracts, or are identified (solely by the University of Missouri) as items that shall be ordered independently of this contract are excluded from this contract.

There will be no net price increases allowed during the period July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Net price increases shall only be allowed on January 1st of each contract period.

All discounts must be discounted off the standard published price regardless of any quantity ordered at any given time. Large quantity individual or multiple item one-time orders should be eligible for additional discounts based on the type of product being ordered.

Any additional dry ice or special packaging charges for enzymes, molecular products, or any other products must be absorbed by the contractor.

Delivery:
All shipments are to be F.O.B. Rolla, MO with all transportation and delivery charges including but not limited to dry ice, hazardous materials fees, special packaging, tailgate lift, and lead container fees fully prepaid and included in the contract price for each item. The only exception will be for orders specifically required by a customer to be same-day or over-night delivery The University of Missouri shall incur the additional fees charged by third party shippers for such rush deliveries. If same-day or overnight delivery is requested and can be accomplished by the vendors normal delivery procedure, the additional charges shall not apply.

Ordering:
Orders may be placed on-line at www.fishersci.com. User ids identified as University of Missouri users will show current contract pricing on-line.

New users may register for a user id and password at www.fishersci.com.

Restocking Policy:
No restocking fees will be assessed to the University of Missouri in instances where an order may have been incorrectly placed and the University customer returns the products within 60 days.

To obtain Return Goods Authorization call Fisher Customer Service at 800-766-7000 or request authorization on-line at www.fishersci.com.

Exceptions include:
Discontinued products
Products that have been personalized or customized
Items supplies to customers as an accommodation, including without limitation, third party purchases
Items not purchased from Fisher
Refrigerated or temperature controlled products
Outdated, shelf-worn, or used products (those not in saleable condition)
Reagents, diagnostics, or chemicals that have been opened
Broken thermometers or any material containing free mercury
Certain Fisher Science Education products.

If an item is mistakenly shipped due to a contractors mistake or is received damaged, the contractor shall pay return shipping and any restocking fee or shall pick up the item from the University department. Pick-up of the item shall be within two (2) weeks of notification.

Payment:
Fisher Scientific will accept payment on a university issued purchasing cards for orders less than $5,000.00. Orders which exceed $5,000.00 must be placed using a university issued purchase order and payment will be made via university check.

New Lab / Relocation / Renovation Discounts:
Additional discounts and design services are available. Contact the sales representative for details.