Skidmore College values the strong relationships it builds with suppliers of
high quality services and products. The Center for Information Technology
Services looks for new products, services, and providers to help us achieve
our mission of providing superior technology and support in a rigorous
educational environment.
Selecting suppliers
We rely on a core group of suppliers for our operational purchases. This list
changes from time to time based on product selection, service, and pricing
offered by vendors.
Capital purchases are usually awarded based on a competitive
proposal process. Our evaluation of submitted bids takes into account
all factors affecting value. This means that while competitive pricing
is a critical feature of any accepted bid, the lowest bid may not
necessarily be selected for purchase.
Terms
Skidmore College requires 30 day net payment terms with its suppliers. Purchase
orders are required for all purchases. We are a registered non-profit organization
that is exempt from sales taxes. Supporting documentation is available.
For more information about purchasing policies, please contact the Purchasing
Office.
Capital planning Cycle
The school's fiscal year runs June 1 - May 31. Capital projects are planned
one year in advance and funding is typically decided in February preceding
the start of the new fiscal year.
Evaluating your product
or service
We appreciate the opportunity to learn about new products and services. We
are most likely to follow up on product information when we encounter it in
these forums:
1. Recommendation from a peer College that is using
your product or service.
2. Web-sites that discuss your product or service, especially when they link
to your web-site.
3. Trade magazines, especially when your product or service is reviewed.
4. Trade shows. We attend NERCOMP's and EDUCAUSE conferences regularly.
We are least likely to follow up on unsolicited faxed,
telephoned, or emailed information or contacts.
Sales calls
Due to an unmanageable and ever-increasing volume of unsolicited phone calls
and marketing material, we are not able to respond to all requests from organizations
seeking to sell their products and services to IT.
We do not accept unsolicited telephone calls, faxes,
visits, or direct e-mail messages to staff members from companies
seeking to discuss their products and services, or to participate
in surveys.
Organizations that would like to have their products
or services evaluated are encouraged to mail product information
to the address below. Please note that we may not acknowledge receipt
of such information and cannot accept calls confirming receipt of
material sent. If there is interest in evaluating your product or
service, a member of the IT staff will contact your organization
using the information you provide.
Send product or service
information to:
Product Evaluation
Center for Information Technology Services
Skidmore College
815 North Broadway - Harder Hall
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
