James Madison University #DMS-1107

JMU awards Anixter contract for multi-OEM telecommunications equipment and supplies

James Madison University (JMU) has awarded a contract to Anixter, Inc. for a broad range of telecommunications equipment and supplies to support campus projects. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University (JMU), Virginia - Buyer: Doug Chester, Buyer Senior - OEMs and Vendors (highlights): - 3M Telecom, Ortronics, Superior Essex, Corning, Chatsworth, Panduit, Belden, Commscope, Berk-Tek, Brady, Wiremold, EXFO, American Fibertek, APC by Schneider, Belden/CDT, B-LINE by Eaton, Blonder Tongue, Brocade, Brother, Buffalo Technology, Cablofil, Camden Door Control, Cisco, Coleman Cable, CS-CommScope, CS-Systimx, Commscope Andrew Solutions, Commscope Carrier Solutions, Comnet, Comprehensive Cable, Compulink, Ditek, East Penn, Eaton, Emerson Network Power Energy, Erico, Exacq, Fluke, Fluke Networks, Geist, General Cable, Hubbell Premise Wiring, ITW Linx, Lan Power Systems, Leviton, Middle Atlantic Products, Netsource, Siemon, Tripp Lite - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of telecommunications equipment and supplies from hundreds of OEMs - Product categories include fiber testing/tools (e.g., EXFO), fiber/copper cabling, connectivity, racks, power, cable management, and more - Discounts off manufacturer list prices, varying by OEM and product type (e.g., 44.5% off Berk-Tek, 40% off Panduit fiber cable routing, 39.8% off CS-Systimx, 39% off General Cable and Wiremold, 36% off CS-CommScope, Compulink, Hubbell, Middle Atlantic, Siemon) - Some items require "Call for Quote" (CFQ) or are only available through certified installers (ATCP) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products must be new and in original packaging - Anixter must be an authorized reseller for each manufacturer - Free standard shipping for in-stock, non-rush orders - No restocking or return shipping fees for items returned within 30 days - No charge card processing fees - All deliveries are FOB destination - No minimum order volume guaranteed; JMU may solicit separate projects as needed - Annual pricing schedule updates and modifications included

Description

James Madison University (JMU) is soliciting sealed proposals to establish a contract for telecommunications equipment and supplies. The contract is intended to provide a cooperative agreement encompassing all available manufacturers and associated discounts for awarded firms. The Contractor shall be an authorized reseller of telecommunications equipment and supplies, providing new items in original packaging, and must include list price, percentage discount, and JMU price on all quotes and invoices. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. The university does not guarantee any set volume of orders and reserves the right to solicit separate projects as deemed in its best interest.

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