Resources :: Preferred Vendors 
 
Dell Computers - http://www.dell.com


Christi Booth
tel. 800-348-6155 ext. 66703

Information: No tax. GSA Pricing. When calling Christi, reference NAVREF and/or EBIRE. On-line quotes are available. Enter the "Federal" area for GSA pricing.

Fisher Scientific - http://www.fishersci.com


tel. 800-766-7000

Information: On-line contract pricing available. Contact EBIRE for the account number.

Insight - http://www.insight.com


David Deppisch
tel. 800-804-4193

Information: Insight specializes in computer hardware and software. When calling for a quote, notify Dave that you are with EBIRE.

Lab Source - http://www.labsource.com


Customer Service
tel. 800-545-8823 ext. 1

Information: Lab products similar to Fisher Scientific, A. Daigger, etc.) GSA pricing. No shipping and handling charge on orders exceeding $100 .

 
Multiple Zones - http://www.zones.com


Maria Howard
tel. 800-258-0882 ext. 3424

Information: Computer products. Flagship catalogs include the PC Zone and the Mac Zone. No tax. Prices are 6% - 12% above cost.

Office Depot - http://www.officedepot.com


tel. 888-438-1229

Information: Excellent discount pricing. No shipping and handling charges. Call EBIRE for the account number. When calling for a quote, reference account number.

Promega - http://www.promega.com


tel. 800-356-9526 ext. 2

Information: Molecular biology reagents and kits similar to those sold by Life Technologies, Qiagen, etc. We have two accounts. Call EBIRE for account numbers and ask Promega for quotes on each account to determine which offers better pricing. No shipping and handling on orders exceeding $250.

Travel--Helen Stimson


tel. 925-937-6761 and 925-945-6115

Information: Submit a Pre-Travel package to EBIRE prior to reserving airline tickets.


Research

Questions to Ask
  • Does the quote include shipping, handling, and/or tax?
  • Can the item(s) be shipped via a less-costly method?

  • Equipment


    Equipment which costs more than $1,500 requires three competitive quotes. Submit only the preferred quote to EBIRE and have the PI initial the Purchase Order Form confirming that three quotes were received.


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