Fisher Scientific
Fisher Scientific is a secondary supplier of laboratory equipment and supplies for
Louisiana State University. (Items not available through the LSU primary supplier, VWR International)
Benefits of the master contract supplier relationship are that LSU receives outstanding pricing on laboratory supplies, free freight, deep discounts on a hotlist of supply items, no-hassle return policy, dedicated on-campus representation, and additional discounts for new lab start-ups. Instructions for using a punch-out out catalog can be found in the "Create Requisition from Supplier Website" job aid available at Workday Training > Finance Training > Procurement.
Local Sales Representatives
Melissa Grace
Sales Representative - Baton Rouge
Melissa.Grace@thermofisher.com
Phone: 225-955-9870
Karen Griffin
Director of Academic Sales - South Region
Karen.Griffin@thermofisher.com
Phone: 615-393-4258
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Order Status feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Email Order Acknowledgement sent to Requester | Yes |
| Email Ship Acknowledgement sent to Requester | Yes |
| Deadline for Orders to Ship Same Day | 2:30 PM CST |
| Standard delivery time | 1-3 Business Days |
| Shipping and Handling charges | Yes, for orders not exceeding the $50 minimum order size, shipping charges will apply. |
| E-quote functionality available in Punch-out | Yes, you can request quotes from your local Sales Representative. |
| Order History feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Favorites/Hotlists feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Order cancellation and returns | For all cancellations or returns, please email Melissa.Grace@thermofisher.com. You will be required to have a written confirmation from the supplier to clear the Workday encumbrance. |
| Catalog Product Restrictions | Yes, only products exclusively sold through Fisher Scientific are available to purchase through the B2B platform. |
| Additional Notes | If a item/brand is sold through Fisher Scientific retail, but not available through the Fisher Scientific B2B catalog, go to the VWR International B2B catalog or contact the VWR sales rep to purchase. |
Questions?
All questions concerning this contract should be directed to Procurement Services at 225-578-2176 or purchase@lsu.edu.
Rev. 3/2/2022
Competitively bid through
NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Organization
(NASPO ValuePoint)
RFP #16000231- Laboratory Equipment and Supplies