Purchase, Pay & Travel, which is a part of the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, is pleased to award a new Platinum-level University-wide agreement to Medline Industries, Inc. for medical supplies which is effective September 1, 2023.
This new agreement is the result of a comprehensive project conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders from across the University and culminating in a competitive bidding process.Â
While Medline has been a University-wide Contracted Supplier for medical supplies since 2016, this new five-year agreement provides the overall best value to the University, including total cost savings of 5%. This agreement also provides the following enhanced benefits:
- Competitive pricing
- Free shipping & handling (except rush orders and white glove delivery)
- Commonly used products available for next day delivery
- Significant manufacturing and distribution presence across the US to ensure continuity of supply
- Enhancements to the Medline punchout in the PantherExpress System
- Competitive bidding process satisfies requirements for the US government’s Uniform Guidance as it applies to federal grants
As a reminder, University Policy AO 30 requires the use of University-wide contracted suppliers, when available, for the product being purchased. University-wide contracted suppliers, such as Medline, offer the best overall value to the University. In addition to discounted prices for the University's most frequently purchased items, University-wide contracted suppliers offer excellent service, direct, on-time and generally free delivery, a quick and easy paperless ordering and payment process through the PantherExpress System, and other important contractual protections for the University.
Please note some changes to returns and restocking processes under the new agreement. Review the updated Return Goods Policy.
For any additional questions, please contact Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service.