RFP Scientific Supplies - 2023

Wayne State University issued an RFP to select a Preferred Supplier for laboratory scientific supplies supporting roughly 1,200 labs across its main and medical campuses. The contract establishes a non‑exclusive, strategic‑source agreement that requires the vendor to provide a core list of up to 210 high‑volume items, submit pricing for non‑core items (either discount or cost‑plus), and participate in a shared‑revenue commission model. The vendor must integrate with the university’s JAGGAER punch‑out system, accept Procard orders, furnish MSDS for hazardous products, and deliver monthly KPI reports and annual business‑review meetings. Performance metrics include ≥ 98 % order accuracy and ≥ 95 % fill‑rate, with sustainability and diversity reporting also required. The award was made to Fisher Scientific, with an initial five‑year term beginning early June 2023 and optional extensions.