BID - Athletic Tape 2009

The document is a bid request from Princeton University for various products and services. The document includes several questions and requirements that potential bidders need to address in their bids. Some of the key points mentioned in the document include: - Princeton University is a member of several purchasing associations and asks if the bidder is willing to extend pricing to members of these associations. - The document asks about invoicing preferences, including invoicing when the purchase order is complete, providing monthly summary billing, invoicing per shipment, and accepting EDI payment transfer. - The bidder is asked to provide details about special freight considerations, including frequency of delivery and transportation charges. - The document asks if the bidder provides desktop delivery and if they can deliver to various locations. It also asks if they can guarantee just-in-time desktop delivery and if they are willing to stock inventory items. - The bidder is asked to submit any value-added services they can offer, such as stocking arrangements, technical assistance, and dedicated customer representatives. - The document asks if the bidder has e-commerce capabilities and how many e-commerce trading partners they currently have. It also asks about the documents they send and receive and if they use the ANSI X12 standard format. - The bidder is asked to list any report functions they can provide, such as stockroom usage reports and purchase history reports. - Princeton University asks if they have the ability to pick up material if necessary. - The bidder is asked to list any warranties they are willing to offer and if they accept Visa credit cards for payment. - The document asks if the bidder's catalogs or price lists are available on the internet and if they can create custom internet catalogs for Princeton University. - Princeton University expects each bidder to offer rebate incentives for various levels of sales, to be issued in the form of a check or credit at the beginning of each anniversary date of the contract. - The document asks for any distributors the bidder wishes Princeton to consider doing business through. - The bidder is asked if their cost includes installation and/or instructions for proper use of the products. - The document asks if the bidder can provide after-hours availability for orders and inquiries. - There are also government contract requirements, including a certification regarding non-segregated facilities and a labor surplus area inquiry. Overall, the document outlines the specific requirements and expectations that Princeton University has for potential bidders in their procurement process.