Supplier Diversity Initiative Policy Statement

It is the policy of Washington University that in acquiring goods and services we provide opportunities to a widely diverse group of business enterprises. Washington University is committed through its Supplier Diversity Initiative to assist minority and women business enterprises in gaining access to business opportunities at the University.

The commitment is University-wide and coincides with the expectation that all goods and services acquired from any business enterprise will meet the University's requirements relating to value, quality and timeliness. The University believes that through this SDI, more diverse business enterprises will not only have greater opportunities, but will increase their business presence at the University. This will be of value to the University, to the business enterprises and to the St. Louis community at large.

Please visit the Supplier Diversity main web site for additional information:
http://www.supplierdiversity.wustl.edu/

Article from the Feb 1, 2007 issue of The Record:
Supplier Diversity Initiative Fine-Tunes Its Focus


For more information contact:
Sandra Marks, Office of Supplier Diversity at 935-7948
Alan Kuebler, Executive Director Resource Management at 935-5727

LABORATORY DISTRIBUTION;

While the university does not contract directly with these firms, here are recommended sources to fulfill MBE/WBE spend for laboratory/research products. Contact them directly for price quote.

WBE:
Taylor Scientific, St. Louis
314-962-5555
FIS Vendor #: 067520
www.taylorscientific.com
General line distributor for lab supplies and chemicals.